Anita Sengupta (Photo/ Noe Montes)
Fast Lane
USC Viterbi alumna Anita Sengupta works on a high-speed transportation system that’s like “a spacecraft flying on the ground.”
Ryan Coogler, left, with actor Forest Whitaker. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Trojan Honors
Trojan friends and family gathered to celebrate notable leaders at the 85th Annual Alumni Awards Gala.
Michael Felix ’83, a first-generation college graduate, is a longtime supporter of USC. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
The Family Man
The new leader wants to help other first-generation students find their place in the Trojan Family.
Point of Pride
Meet two Trojans who are proud to support USC, even after they left the football field and golf course.
New Heights
Both alumni of the university, the pioneering aviation leaders bring a distinguished history of leadership and experience to USC.
NASA has set a new launch opportunity, beginning May 5, 2018, for the InSight mission to Mars. InSight is the first mission dedicated to investigating the deep interior of Mars. (Image/Courtesy of NASA, JPL-Caltech)
Out of This World
Geophysicist W. Bruce Banerdt of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab embarks on a 300-million mile journey to uncover the secrets of Mars.
William McMorrow
Trojan Trailblazers
The real estate investor and dedicated Trojan is set to accept USC’s highest alumni honor.
Donald Dean (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
The Mentor
For networking pro Donald Dean ’90, there’s something special about Trojans helping Trojans succeed.
David Judson, a fourth-generation Trojan, is president of Judson Studios.(Photo/Gus Ruelas)
A Colorful Life
David Judson MA ’96, president of Judson Studios, brings a fresh eye to the centuries-old craft of stained glass.
Rosalind Wiener Wyman receiving a USC alumni award in 1964. (Photo/Herald-Examiner Collection, Los Angeles Public Library)
True Blue
Rosalind Wiener Wyman blazed her own trail in politics and started a new chapter for baseball in Los Angeles.
(Photo Courtesy of Gina Clayton)
The Advocate
Essie Justice Group helps launch community leaders ready to advocate for and support other women.
(Photo/Brad Cracchiola)
Speed Zone
Reimagined wheelchairs revolutionize a Paralympic sport.
Jacob Ullman '95 (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Making the Call
Handling the complicated logistics behind NFL game broadcasts is all in a day’s work for USC Annenberg alumnus Jacob Ullman.
Scott Lee and Karen Wong (Photo/Will Chang)
The Advocates
A shared passion for community service and Asian Pacific American issues brought together two Trojans.
(Photo Courtesy of Jessica Lall)
Tales of the City
As head of the Central City Association, a USC Dornsife graduate has her eye on transforming the Los Angeles landscape.
Mark and Mary Stevens celebrate the opening of the USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute. | PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS
The Self-Made Man
The Trojan parents’ generosity has endowed several programs and centers important to USC’s future.
(Photo/Cody Pickens)
The Self-Made Man
The venture capitalist and USC trustee has invested to create a better world, and he and his wife, Mary, have donated more than $100 million to grow USC.
Artists from USC and the community perform as part of Classical KUSC and Classical KDFC Kids Discovery Days. The events introduce children to the arts, including live music. (Photo/Peter Howard)
Igniting Imagination
If you think arts education has vanished from schools and neighborhoods, these Trojans have some news for you.
(Photo by Yuri Arcurs/Getty Images)
Science Sleuth
To help prevent deaths from homicide and suicide in America, Janet Blair studies the stories behind them.
USC’s Nicole Gordillo, left, and Jennifer Dyer, executive director of the USC Stevens Center for Innovation, center, with AEN members Josh Berman, Ravinder Karwal and Samit Varma. | PHOTO BY WILL CHIANG
Ready, Set, Startup
Entrepreneurs and startup founders tap into the Trojan Family network.
Jaime Lee with, from left, Rod Nakamoto, immediate past president of the USCAA Board of Governors; Patrick Auerbach, USC’s associate vice president of alumni relations; and Michael Felix, president-elect of the USCAA Board. | Photo by Josh Krause
Trojan Trailblazers
USC’s alumni association welcomes its first Asian-American female president, Jaime Lee.
Will Ferrell delivered the keynote address at USC's 134th commencement. (Photo/Mike Glier)
Figures of Speech
From architects to actors, visiting luminaries had memorable words to share.
Rod Nakamoto is a USC alumnus and longtime leader in various roles with the university. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Welcome to the Board
The Trojan parent has been a longtime USC Alumni Association volunteer and leader.
USC Price alumna Meg Barclay is Los Angeles' first coordinator on homelessness issues. (Illustration by Jacqui Oakley)
Street Smarts
A USC Price alumna searches for solutions to combat homelessness in Los Angeles.
Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett '53, 'MS '61 with her husband Don Corbett. | Photo by Brian Morri
A Gift for Business
Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett, a trailblazing USC Marshall alumna, helps women pursue MBAs.
