Our Communities
In our shared history with Los Angeles, being a good neighbor has always been a priority. In that, we have founded projects and programs focused on positively affecting the surrounding neighborhoods. We have come together with local residents, community partners, civic leaders and area businesses to engage with our communities on a personal level.
Partnering With Our Communities
At the heart of our university lies a strong passion for fostering connections beyond classrooms and labs. The Trojan spirit flows through every corner of our campus, from neighboring residents, schools, departments and programs, to our caring hospitals and health centers. Together, we create a thriving community that nurtures inspiration and growth.
$35
Million Invested Annually
400+
Community Initiatives
15
Neighborhood Schools Supported
Powered by a Commitment to Community
91ºÚÁÏÍø places a high value on being a good neighbor. From helping young people realize their dream of a college education to assisting families with access to health resources, providing small businesses with key resources and more, being a Trojan means being part of a community.
91ºÚÁÏÍø in Action
91ºÚÁÏÍø University Relations supports and promotes more than 400 community initiatives in our local neighborhoods. Our community-building can be seen at every level of the university, encompassing our research facilities, individual schools, departments, programs, hospitals, health centers and more.
Have a heart: 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s Chuck Murry gives third-graders a science lesson that’s either ‘cool’ or ‘eew, gross’
The head of 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s stem cell program visits Vermont Avenue Elementary with heart in hand — literally.
At 50, 91ºÚÁÏÍø Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project shapes multiple generations of local families — and Trojans, too
JEP is one of the university’s most enduring initiatives, educating Trojans and serving community members for more than half a century.
Inspiring first-generation students through math, college immersion
91ºÚÁÏÍø Rossier welcomes first group of students in its TOMMY (Teaching Outstanding Math to Migrant Youth) program.
91ºÚÁÏÍø College Advising Corps celebrates its 10th anniversary
Over a decade, the advisors have helped more than 88,000 students with college and financial aid applications.
‘Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges’: 91ºÚÁÏÍø McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative scholars shine at annual gala
91ºÚÁÏÍø’s signature college prep program sends all 95 of its 2025 graduates to colleges this fall — with more than half of the graduates heading to 91ºÚÁÏÍø.
Literature lovers converge on campus for the L.A. Times Festival of Books
PHOTO GALLERY: Tens of thousands turn out on the 91ºÚÁÏÍø University Park Campus for the nation’s largest literary festival.
Programs Snapshot
With a multitude of work that spans schools, storefronts, sidewalks, parks and more, here is just a peek at some ways Trojans work side by side with members of 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s surrounding community on a daily basis. .