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Neighborhood Academic Initiative students prepare for the next phase of their journey: college

Parents and graduating students from South and East L.A. shared breakfast and reminisced about their seven-year path through USC’s premier college prep program. The USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s senior scholars have embarked on their final semester of high school. Soon, members of the 2020 class will get to celebrate the completion…Continue Reading Neighborhood Academic Initiative students prepare for the next phase of their journey: college

Local working families enjoy a holiday meal, thanks to Neighborhood Academic Initiative

To show their appreciation for families in the nearby community, the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative partnered with USC Hospitality to provide a warm holiday dinner. The holidays, while joyous, can be a difficult time for many, as working families with time and budget commitments are often put under additional strain. That’s…Continue Reading Local working families enjoy a holiday meal, thanks to Neighborhood Academic Initiative

Good Neighbors Campaign awards $1.4 million to community partners

Donors, volunteers and community partners came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the campaign that has generated over $25 million for more than 900 community-based programs. USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign continued its tradition of local support by awarding $1.4 million to community partners and educational partnership groups. “You are all making a difference,” said…Continue Reading Good Neighbors Campaign awards $1.4 million to community partners