Blind Student Overcomes Barriers to GraduateAlexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together. Jun 03 26June 03, 2026Article at canyons.edu
Finding Purpose Through Dentistry - Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCFirst-generation college student and doctoral graduate Felipe Martinez DDS ’26 aims to use his oral healthcare education to inspire others to see beyond their current limitations. GROWING UP IN ONTARIO, CALIF., Felipe Martinez DDS ’26 saw education May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at dentistry.usc.edu
From Clinic to Lab - USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical TherapyHaving already earned a DPT degree, PhD graduate in biokinesiology Matt Heindel joins the pantheon of clinician-scientists — highly trained individuals who can move seamlessly between the clinic and the lab — poised to make significant impacts in May 08 26May 08, 2026Article at pt.usc.edu
COC unveils simulation center for health worker traineesCollege of the Canyons unveiled its new health care training simulation center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Don Takeda Science Center Wednesday morning. The simulation center, on the science center’s second […] Apr 03 26April 03, 2026Article at signalscv.com
COC’s bee-friendly campus program affiliation an opportunity years in the makingCollege of the Canyons became the only Southern California community college affiliated with Bee Campus USA last week, pledging to become a better place for pollinators of all stripes. The Bee Campus USA program is run by the Xerces Society, […] Feb 25 26February 25, 2026Article at signalscv.com
Like Mother, Like Daughter - Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCMay 14 25May 14, 2025Article at dentistry.usc.edu
Teaching Through Connection - USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical TherapyFaculty member Daniel Kirages earns 2025 James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award, a prestigious honor given to an individual with exemplary teaching skills to recognize and support excellence in instructing Jan 13 25January 13, 2025Article at pt.usc.edu
Meet the Graduates:Alice Zayer DPT ’23 - USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical TherapyThe daughter of Middle Eastern immigrants, Alice Zayer has blazed her own trail as the first college graduate in her family. Now, with a doctor of physical therapy degree in hand, she plans to pursue an orthopedic physical therapy residency to be May 10 23May 10, 2023Article at pt.usc.edu
For USC hybrid physical therapy students, immersion is everythingUSC’s doctor of physical therapy program requires students to spend nearly 60 days in on-campus immersions, focusing on their hands-on skills. Jan 03 20January 03, 2020Article at today.usc.edu
USC dental work transforms a teens smileStephanie Saldana was born with amelogenesis imperfecta, a rare tooth development that causes teeth to be unusually small, grooved or discolored. Thanks to the work of two USC Ostrow School of Dentistry students, the 14-year-old girl no longer has a Jun 06 18June 06, 2018Article at today.usc.edu
Graduating Student-Athlete & Route 91 Survivor Learns to Move OnWith a minute left on the clock, College of the Canyons soccer team captain Hailey Phipps scored a goal from 16 yards outside the box, lifting the Cougars to a 1-0 win against Moorpark College. Overcome by emotion, the 19-year-old began to cry. May 25 18May 25, 2018Article at cocathletics.com
Root canals, extractions and cracked teeth test the mettle of USC studentsA patient’s intense pain leads to academic gain for Trojans treating emergencies at the university’s Urgent Care and Dental Trauma Center. Dec 08 17December 08, 2017Article at today.usc.edu