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Former NBA Player Advances Career Through Online MBA Program Olympian and 2019 Ivy League Player of the Year Miye Oni builds on his athletic achievements with an MBA from USC Marshall.

“I can’t control a lot of things that happen with basketball [or] with the businesses. So I wanted to structure my life where I can remain flexible long-term.”

Read Miye's story: www.marshall.usc.edu/news/former-...

What Is a Graduate Certificate? For many students, a graduate certificate can be an ideal stepping stone that can open doors, expand skills and offer value in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

Graduate certificates are a great way to get specialized academic knowledge without committing to a full degree.
https://online.usc.edu/news/what-is-graduate-certificate/

USC Rossier launches part-time EdD tracks and new pathways for students without master’s degrees The school’s EDL, EDL online and OCL doctoral programs will now offer part-time pathways for students with master’s degrees. A new 60-unit pathway for students without master’s degrees is also availab...

To expand flexibility for doctoral students,
@uscrossier.bsky.social is now offering select part-time programs for students with master's degrees and has created a new pathway for students without a master's to get a Doctorate of Educational Leadership.

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James Bullock officially installed as USC Dornsife dean USC president calls him “the perfect person to steer Dornsife into the future.”

Officially official: James Bullock (@jbprime.bsky.social) has been installed as the 23rd dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

He’s championing a “modern approach to the liberal arts” — rooted in tradition, tuned to today’s students and job market. bit.ly/4kqtMMd

Online Graduate Student Leverages MSIDBT Program to Scale Accessibility Startup “I learn useful stuff in my program every day, from product design to business best practices to marketing fundamentals,” says MSIDBT student Joey Quatela.

Joey Quatela is powering his startup with an impactful degree from USC Iovine and Young Academy — all while balancing his online studies with a day job.

https://online.usc.edu/news/joey-quatela-online-msidbt-student-leverages-program-scale-accessibility-startup/

What To Do if You Were Affected by the Government Shutdown “So much of the recovery is emotional,” says Professor Dora Kingsley Vertenten. “It’s not just about money coming in; it’s about self-worth, coping with uncertainty and reestablishing routines.”

Looking to fortify your career against uncertainty in the new year? Consider investing in higher education to level up or carve a new professional path!
https://online.usc.edu/news/what-to-do-affected-government-shutdown/

How Emergency Management Students, Faculty Tackled Historic LA Wildfires Wildfires destroy homes and devastate communities. Here’s how emergency management professionals address them and help communities recover.

In case you missed it: Read the stories of @uscbovardcollege.bsky.social students and faculty who were involved in fighting the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires and providing relief after the disaster: https://ow.ly/TyeM50XVPot

Research visionaries strive to transform care with bold thinking, diligence and perseverance Related News Summer Decker | New technology tuned to benefit patients October 14, 2024 Turning Memory Loss into a Distant Memory October 30, 2024 USC scientist takes the reins as […]

Big things are happening here.

Drs. Chuck Murry, Summer Decker, and Hussein Yassine are leading game-changing advances in #Alzheimers prevention, 3D printing in medicine, and heart regeneration.

#Science #ResearchSky

‘It’s Reshaped the Way I Think’: Online MBA Accelerates Student’s Path to Senior Leadership Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Seriki, a student in the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, credits her coursework in operations and entrepreneurship for helping her think “more like an exec...

For Tobi Seriki, a Dallas-based national category manager for a major grocery retailer, getting an MBA online from @marshall.usc.edu has reshaped the way she approaches situations at work.

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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

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.”

DSW alumna integrates data and social work to serve rural maternal health needs | News Like many rural areas across the U.S., South Carolina has a shortage of medical facilities and providers that serve its rural population. This problem is particularly acute when it comes to prenatal c...

“I liked that the USC Doctor of Social Work is very embedded in the most difficult of problems...” said Ann Lefebvre, a 2024 graduate of the program, who is leveraging her studies to
meet the health care needs of underserved women in rural areas of South Carolina.

How to Become an Actor Wondering how to become an actor? Like any career, it requires training through classes, practice and mentorship to hone your craft.

Acting is a competitive field. Here's how actors can stand out, hone their professional skills and get noticed, according to @uscsda.bsky.social experts: online.usc.edu/news/how-to-...

USC alumnus James Choi opened Cafe Dulce at the USC Village in 2017. (USC Photo/Stephen Gee)

Ask any Trojan: Café Dulce is an integral part of the USC experience. Alum James Choi left his accounting job to help his mom build it... and turned coffee into community!

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USC Researchers Develop New Brain Imaging Method to Reveal Hidden Vascular Changes with Aging Related News USC study links lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials to differences in amyloid levels April 17, 2024 USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems […]

Your brain beats with every heartbeat! USC researchers found a way to see tiny vessel pulses for the first time, opening new paths to understanding aging and Alzheimer’s.

Brain's Blood Flow Could Change How We Understand and Treat Alzheimer's - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering New USC Viterbi-led study focusing on brain's vascular dynamics challenges the current prevailing method of dementia diagnosis and treatment.

