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From USC-led projects advancing AI across industries to global fellows pursuing research and clinical work worldwide, USC is shaping what’s next—at home and around the world. Read the August 2026 issue of Research@USC for this month’s most impactful discoveries:

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Your muscles allow you to high-five, play guitar and kick a soccer ball. But how do your muscles know how and when to move? USC Dornsife Professor Kiki Crawford explains what is happening inside your muscles to make that happen. Read here: uscne.ws/move

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A message from USC President @BeongKim as the fall semester kicks off - welcome back, Trojans! Watch here:

USC President Beong-Soo Kim Welcomes Students Back to Campus

At a time when answers are easier to get than ever, asking the right questions matters even more. At Convocation, USC President @BeongKim challenged the university's newest Trojans to stay curious, question assumptions and follow their questions wherever they lead.✌️Watch here:

A speaker in academic regalia smiles at a podium bearing the USC seal during a university convocation ceremony, with a microphone and teleprompter beside him.

Welcome to a new chapter, Trojans. ✌️Our newest students gathered for New Student Convocation, officially welcoming them into the Trojan Family and marking the start of their USC journeys. Here’s to the first of many unforgettable moments. #WelcomeTrojans

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