Alumni

Many dismiss the structure of Los Angeles as urban sprawl. But Samuel Krueger, a graduate of the GIST master’s program in USC Dornsife, disproves this notion by showing L.A.’s distinctive heart. His research has earned him awards from two renowned academic organizations.

Faculty

Laura Pulido’s new book A People’s Guide to Los Angeles takes readers to 115 little-known sites in the City of Angels where struggles related to race, class, gender and sexuality have occurred.

Alumni

Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety, earned his B.A. in history in 2011. The aspiring high school teacher continues to inspire fans and children on and off the field by his continuous follow-through.

Student

Geography undergraduates’ winning research finds that more than 400 schools totaling 250,000 students are exposed daily to an air pollution volume 3.5 times the already elevated Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority emissions standard.

Science and Technology

A rare species returns from the brink of extinction, says Travis Longcore of USC College.