Resources for current students, active faculty and active staff members needing support in the wake of the wildfires can be found at USC Emergency Information

*Photo licensed courtesy of Frank Sinatra Enterprises.

Quincy Jones: Beyond Category

USC Thornton’s season-long tribute to Quincy Jones’ extraordinary life and ongoing legacy, now available to experience online.

Sklar Funk seated on a staircase, looking up into the camera.
Skylar Funk was born Skylar Boorman but legally changed his last name to Funk — his late mother’s surname — shortly before enrolling at USC. “I’d been using it as a stage name since 2011,” he says. “Skylar Funk makes more sense as a music teacher.” (Photo: Colleen Allison)

Sustainability Rock Star

Skylar Funk (MA ’25) — a professional rock musician and climate activist — has helped make USC a greener place as graduate co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee.

Ashley Melendres plays the guitar, wearing a white dress and decorated Commencement sash.
Thornton Student Ambassador Ashley Melendres, Class of 2025. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Looking Back

USC Thornton Student Ambassadors reflect on what they’ve learned, offering lessons and perspectives to the incoming class.

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Double Majoring

Student Ambassadors share experience and advice about pursuing a double major as a USC Thornton student.

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