Course prepares students to tell 21st-century climate stories

The upper-division course is open to all USC students regardless of their field of study. USC Annenberg will offer the climate stories course again in Spring 2024.

Where urban tree canopies and environmental justice meet

USC Dornsife researchers aim to bolster urban greenery, lower city temperatures, and more, powered by a $2.9 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund.

USC computer science students awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Emily Nguyen and James Flemings were recognized for their contributions to deep generative models focusing on wildfire prevention and privacy in machine learning.

What causes mudslides and floods after wildfires? Hint: It’s not what scientists thought

Researchers believed a waxy coating in burnt soil caused water to run over the ground’s surface.

Wrigley Institute names 2023-2025 Faculty Innovation Award winners

The Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability has named its 2023-2025 cohort of Faculty Innovation Award winners.

Is fast fashion slowing down? How global trade is being used as a ‘force for good’ 

Amid U.S.-China tensions, trade regulations and consumer demands have brought human rights into sharp focus. USC experts discuss.

Ancient technology and new innovation could help keep us cool

In its current form, A/C is no panacea for beating the climate-change heat. But how else can we keep cool?

Universities in California, Arizona, and Nevada form consortium to address clean water access and sustainability challenges

A novel collaboration among USC, the University of Arizona (UA), and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), has resulted in the Water Reuse Consortium.

USC Architecture Alumni & Faculty Named Winners in the 11th Annual A+ Awards
A+ architecture awards redering

Architizer named several USC Architecture alumni and faculty projects among the winners of the world’s most innovative and impactful contemporary designs.

How Can You Combat Climate Change Today? IYA Alums Make Action Easier

Iovine and Young Academy alumni discuss how they help combat climate change with a website that calculates your carbon footprint so you can easily fund climate solutions that offset your lifestyle’s output.