Grand Park in Los Angeles | PHOTO BY JIM SIMMONS
Design Details
Designers of Grand Park in Los Angeles, including USC alumni, aim to make space for everyone.
Thuy Troung '09 | Photo by Banh Troi Nuoc
New Paths
These alumni pursued an education—and later, careers—sparked by their personal passions.
Will Ferrell '90 shared insight and laughs at USC's 2017 commencement.
Wisdom of Will
The USC alumnus and commencement speaker gave the Class of 2017 insights and laughs.
Jan Berkeley | ILLLUSTRATION BY JACQUI OAKLEY
Out of This World
For Jan Berkeley ’86, the sky’s not the limit. It’s just the beginning.
TOP ROW (from left): C. L. Max Nikias, Niki Nikias, Rick Caruso. BOTTOM ROW (from left): Grant Gershon, Vicki McCluggage, Wanda Austin, Allyson Felix, Wilfred Uytengsu and Dan Cassidy | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
Trojan Leaders
Rick Caruso is recognized with the university’s highest alumni honor.
Members at one of the first meetings of USC Lambda | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC LAMBDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ARCHIVES
Trojan Trailblazers
For a quarter century, USC Lambda has championed diversity and inclusion.
Now and Again
Unveiled in 1930, the iconic sculpture of Tommy Trojan was created to rally the USC student body.
Charles Cale with his wife, Jessie (Photo/Courtesy of Chuck Cale)
Trojan Leaders
Cale Residential College opens at USC Village this August.
PHOTO BY ELLIOTT O'DONOVAN
Welcome to the Board
Ryan ’77, JD ’80 brings decades of experience as a media entrepreneur and adviser to the USC Board of Trustees.
Oscar De Los Santos sits beside former President Obama. | PHOTO COURTESY OF OSCAR DE LOS SANTOS
The Way Up
First-generation college graduate Oscar De Los Santos ’15 heads to Oxford.
Jung Kian Ng is one of 96 Rhodes Scholars chosen from around the world. (Photo/Nadila Nordin)
Traveling Trojan
Jung Kian Ng ’14, MS ’14 aims to bring new-found expertise back to Malaysia.
Getting in the Game
If you follow L.A. sports, chances are you’ve seen Trojans Taylor Felix and Kelli Tennant on the field and in the booth.
London Calling
Southern Californian Valerie Burdick Humphrey ’82 has surprises in store at London’s historic church.
Taking the Lead
Three Trojan alums from different decades reflect on their time as undergrad leaders.
Husband-and-wife pair Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky | PHOTO COURTESY OF WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
One Step at a Time
With the help of a USC occupational therapy alumna, a runner copes with double amputation and moves ahead with her life.
Eric Chastain | PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC CHASTAIN
Pillars of Strength
U.S. Army Battalion Sgt. Maj. Eric Chastain watched 22 of his friends die. Then came a death he wasn’t prepared for.
Barbara Solomon, left, and Dean Marilyn Flynn | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
Pillars of Strength
Today an endowed scholarship in Solomon’s name supports minority students studying social work.
A USC Gould alumna’s cold call launched her a career. | PHOTO BY PETER READ MILLER
A New Playbook
Her cold call to the NFL team got her in the door and on her way to a career in sports.
USC Annenberg alumnus Justin Chang got his passion for film, in part, from his dad. | PHOTO BY EARL GIBSON
Critical Thinker
Justin Chang’s first love was writing. Or was it film? Today he does both.
The house at 1175 29th St. in Los Angeles served as ground zero for scores of Chinese engineering students who came to USC seeking a better future.
Trojans Worldwide
More than 30 years ago, a nondescript Craftsman near campus housed scores of students from China. Few could have predicted what it would launch.
USC Trustee Rick Caruso will receive the 2017 Asa V. Call Award, the university’s highest recognition for alumni. | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
Building Success
The USC Alumni Association recognizes USC trustee and visionary real estate developer Rick Caruso ’80.
Photo by Jason Weston of Dirty Sugar Photography
Center Stage
A graduate in industrial and systems engineering follows her passion for performing.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Trojan Love Story
The first paragraph of their love story starts with USC.
Trojan Allyson Felix brought home the gold for Team USA. | PHOTO BY KIRBY LEE
To Be the Best
USC has produced more Olympians than any other U.S. university.
Photo Courtesy Getty Images/Disney ABC Television Group
'Girl' Meets World
The entertainment legend paved the way for women in Hollywood and beyond.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL OWEN BAKER
Vote of Confidence
Strong support from graduates helps USC climb rankings of elite schools for alumni giving.
Photo by Los Angeles Rams Assistant Photographer Hiro Ueno
Homecoming Team
When the NFL team returned to Los Angeles, it was a personal homecoming for Todd Davis '88, JD '91.
National Network
East Coast alumni don’t have to look far to feel the Trojan love.
Our Town
USC alumni are woven throughout the fabric of Southern California civic life.