For decades, Alzheimer’s research focused on plaques & tangles in the brain. @viterbischool.usc.edu uncovered that blood flow, instead, could be the key to unlocking Alzheimer’s treatment. 🧠

Scientists show how microbes team up to consume ocean methane Microbes filtering the potent greenhouse gas from the sea floor may point to new climate change solutions, USC Dornsife scientists find

Microbes that filter methane from the ocean floor may hold new clues to addressing climate change, according to new research by USC Dornsife and collaborators.

USC Stem Cell PhD student Shuwan Liu receives award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Which signals drive cells to heal large-scale bone injuries? For her research into this question, USC Stem Cell PhD student Shuwan Liu has won a 2025 Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), a professional organization that brings together both clinical and experimental scientists. The award recognizes Liu’s abstract Genomic analysis of Sox9-lineage cells reveals an essential role for c-FOS/AP-1 in large-scale bone regeneration, which she presented during a podium talk at ASBMR’s 2025 annual meeting in Seattle. At the meeting’s September 6 awards celebration, Liu received a $1,000 honorarium and a plaque in recognition of her achievement. Liu is pursuing her PhD in Development, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Medicine (DSR) through the Programs in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (PIBBS) in the lab of Francesca Mariani at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC and in collaboration with Albert Almada, assistant professor of orthopaedical surgery, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and gerontology.

A natural healing superpower: ribs regrow after massive injury. @keck.usc.edu's Shuwan Liu uncovered signals that may help all bones repair.

USC researchers win $8M NIH grant to pursue Alzheimer’s drug USC scientists are in pursuit of a new drug therapy to combat Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s affects 6M Americans, yet most drugs barely slow it. Trojan researchers, backed by an $8M NIH grant, are charting a new path by targeting brain inflammation. 🧠

USC Researchers Develop New Brain Imaging Method to Reveal Hidden Vascular Changes with Aging Related News USC study links lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials to differences in amyloid levels April 17, 2024 USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems […]

Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have developed a groundbreaking brain imaging technique that reveals how tiny blood vessels in the brain pulse with each heartbeat, offering clues to aging and #Alzheimers.

#MedSky

Three USC schools, one goal. With an $8 million NIH grant, Trojan researchers are working to unearth a new treatment for Alzheimer's.

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Three deadliest risk factors of a common liver disease identified in new study LOS ANGELES — More than a third of the world’s population is affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, the most common chronic liver disease in the world.  MASLD occurs when fat builds up in the liver and is associated with one or more of five conditions: obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hi...

Trojan research can help millions with chronic liver disease. @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social found 3 key risks, with high blood pressure emerging as more critical than once thought.

Zelinda Welch, USC’s director of energy and sustainability, and Campbell Odening, senior project manager, capital construction development, inspect newly installed solar modules atop the Carole Little Building. (USC Photo/Stephen Gee)

The biggest solar milestone in Trojan history: 1,042 panels generating nearly 1M kWh a year. Happy Green Week, Trojans!

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President Kim, Provost, deans, former Governor Schwarzenegger + democracy — hear why your voice matters. #DemocracyDay

USC Price launches Center on National Defense and Public Safety A new research center seeks to close gaps between civilian and military professionals to better coordinate responses to disasters.

When the next earthquake, wildfire, or cyberattack hits, teamwork saves lives. @priceschool.usc.edu's new center brings military & civilian leaders together to prepare.

The research that saves lives, sparks innovation and drives change is happening right now. Thanks to Big Ten universities, solutions are being delivered to help communities grow, thrive and overcome challenges.

Price alum helps protect the homeland Alex McClain has worked at DHS for 17 years, collaborating on security with large companies and educating the next generation of intelligence professionals.

Alex McClain’s work is big. Important. The kind that keeps our country safe. And it all started at @priceschool.usc.edu.

Slow drug-release system found highly effective in treating certain patients with bladder cancer whose tumors were previously unresponsive to cancer therapy.

Trojan discovery cures bladder cancer in 82% of cases. @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social's targeted implant clears tumors in 3 months, beating standard care, where cancer often returned.

🔗 uscne.ws/bladder-cancer

USC Capital Campus awarded LEED Platinum certification The certification underscores the university’s commitment to sustainability.

The nation’s capital has a Trojan landmark... and it just earned LEED Platinum, the highest honor in building design and innovation. 🏢

USC Rossier launches Master of Education in Learning Design with AI and Emerging Technologies (LDAI) online program. The forward-thinking degree, designed at the intersection of learning design, artificial intelligence and educational innovation, will prepare professionals to lead instructional design innovation in their professional settings.

Homework has evolved with AI. How do we keep learning meaningful? @uscrossier.bsky.social's new degree helps shows teachers the way! 🧑‍🏫

Exclusive: Port of Oakland imports jump 31% as companies rush to beat Trump’s tariffs Major impacts of the tariffs on Bay Area consumers “has yet to be felt,” experts say, but could hit during the busy holiday shopping season this year.

As American companies brace for tariffs to hit, Professor Nick Vyas explains the short- and long-term consequences of the policy while also acknowledging that the supply chain did require restructuring.