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Eight Trojans win races in 2026 AOTA elections

Eight Trojans win races in 2026 AOTA elections

February 26, 2026

Election results are latest example of longstanding Trojan service to the national professional association.

12 Trojans vying for AOTA elected leadership positions

February 4, 2026

One faculty member, three students and eight alums are on this year's ballot, which closes Feb. 25.

More than 115 Trojans to present at WFOT Congress

January 29, 2026

The 19th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists is in Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 9–12, 2026.

AI tools to help unveil patterns between social determinants of health, mental health risks, among autistic youth

November 10, 2025

Amber Angell to lead five-year, $3.6 million study analyzing electronic health records, with collaborators from academia and the autistic community.

Chan Magazine 2025 Review Issue

From Destruction to ‘Dena Strong’

The Eaton Fire of January 2025 inflicted pain and loss on members of the USC Chan community. Now, hope defines their respective futures.

Kindred Spirits

A new mural painted by a renowned Angeleno artist, and the community-centered process to create it, both inspires and connects the Trojan Family.

Life Lessons Three Decades in the Making

Longtime guest lecturer Michael Sugar reflects on his 30 years of sharing perspectives and experiences with USC occupational therapy students.

The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship

For this alum, launching a small business was a combination of occupational therapy insights, parenting experiences and a willingness to dream big.

Trojan Family Q&A with Tina Dimopoulos

Tina (Sehremelis) Dimopoulos ’15, MA ’16, OTD ’17 is the founder of Pulse OT, in New York City.

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