Shaun Harper and Royel Johnson named Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times
Two USC professors side-by-side
USC University Professor Shaun Harper and Associate Professor Royel Johnson

“I am grateful that the recognition is for work I do every day in my fearless pursuit of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.”

Anita Sengupta is on a Mission to Decarbonize Aviation
USC Viterbi student, Anita Sengupta
Anita Sengupta (M.S. '00 and PhD '05), Hydroplane Ltd. Founder and CEO

“I wholeheartedly believe that the best solutions are generated through the collaboration of a diverse workforce.”

USC Price grad and Marine vet makes documentary on opioid crisis
Chaes Millsap in his marine uniform
Chase Millsap served as a Marine infantryman and Green Beret before becoming a filmmaker. (Photo / Courtesy of Chase Millsap)

“Being in Los Angeles, I thought taking that policy paper, that white paper idea, and using it visually was really compelling to me. That’s why I got into production. I want the power of film to help solve some of these big problems.”

South Korean dance star Aiki brings K-pop moves to USC Kaufman
South Korean dancer, Aiki, showing USC students her dance moves
Dancer and choreographer Aiki shows some moves to USC Kaufman students. (Photo / Valerie Chen)

“We wanted to show USC Kaufman students what kind of dance moves are considered cool, hip and trendy [in K-pop] right now.”

Eye Care Without Borders: Philanthropic Couple Gives USC Ophthalmology Residents Opportunity to Rotate in India
Atul Dhablania and In Cha Kim
Atul Dhablania (left) and In Cha Kim

“Once you start giving, it becomes a humbling and gratifying experience that motivates you to give even more and make a positive impact.”

Alumna brings connection between domestic violence and traumatic brain injury to light in documentary
Maria Garay-Serratos

“The link between these injuries and neurodegenerative diseases like CTE and dementia is an urgent research priority.”

Professor Adam Zimmerman elected to American Law Institute
Professor Adam Zimmerman in front of the USC seal

“These kinds of innovations, which almost reimagine courts as administrative agencies and service providers, carry the potential to improve access to justice, but also carry new risks.”

Professor bonds social work with dentistry
Margarita Artavia

“It was challenging at the start, but I believe we’re in a comfortable place now with room to continue to grow and develop. And I look forward, so much, to more collaboration throughout the years.”

Key takeaways from climate communicator in residence Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle on a speaker panel

This is the moment. It would not be possible before, perhaps because we did not know what is now known, and if we wait much longer, we’re gonna lose the chance.

Bridging cultural gulf and a generation gap, Green Beret veteran stands out in class
Orlando Ambriz in front of a brick wall

“I’m going to school with these bright, awesome go-getters. But you can’t separate age from being a veteran and my experiences.”