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He’s not Santa, and he’s definitely not nice. @dornsife.usc.edu expert explains how Krampus, a dark Alpine folklore figure, became a growing American holiday tradition.
Have you been naughty? Then beware: Krampus is coming
With Krampus-based movies, comic books and festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.
today.usc.edu
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
He’s not Santa, and he’s definitely not nice. @dornsife.usc.edu expert explains how Krampus, a dark Alpine folklore figure, became a growing American holiday tradition.
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at 50: old enough to reflect, wise enough to celebrate—and bold enough to treat itself to five decades of impact. From pioneering aging research to shaping healthier lives, this milestone is worth savoring.
A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School
Faculty, alumni and supporters share how the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shaped the aging field — and continues to lead into the future.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at 50: old enough to reflect, wise enough to celebrate—and bold enough to treat itself to five decades of impact. From pioneering aging research to shaping healthier lives, this milestone is worth savoring.
.@viterbischool.usc.edu researchers are developing a method to prompt tumors to mark themselves for immune attack, a potential step toward improved cancer detection and treatment—especially for hard-to-treat tumors. #CancerResearch viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2025/11...
Tricking Tumors into Marking Themselves for Destruction - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering
New research from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering harnesses focused ultrasound to reprogram solid tumors, making them more effective targets for immune cells.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
.@viterbischool.usc.edu researchers are developing a method to prompt tumors to mark themselves for immune attack, a potential step toward improved cancer detection and treatment—especially for hard-to-treat tumors. #CancerResearch viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2025/11...
What if we could identify who is at risk for anxiety earlier—and intervene sooner? USC researchers are using advanced brain imaging to better understand adolescent mental health, with the potential to guide earlier, more personalized support for teens and families.
2 brain scans are better than 1 in predicting teen anxiety
Combined brain imaging methods helps forecast which adolescents are most at risk for anxiety disorders well before symptoms appear
dornsife.usc.edu
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What if we could identify who is at risk for anxiety earlier—and intervene sooner? USC researchers are using advanced brain imaging to better understand adolescent mental health, with the potential to guide earlier, more personalized support for teens and families.
.@viterbischool.usc.edu continues to lead in innovation. Three faculty members have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing research that translates into real-world impact across technology, industry, and society.
Three USC Viterbi Professors Named Fellows of National Academy of Inventors - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering
Shang-Hua Teng, S.K. Gupta and Massoud Pedram receive the prestigious honor in recognition of their contributions to innovation, invention and technology.
viterbischool.usc.edu
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
.@viterbischool.usc.edu continues to lead in innovation. Three faculty members have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing research that translates into real-world impact across technology, industry, and society.
Trojans, it’s time to come together and Fight on For Good! Today is #GivingTuesday, let’s come together and lift up the people and programs that make USC truly special.
Every gift makes a difference! Make your impact today: fightongiveback.usc.edu
#FightOnForGood
Every gift makes a difference! Make your impact today: fightongiveback.usc.edu
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This holiday season, join with the Trojan Family and be the spark that allows USC to solve the world's greatest challenges, develop scalable climate solutions, invest in new research and lifesaving health treatments, chart the course for human-centric AI, and support our next generation of Trojans.
fightongiveback.usc.edu
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trojans, it’s time to come together and Fight on For Good! Today is #GivingTuesday, let’s come together and lift up the people and programs that make USC truly special.
Every gift makes a difference! Make your impact today: fightongiveback.usc.edu
#FightOnForGood
Every gift makes a difference! Make your impact today: fightongiveback.usc.edu
#FightOnForGood
Got a medical bill you can’t afford or seems wrong? @priceschool.usc.edu research shows calling the billing office can lead to discounts, corrections or even cancellation!
Got an expensive medical bill? Here’s what to do
From financial assistance to bill cancellation, a USC Price School professor explains how consumers can get help with troublesome medical bills.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Got a medical bill you can’t afford or seems wrong? @priceschool.usc.edu research shows calling the billing office can lead to discounts, corrections or even cancellation!
California’s youth population is shrinking. @priceschool.usc.edu's Dowell Myers says the state must invest in education, housing, and affordability to rebalance.
