After a collision with a bus, a campus awareness program — and save-a-tooth kits in the hands of DPS officers — program helped save Evan Pickles’ smile.
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Quick thinking, preparation help save USC swimmer’s smile after accident
When a collision with a bus led to Pickles’ front tooth being knocked out, a campus awareness program — and save-a-tooth kits in the hands of DPS officers — made all the difference.
Graduates apply a social work lens to a variety of disciplines
COMMENCEMENT: USC’s Social Work and Juvenile Justice undergraduate minor combines students’ passion for social advocacy with greater understanding of its impact on youngsters.
Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries
A USC-led study finds that even storms below hurricane strength significantly increase infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, and not just for the reasons experts expected.
Quest to become a nurse practitioner proves to be test of resiliency
COMMENCEMENT: Nicole Carson was determined to complete her Master of Science in Nursing degree from USC despite an unexpected move to Guam and multiple obstacles.
USC researchers develop low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection
In a proof-of-concept study, the test detected five key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease — more than current commercially available blood tests can measure.
Study reveals link between Type 2 diabetes, brain health in older adults from various populations
Neuroimaging-based research reveals diabetes-related brain atrophy in older adults from different backgrounds.
Arts and Healthy Aging Center Fund launched with $2.5M gift, $1M matching opportunity
Gift and matching challenge from the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund supports the study of artistic engagement and the aging process.
Trojan lands prestigious Mayo Clinic fellowship
Changes in BMI during adolescence may explain link between pollution exposure, insulin resistance
The USC-led study’s findings uncover how the harmful effects of air pollution may contribute to long-term metabolic problems.