This is always a very special time of year, when the warmth and compassion of the holiday spirit combines with the joy and optimism of the Trojan spirit… Two outstanding articles that focused on USC’s recent successes, including reporter Joe Matthews’ reflection on our university’s dramatic ascent… A separate story in Business Insider focused on the success of Trojan alumni, highlighting nine of USC’s most illustrious tech graduates… Furthering USC’s proud history of diversity, the George Lucas Family Foundation announced a $10 million gift to the university. This gift—directed to our School of Cinematic Arts by alumnus George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson—stands as the largest single donation for student support in the school’s history, and will provide scholarships for African-American and Latino students, evenly divided between male and female students at the undergraduate and graduate levels….Continue Reading USC praised for rapid ascent among top universities; Cinematic Arts and Annenberg School receive support for diversity; National Book Award for Poetry honors USC student
USC praised for rapid ascent among top universities; Cinematic Arts and Annenberg School receive support for diversity; National Book Award for Poetry honors USC student
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