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USC Iovine and Young Academy: Most Impactful Invention in History
In March 2023, the USC Iovine and Young Academy asked the freshman class of Cohort 9 what they believe is the most impactful invention in history. Take a look at their answers.

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Launch Iovine and Young Center in Atlanta
Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young are expanding their efforts to further a reimagined high school curriculum — bringing their co-founded Iovine and Young Center (IYC) to Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. IYC Atlanta is set to open in fall 2024.

Iovine and Young Academy Inspires Students to Be Empathetic Leaders
On May 10, Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young celebrated graduates at the 2024 USC Iovine and Young Academy commencement ceremony. Tech innovator, Reddit co-founder, and STEM education supporter Alexis Ohanian served as the keynote speaker at the ceremony.

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Launch Reimagined High School
Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young are redefining the high school experience. The first Iovine and Young Center (IYC) opens in 2022 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the United States.