April 5, 2021 – USC University Relations

Unsung heroes keep kids and families together in neighborhoods around USC

As the pandemic began to threaten people’s lives and their livelihoods, USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative staff stepped in to help. by Gustavo Solis While many schoolchildren in Los Angeles were trying to keep up with remote classes this winter, several kids in a USC college prep program faced deeper struggles: They lost their mom or…Continue Reading Unsung heroes keep kids and families together in neighborhoods around USC

Youngest son aims to be family’s first child with college degree, with some help from USC

Five years ago, Christopher Chavez and his family committed to the university’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a decision that transformed their future. by Gustavo Solis Fifth grader Christopher Chavez came home from his first Saturday school session at USC and couldn’t contain his excitement. His mom, Maria Rodriguez, still remembers that exact moment and even his…Continue Reading Youngest son aims to be family’s first child with college degree, with some help from USC