Why California’s shifting population trends require a new “social contract”
California has a shortage of young people who are needed to support the state’s aging population, says USC Price School Professor Dowell Myers.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
California’s youth population is shrinking. @priceschool.usc.edu's Dowell Myers says the state must invest in education, housing, and affordability to rebalance.
Only 16% of Angelenos live on well-shaded streets. But nearly half think they do. A study by @dornsife.usc.edu breaks down L.A.’s “shade perception gap.”
LA’s shade gap: Many think their streets are covered – they’re not
New LABarometer report: Half of Angelenos say their block has enough shade even though most live on tree-sparse streets
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November 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Only 16% of Angelenos live on well-shaded streets. But nearly half think they do. A study by @dornsife.usc.edu breaks down L.A.’s “shade perception gap.”
How close you live to a museum or library can shape opportunity. A @priceschool.usc.edu study finds lower-income neighborhoods are farther from these cultural resources.
Study: Disadvantaged neighborhoods face barriers to access cultural institutions
Less educated and lower income neighborhoods are consistently farther away from cultural institutions that can help advance one’s social mobility, according to a USC study.
priceschool.usc.edu
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
How close you live to a museum or library can shape opportunity. A @priceschool.usc.edu study finds lower-income neighborhoods are farther from these cultural resources.
More than half the calories consumed in the US come from ultra-processed foods. A @keck.usc.edu study shows rising intake leads to a higher risk for prediabetes.
USC study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults
Related News USC study links lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials to differences in amyloid levels April 17, 2024 First genome-wide comparison of vapers and smokers finds similar […]
keck.usc.edu
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
More than half the calories consumed in the US come from ultra-processed foods. A @keck.usc.edu study shows rising intake leads to a higher risk for prediabetes.
Fewer teens are vaping, but addiction is deepening. Researchers at @keck.usc.edu found daily nicotine use among youth nearly doubled since 2020.
Among youth who vape, USC study finds rise in daily use and difficulty quitting
Related News Few U.S. adults use nicotine pouches, study finds July 10, 2024 More than 11% of U.S. 12th graders used psychoactive delta-8-THC last year, study finds March 12, 2024 […]
keck.usc.edu
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Fewer teens are vaping, but addiction is deepening. Researchers at @keck.usc.edu found daily nicotine use among youth nearly doubled since 2020.
After school is where homework gets done and hobbies come alive. @uscrossier.bsky.social researchers found that families want more spaces where kids can explore STEM, arts, & sports.
New USC study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
While Lynwood parents praise existing after-school opportunities, those surveyed voiced a need for variety, accessibility and dependable transportation.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
After school is where homework gets done and hobbies come alive. @uscrossier.bsky.social researchers found that families want more spaces where kids can explore STEM, arts, & sports.
Endometriosis can upend daily life for 190M women worldwide. USC scientists are studying how the brain processes pain to better understand why treatment helps some patients more than others.
USC team explores pain pathways that heighten endometriosis
NIH-funded study to use neuroimaging data. Endometriosis affects millions.
today.usc.edu
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Endometriosis can upend daily life for 190M women worldwide. USC scientists are studying how the brain processes pain to better understand why treatment helps some patients more than others.
Quantum physics might help design your future medicine! @isi.edu's LA Tech Week panel showed how quantum computing is moving from theory to life-changing breakthroughs.
Beyond the Hype: Quantum Computers Start Solving Real Problems
At ISI’s LA Tech Week panel, researchers explored how the principles of quantum mechanics are becoming real-world technologies, with high hopes for drug discovery
www.isi.edu
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Quantum physics might help design your future medicine! @isi.edu's LA Tech Week panel showed how quantum computing is moving from theory to life-changing breakthroughs.
NAI is one of USC’s most transformative traditions: a program that takes local students from 6th grade to dream college with Saturday classes, parent workshops, & more. This year, it celebrates 35 years!
Voices of Promise: An oral history of the Neighborhood Academic Initiative
Trojans reflect on USC’s premier college-access program, the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, as it celebrates its 35th year.
today.usc.edu
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NAI is one of USC’s most transformative traditions: a program that takes local students from 6th grade to dream college with Saturday classes, parent workshops, & more. This year, it celebrates 35 years!
