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10/14/2026

From California to New York, and all the way to Mumbai, USC Mann undergraduates spent the summer turning classroom knowledge into real-world experience.

Through competitive internships at organizations including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Agilent Technologies, MannKind Corporation, Genetix Biotherapeutics, Hikal Ltd., and 986 Pharmacy, students explored the many ways science, business, data, and patient care come together across the pharmaceutical industry.

Their work spanned regulatory affairs, oncology research, pharmaceutical strategy, marketing, analytics and community pharmacy operations. Along the way, students strengthened their technical and professional skills, explored potential career paths and contributed to projects supporting the development and delivery of medicines.

These coast-to-coast and international experiences reflect how USC Mann students are applying their education beyond the classroom while preparing to shape the future of health care.

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USC Mann undergraduates gained firsthand experience in pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, analytics, marketing and community pharmacy through internships across the country and beyond.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Laura Abrams, who has been formally installed as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.

A nationally recognized youth-welfare researcher and longtime social work leader, Abrams has spent more than 30 years working to improve the well-being of incarcerated youth and young adults. Her research has helped shape policy in California and continues to advance conversations about social justice, human rights, and equity.

During her installation ceremony, Abrams shared her vision for preparing Trojans to navigate a rapidly changing world while ensuring that USC research creates a meaningful impact in Los Angeles and beyond. She also emphasized the importance of embracing AI and new technologies without losing the emotional intelligence and human connection at the heart of social work.

“I accept this responsibility with gratitude, humility and great optimism about what lies ahead,” Abrams said.

Under her leadership, the school will continue bringing people together, listening to communities and turning knowledge into action as it works toward a future in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Abrams took helm at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in July.

10/07/2026

Nothing better than Trojan spirit 🤩✌️

10/07/2026

What if staying cool in Los Angeles were as simple as borrowing shade?

USC researchers are helping turn that idea into reality through ShadeLA, a coalition led by USC and UCLA that is working to make the city more resilient to extreme heat. Using research and a new mapping tool, the team identified communities facing the greatest impact from rising temperatures, limited tree coverage, and other health and economic challenges.

That research inspired a mobile shade “lending library,” which would allow public agencies and community organizations to borrow and quickly install portable shade structures where they are needed most. During a pilot installation in South Los Angeles, surface temperatures beneath the structure were up to 51 degrees cooler than on the nearby exposed basketball courts.

As Los Angeles prepares to host major global events, including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, USC researchers are demonstrating how data, collaboration, and innovative thinking can create safer and healthier outdoor spaces for Angelenos, now and for years to come.

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Researchers from USC are helping ShadeLA bring temperatures down across the city.

10/05/2026

Campus isn’t complete without you 💛

10/03/2026

The wait is over. Welcome home, Trojans! ❤️💛 Tag us in your pictures ✌️

10/03/2026

The spirit was LOUD tonight! 🥳

10/02/2026

USC Homecoming Weekend is officially underway! ✌️We kicked off the festivities with the Half Century Trojans Hall of Fame & Welcome Brunch, honoring distinguished alumni and welcoming the newest class of Half Century Trojans.

It was a special morning celebrating lifelong friendships, cherished memories and the enduring spirit of the Trojan Family. Fight On!

10/01/2026

Our Class of 2026 graduates shared their love letters to USC. 💌

From making lifelong friends to walking to class, which memories are you writing down in your love letter?

09/30/2026

USC is preparing the next generation of changemakers to meet California’s growing need for behavioral health professionals.

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work has launched a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Social Work program, the first degree of its kind offered by a private R1 university in California and the school’s first undergraduate degree program.

Combining evidence-based coursework with hands-on learning, the program will give students opportunities to apply their knowledge throughout Los Angeles. A 440-hour practicum will help students gain real-world experience and develop the skills needed for careers in mental health, health care, education, public policy, advocacy, government, and community organizations.

With California projected to face a significant shortage of behavioral health professionals in the coming years, USC’s new program will help build a stronger workforce while empowering students to create meaningful change in the communities they serve.

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USC has launched a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, the first such degree offered by an R1 private university in California. The BSW is designed to directly address the behavioral health workforce shortage in California and support students in building meaningful careers after graduation.