Single Mom Reignites Career in Politics and Public Service at USC Price
USC Price student, Veronica Frazier, in front of a brick wall
A former small business owner, Veronica Frazier is returning to a world of public policy with the MPA program online at USC Price. (Photo / Courtesy of Veronica Frazier)

“Everything I read about USC Price was perfectly aligned with what I wanted to do, and it seemed like it would give me the knowledge I needed to make bigger leaps forward.”

New USC Thornton dean gets official Trojan welcome at installation ceremony
USC Thornton Dean Jason King at his installation
Applause greets USC Thornton’s new dean, Jason King. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

“I believe that the USC Thornton School of Music is uniquely positioned to take advantage of all of this disruption and all these seismic shifts.”

Travel Nurse Works to Increase Health Care Access, Address Medical Disparities With Online Master’s
USC graduate, Stephanie Abrenica
With a nursing background, Stephanie Abrenica found it eye-opening to dialogue with her EMHA peers in different health positions and work environments, offering her new perspectives on medicine. (Photo / Courtesy of Stephanie Abrenica)

“I wanted to learn more about how I can improve our health care system and solve the issues I encounter every day at work.”

USC Price students host podcast to prove that “Urban Planning Is Not Boring”
USC Price students, Samantha Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata
Natalie Ikhrata (left) and Samantha Ellman

“They’re asking the right questions, and I think a lot of it stems from their curiosity and their interests. I think it’s also a good way of making an impact on the field, so that’s why I’m a big fan of it.”

Scott Fraser is an explorer through invention
Scott Fraser, USC's Director of Science Initiatives
As USC’s director of science initiatives and director of the Translational Imaging Center, Scott Fraser has a hand in a wide array of research endeavors, from applied physics to neurobiology. (Illustration/Brosmind)

“In many labs, when people leave, they go from being a family member to being a competitor — the ‘enemy.’ We’ve tried to minimize that by encouraging scientists when they leave to take their project with them, if they want to.”

USC Bovard College Graduate Makes Lasting Impact on LGBTQ+ Curriculum
USC Bovard College graduate, Charli Gross
When online MSHRM student Charli Gross expressed his concerns over the program's LGBTQ+ course section, his professor quickly acknowledged Gross’ criticism to the class and started the process of updating the curriculum. (Photo / Courtesy of Charli Gross)

“It’s so important to remember that as things change, everyone is going to make mistakes…It isn’t about not making mistakes. It’s all about how we recover from them because mistakes are inevitable.”

USC Price professor launches Hispanic Well-Being Initiative
USC Price Professor, Emma Aguila, giving a talk at a conference
USC Price School Associate Professor Emma Aguila at the International Conference on Aging in the Americas. (Photo / Thomas Queally)

“It’s important to have cross-country comparisons because it allows us to get a better picture. We’re able to observe the whole population and understand their health better.”

When he’s not helping students spin tales, he’s spinning records
USC Dornsife Professor Christopher Muniz
Chris Muniz says that DJing and writing an essay have more in common than one might think. (Photo / Courtesy of Chris Muniz)

“Preparing for a set is almost the same as preparing for writing an essay. You’re auditioning ideas, you’re figuring out what goes in what order, you’re thinking about your audience or your reader.”

‘Nowhere better than USC’: New provost given a Trojan welcome at installation ceremony
USC's Provost Andrew Guzman at a podium delivering remarks
Andrew T. Guzman speaks to the crowd at his installation ceremony on September 23, 2023. (USC Photo / Gus Ruelas)

“I see a place that’s at the very front edge of changing the world in which we live for the better — from finding treatments for Alzheimer’s, to innovations in AI, to defending our democracy, to expanding the frontiers of art.”

Tackling Climate Change with the Help of “Coffee Filters for Molecules”
Luis Francisco Villalobos
Assistant Professor in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Luis Francisco Villalobos.

“I love to do research with a reason. I’m passionate about the applications that we are targeting to make a difference and decrease the amount of energy we spend on separations. I’m really happy that I’ll be able to collaborate with experts in both areas to push forward the development of the next-generation membranes that can tackle these challenges.”