Who’s behind the mic on your favorite podcasts? A study by USC Annenberg looks at who gets the spotlight — and where there’s still room to grow. 🎙️
USC Annenberg releases a new study exploring the gender and race/ethnicity of hosts and guests of popular podcasts
The first-ever Golden Globe Award nominations for podcasting will be announced this month, as the medium continues its growing popularity across the entertainment landscape. As podcasts audiences have grown, a new study asks just who is behind the mic on the most popular programs. The report, titled Inequality in Popular Podcasts, was authored by Stacy L. Smith and the
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November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Who’s behind the mic on your favorite podcasts? A study by USC Annenberg looks at who gets the spotlight — and where there’s still room to grow. 🎙️
More than 40% of American adults have obesity. @schaeffer.usc.edu research helped shape an initiative by The White House to expand access to life-changing anti-obesity medications.
White House Move to Expand Obesity Drug Access Informed by Schaeffer Research - November 10, 2025 - USC Schaeffer
A landmark White House agreement reflects Schaeffer evidence that expanded access would improve health and save hundreds of billions of dollars in healthcare costs. - November 10, 2025
schaeffer.usc.edu
November 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
More than 40% of American adults have obesity. @schaeffer.usc.edu research helped shape an initiative by The White House to expand access to life-changing anti-obesity medications.
A globally recognized engineering researcher and the first woman to lead two universities, Alice Gast embodied Trojan excellence. USC cherishes her memory. 💛
In Memoriam: Alice Gast 1958 - 2025 - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering
USC Viterbi alumna, valedictorian and former president of Imperial College London
viterbischool.usc.edu
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A globally recognized engineering researcher and the first woman to lead two universities, Alice Gast embodied Trojan excellence. USC cherishes her memory. 💛
Finding a privacy setting on social media should be simple. But a study by @isi.edu reveals that platforms bury controls & leave users struggling to stay protected.
Click Here for Confusion: The State of Privacy Settings
Finding a privacy setting on social media should be simple. But a new study from USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) shows it’s anything but.
www.isi.edu
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Finding a privacy setting on social media should be simple. But a study by @isi.edu reveals that platforms bury controls & leave users struggling to stay protected.
This fall, 2 Keck Medicine hospitals received “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group — a proud moment for our care teams and the communities they serve.
Two Keck Medicine of USC hospitals earn 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) each earned a Fall 2025 “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. The hospitals are part of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California’s health system. “This is the first ti...
news.keckmedicine.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This fall, 2 Keck Medicine hospitals received “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group — a proud moment for our care teams and the communities they serve.
For Nora and her daughter Katherine, the Trojan experience is a family heirloom. For Alumni Weekend, they returned to campus to celebrate their 40th and 10th reunions together!
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November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
For Nora and her daughter Katherine, the Trojan experience is a family heirloom. For Alumni Weekend, they returned to campus to celebrate their 40th and 10th reunions together!
🔗 uscne.ws/family-affair
🔗 uscne.ws/family-affair
On 34th Street sits one of USC’s greatest legacies. For 50+ years, @dornsife.usc.edu's JEP has sent Trojans into local classrooms to tutor, mentor, and uplift students.
USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project – generations of service
JEP, launched 50 years ago, is one of USC’s most enduring initiatives, serving and educating generations in nearby communities
dornsife.usc.edu
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
On 34th Street sits one of USC’s greatest legacies. For 50+ years, @dornsife.usc.edu's JEP has sent Trojans into local classrooms to tutor, mentor, and uplift students.
Veterans Day brought the Trojan Family together in a powerful way. At Tommy’s Place, students, faculty, staff, and community members honored “A Legacy of Service.”
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Veterans Day brought the Trojan Family together in a powerful way. At Tommy’s Place, students, faculty, staff, and community members honored “A Legacy of Service.”
🔗 uscne.ws/veteransday25
🔗 uscne.ws/veteransday25
OpenAI access is coming to every Trojan — announced at USC’s inaugural AI Summit, a campus-wide look at how AI is changing education, industry, and the creative world.
Wide range of application for AI is focus of first USC AI Summit
Event featured business leaders and faculty, staff and student presentations.
today.usc.edu
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
OpenAI access is coming to every Trojan — announced at USC’s inaugural AI Summit, a campus-wide look at how AI is changing education, industry, and the creative world.