Women’s History Month
USC Celebrates Women’s History Month
Women’s history at USC goes all the way back to the university’s beginnings
Women and women’s groups played a big role in USC’s early history — including supplying USC’s first valedictorian.
“Unlike most universities in America, USC was actually co-ed, diverse and international from its start in the 1880s, and our first valedictorian was a woman – Minnie Miltimore. And this legacy of leadership continues today.”
USC President Carol L. Folt
Women’s History Month Events at USC
Visit the Women’s History Month Events Calendar for events happening around USC.
Title IX: Celebrating 50 Years of Progress
Learn about Title IX, the landmark civil rights law. Explore how those 37 words impacted gender equity at USC. Read about Trojan Trailblazers who have opened doors for others as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
USC News Stories
- Women’s basketball team claims Pac-12 tournament titleMarch 10, 2024Trojans make a statement in their convincing win over Stanford. Next up: the NCAA women’s tournament.
- Women of Cinema Arts hosts screening, discussion of gender equity in entertainment, techApril 7, 2023Panelists discuss their personal journeys to getting projects made and overcoming the disappointment of stalled projects, intermittent unemployment and rejection.
- USC celebrates generations of Trojans during Women’s History Month virtual kickoff March 9, 2024President Carol Folt and other speakers explore the theme, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”
- 2 women, 2 journeys: USC Roski Eye Institute faculty members share their storiesMarch 24, 2023As Women’s History Month continues, ophthalmologists Jesse Berry and Linda Lam talk about their roads to becoming physicians.
- USC Women’s Conference celebrates the women of TroyMarch 5, 2024The 16th annual conference, organized by the USC Alumni Association, allowed attendees to connect with peers and learn from industry and USC leaders, including President Carol Folt.
- USC Price School alumnae describe breaking new ground in commercial real estateMarch 14, 2023The Trojans described unexpected career trajectories and encouraged the audience to take risks, balance work and family, and seek joy in a demanding but rewarding career in real estate.
Voices Across Campus
5 Trojan women who have made history
In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate USC Dornsife alumnae who have made their mark on history, from the stage to the swimming pool to the Supreme Court.
Athena Hacks USC creates community
More than 400 students took part in USC’s hackathon for marginalized gender identities, now in its seventh year.
5 books to dive into for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, USC Dornsife professors provide reading suggestions that explore the history of women around the world.
Femfest takes over McCarthy Quad with femme power
The one-day festival presents an inclusive safe space that challenges patriarchal oppression in the music industry.
USC Athletics honors the Women of Troy
For Women’s History Month, USC Athletics honors the storied past, present and future of the Women of Troy.
USC’s Women’s History Month Events
At USC, events are held all month long in honor of WHM, giving students ample opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated.
Get Involved
Write your HerStory today. Join a group.
Find the right women’s student organization for you on EngageSC.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with USC
- Add your Women’s History Month events to the USC Event Calendar. Use the tag USC_WHM to be included.
- Join the USC’s Women’s History Month programming committee. Contact Maria Romero-Morales at mromerom@adm.usc.edu
- Comments, suggestions or see something missing? Let us know at comcom@usc.edu.