USC Military News
- Recommendations for VA on addressing intimate partner violence issued by expert panel August 13, 2026Evidence-informed expert panel provides guidance for clinicians and policymakers, facilitated by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
- How USC ROTC helped Allison Parra find confidence — and her calling July 27, 2026The USC Dornsife psychology alumna overcame academic struggles, rebuilt a USC rugby program and completed one of the Army’s most demanding challenges. Now she now leads a platoon of 33 soldiers.
- Veteran shares journey to USC master’s in nutrition, healthspan and longevity May 25, 2026Faith Huss, who served in the U.S. Army for 10 years prior to attending USC, will use her nutrition and dietetics expertise to serve patients at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach.
- U.S. and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare April 6, 2026Some major events in the history of U.S.-Iran relations highlight differences between the countries’ views, but others have presented real opportunities for reconciliation. USC’s Jeffrey Fields explains.
- Generations of USC veterans, service members and ROTC students gather for memorable 17th annual gala April 3, 2026LA28 CEO Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover delivers stirring keynote; 100-year-old World War II veteran George Mullins is a surprise star attraction.
- The AI writing tool that’s helping soldiers learn more quickly April 2, 2026VIDEO: Researchers at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies have created an tool that is finding use beyond helping soldiers improve critical thinking.
- Naval ROTC alum continues USC tradition of supporting U.S. military — on ship named for a fellow Trojan April 2, 2026William Durban’s talent for physics served him well as a USC Viterbi electronic engineering student. Add leadership training from the Navy ROTC program at USC Price, and the result is an American success story.
- A Battle-Ready Sponge April 1, 2026Kenton Gregory is saving lives from combat zones to maternity wards with his invention: a sponge-based wound dressing.
- How the USC Institute for Creative Technologies is using synthetic humans to help real humans learn March 31, 2026USC researchers are working to help train soldiers to find solutions in difficult situations.
- Marine rediscovers connection, confidence through Master of Business for Veterans program March 30, 2026Thomas Vriens says the USC Marshall program “reinvigorated my pride in being a veteran.”
- Trojans celebrate ‘A Legacy of Service’ for Veterans Day November 14, 2025PHOTOS: Students, faculty, staff and community members gather at Tommy’s Place to celebrate USC veterans and all members of the military.
- From submarines and F-15s to leading roles at Keck Medicine of USC November 11, 2025Veterans Day is deeply meaningful to Marty Sargeant and Rodney B. Hanners, whose military service has shaped their careers as leaders.
- USC Dornsife honors 104-year-old alum, veteran and former secretary of the Navy November 11, 2025Paul Ignatius, a 1942 USC Dornsife graduate and World War II veteran, leaves a legacy that spans public service, journalism and philanthropy.
- Master of Business for Veterans path helps Trojan transfer from military into defense career November 11, 2025With his degree and the support of the Trojan network, Randall Parkes seized an opportunity in cutting-edge defense technology.
- Alumni honor founding Master of Business for Veterans director October 24, 2025Through mentorship and commitment, Robert Turrill has inspired Trojans in and out of the classroom.