Study authors say advancements in brain science can help identify vulnerable individuals before they’re exposed to addictive substances like opioids. Contact: Jenesse Miller at (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu In a report published today, researchers in neuroscience, addiction and behavioral health laid out the latest research into what makes individuals vulnerable to substance abuse and dependency, […]
University better than ever at inviting those who say ‘yes’ More than 3,000 first-year students are on their way toward a USC degree, representing a new level of achievement, diversity and connection between the university and its first-year students. Those offered admission accepted at a higher rate than any previous cohort — indicating an exceptionally […]
Contact: USC Media Relations, uscnews@usc.edu or (213) 740-2215 WHO: Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of USC Iovine and Young Academy and Beats Electronics, music producer and visionary Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, co-founder of USC Iovine and Young Academy and Beats Electronics, CEO of Aftermath Entertainment Carol L. Folt, USC president Erica Muhl, dean and founding executive director of USC Iovine […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the U.S. House of Representatives will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump. The announcement is in response to allegations that President Trump pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden’s son. USC experts can speak to the events that have prompted […]
Contact: Gary Polakovic (213) 740-9226 or polakovi@usc.edu Sour is the taste of summer, a taste that evokes lemonade stands and vine-ripe tomatoes. Among the five basic tastes — the others being bitter, sweet, salty and umami — it is arguably the most subtle. In small amounts, it adds a critical tang to an otherwise bland dish. At […]
Making good on a campaign promise to reverse pollution rules, the Trump Administration is expected to announce a rollback of California’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. The expected announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency would come just weeks after California officials signed a deal with four automakers to produce cleaner cars. […]
50% subsidy on cost of bus and rail passes restores and improves upon previous benefit; transportation management program kicks off sustainability planning Contact: USC News at (213) 740-2215 or uscnews@usc.edu After a four-year hiatus, employees at the University of Southern California are once again given an incentive to take the bus or rail to work. […]
USC scientists and colleagues in Australia proved coral equip their offspring with beneficial algae colonies to help them cope with warming oceans. The discovery marks the first time this transfer has been observed between adult and offspring, but how coral do it is a mystery. Contact: Gary Polakovic (213) 740-9226 or polakovi@usc.edu The fate of the world’s […]
The researchers found a way to repurpose cells more reliably than current methods by untangling DNA, clearing a roadblock to regenerative medicine. The technique skips use of stem cells to expand opportunities for disease treatment. Contact: Gary Polakovic (213) 740-9226 or polakovi@usc.edu USC scientists have surmounted a big roadblock in regenerative medicine that has so far constrained […]
Contact and RSVP: USC Media Relations, (213) 740-2215 or uscnews@usc.edu WHAT: Tens of thousands celebrate the inauguration of Carol L. Folt as USC’s 12th president. The pageantry and splendor of ceremonies and traditions dating back to the 19th century come to life as the Trojan Family welcomes its first female president. WHEN: Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Alumni […]
