USC Impact

“In the Making” is an East Los Angeles community resource center that helps young adults discover their passion and develop entrepreneurial skills. For many youths, it has become a beacon of inspiration in their lives.

January 6th, 2021 left a distinct scar in American history. Two Southern Californians who stormed the Capitol shares with us their images and perspectives that day.

Ecologists, fire management officers, and tree-lovers alike are seeking ways to protect generations of sequoias from catastrophic forest fires.

Asylum seekers waiting in Tijuana share their struggles with America’s asylum system.

Photography became more popular and accessible with the advent of digital cameras and smartphones. Yet, film is still a preferred medium among many photographers. Photographers find themselves able to explore either traditional or digital techniques and equipment in their artistry, and debate — digital or film?

In the small country of Israel, Arabs and Jews have long been defined by their tensions. But one premier soccer team claims to have discovered a way to leave these problems outside the stadium.

“Credo Quia Absurdum” or “I believe it because it is absurd” is the motto of the ancient and honorable order of E Clampus Vitus. They are a historical fraternity dedicated to the preservation of American heritage - their way.

A mentorship-focused nonprofit organization empowers teenage girls from communities of color to explore identity and motivate social change through photography.

“Food Stylists: Beyond the Glaze” dives into the art and evolution of food styling in the era of social media.

In this story, we meet three women who turn to thrifting and upcycling as ways to drive the fashion industry toward more sustainable practices.

55 tons of medical per day were produced in Mumbai, India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Where does all that waste go?

Two tech companies find ways to use the human body as a tool for technological advancement

A former industrial brewery is where a vibrant community of artists now call home.

Los Angeles is more than just a concrete jungle. Nature for All is a non-profit organization that transports inner-city residents to L.A.’s lush landscapes.

Retired teacher, mother, and widow Jackie Loomis reflects on making a difference.