The Pulse of Innovation

The latest news and updates at the Academy and in the field.

Student Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Valentina Suarez

Through curiosity, creativity, and connections, Valentina Suarez, now an alumna of IYA’s Class of 2020, believes in making the most of every moment. As she prepares to move to Denver to work as an associate consultant at Adobe, Valentina reflects on her four years at IYA and offers some advice for incoming freshmen. Read on...

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Shelter Helper App Connects Case Workers with Available Shelter Beds in Real-Time

In Los Angeles, homelessness is so pervasive it’s become part of the city’s landscape. The problem is vast, complex, and likely to grow. It’s a conundrum that may only be solved by a myriad of small innovations from many disciplines. Enter Academy students...

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A Virtual Tribute, Academy Celebrates the Class of 2020

On Friday, May 15, the Iovine and Young Academy hosted its first-ever virtual celebration on behalf of the Class of 2020...

Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight: Mimi Tran Zambetti

Mimi Tran Zambetti is an artist, designer, co-founder of Project Wren, and soon-to-be IYA graduate! With commencement on the horizon, Mimi's future plans are simple: build meaningful things with people she cares about. Read on..

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Iovine and Young Academy Awards Funding to Student Companies Infinity Boxx, Torch and Pica VR

The winning teams offer innovative new ideas for products that could revolutionize shipping, design workflow, and sheltering the most vulnerable.

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British GQ Interviews Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre

Talking beginnings, business and billion-dollar Beats, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine reveal how their partnership kickstarted a digital revolution...

Student Stories

Pivots, Perspective and Mastering Change

"I’m the product of taking an ‘offbeat’ trail...” From engineering to entertainment, nonprofit to business, Jenean Glover, two-time Trojan, entrepreneur, and mom, knows a thing or two about thriving during change. Read on...

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Billboard Ranks Academy as a Top Music Business School of 2020

The Iovine and Young Academy named one of Billboard's top music business schools of 2020. Read on...

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Jimmy Iovine Gives Words of Encouragement to the Academy and USC Students

During a time of uncertainty, Iovine urged students to be open to a rapidly changing world...

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Steph Curry "Zoombombs" IYA class during COVID-19 charitable pitches

The Golden State Warriors point guard surprised a Zoom class at the USC Iovine and Young Academy as they pitched ideas for how his foundation could help amid the pandemic.

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Iovine and Young Academy Graduate Students Activate Network of Makers during COVID-19

A nationwide task force led by online graduate students is sewing DIY face masks, organizing blood drives, and more to assist hospitals and local communities.

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Garcetti helps make COVID-19 protective equipment at USC Iovine and Young Academy

The Los Angeles mayor toured the 3D printing facility at the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, where high-tech machinery is used to produce equipment for health care workers fighting the pandemic.