Jeanie Buss at the NAI gala | PHOTO BY SUSANICA TAM
Rewarding Reading
The USC trustee supports education initiatives in Los Angeles.
PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Leading Man
The USC Annenberg alumnus and former NFL player returns to Troy.
Chase Millsap and The Captain | Photo by Spencer Millsap
The Promise
Brothers in arms, they're now a world apart.
Getting a lift from a local in Petra, Jordan
The Adventurers
An adventurous USC Annenberg grad travels the world filming video clues for the classic game show.
Kathy Windsor's 100-year-old graduation gown celebrates generations of her family's graduates.| PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS
Ceremonial Style
Worn more than 45 times, the garment has the names of every college graduate in the family stitched inside.
Fred Keenan is the first
of three generations of Trojans in his family. | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
Memory Lane
For three Half Century Trojans, dedication to their alma mater runs deep.
Survey Says
A new survey looks at how Trojans view their university experiences — and how they might forge future ones.
Rod Nakamoto | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Trojan Leaders
The USC Marshall alumnus encourages alumni to rediscover the university.
Behavior and the Brain
A USC Dornsife alumna takes down our hurdles to better mental health.
Against the Odds
A 96-year-old WWII vet returns to finish a USC degree he started six decades ago.
Alumni Ada Del Rosso and Corbin Johnson made the L.A. Coliseum part of their engagement. (Photo courtesy of Ada Del Rosso and Corbin Johnson)
Trojan Tales
Alumni write in with their most memorable moments on the field and off.
PHOTO BY RONALD MARTINEZ/GETTY IMAGES
Fielding Dreams
A one-time Trojan baseball walk-on recruits talent for Major League Baseball.
PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS
Our Town
Trojans are behind some of the high-profile developments in downtown Los Angeles.
USC Trustee William Schoen ’60, MBA ’63 was honored with the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award at the 83rd Annual USC Alumni Awards, which also feted six other outstanding USC graduates. | PHOTOS BY STEVE COHN
Those Who Serve
Veteran and USC Trustee Bill Schoen makes USC possible for men and women after the military through scholarships.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN HUDSON
Creative Minds
Paul Revere Williams ’19 was California’s first licensed African-American architect.
PHOTOS BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Women of Troy
The USC alumna leaves University Park for professional volleyball in Italy.
Harlan A. Helvey
Campaign for USC
His $15 million gift brings upgraded spaces to USC Leventhal.
Members of the USC Real Estate Network, accompanied by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, planted trees at Loren Miller Elementary School in South Los Angeles. | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Volunteers at Work
Trojans volunteer and reach out worldwide.
Brock Harris ’97, right, the group’s founder, owns the nine-bedroom house that serves as the hub of activity for current VoCals like Jonathan von Mering, left. | PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS
Sing Their Praises
Tradition-bearers, sponsors, mentors and die-hard fans, SoCal VoCals alumni follow the group from concert to concert.
Photo by Craig Rowitz
Home Again
Reuniting feels so good for alumni coming back to University Park.
Service Call
Dedicated alumni make a difference in policy and government.
Photo by Armando Brown
Power of Giving
The event taps into a network of 377,000 alumni — and the entire Trojan Family
Andrea and Michael Gehring. Photo by Stephen Blaha.
Blueprint for Success
Every day feels a bit like a Trojan reunion for the Gehring family of four architects.
Photo by Steve Anderson
Portrait of a Litigator
A USC Gould lecturer takes a stand at the intersection of history, law and art.
Photo courtesy of Mark Rightmire, The Orange County Register
Bottle Service
A Trojan tackles owning and operating a winery — all without quitting his day job.
Photo by Buck Lewis
Resourceful Resilience
A public policy expert gives people—and digital debris—a second chance at life.
Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
Start Me Up
A startup founder finds her footing in Silicon Valley
Photo courtesy of Tracy Oliver
Role Model
Tired of waiting for good parts, the Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl co-creator shaped them herself.
The Widney Alumni House.
Committed to Memory
New buildings are coming to the USC's campuses — what's new?
Photo by Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times/Redux
Design for Life
Like his life, an artist’s meaningful, dynamic work defies convention.
Illustration by David Plunkert
Well-Read Trojan
A journalist with a love for language helped build one of the largest online communities for readers.
Leaf through USC history digitally with the Trojan Family Archive.
From the Vault
Take a nostalgic stroll back to your student days with the USC Digital Library archive.
Grafitti wall in Munich. Photo courtesy of John Beckner
Trojans Worldwide
Alumni outposts in Europe bring the Trojan Family together.
The BAA’s annual pinning and affirmation ceremony welcomes new Trojans with symbolic pins naming the attributes of a USC scholar. Photo by Michael Owen Baker
Trojan Mentors
Two alums share the paths that brought them back to USC and the Black Alumni Association.
From left: The Lyons, Lederers and Erdmans
Return to Troy
Alumni feel the USC love all over again when they become Trojan parents.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT GARCIA
City Life
A USC Annenberg alum-turned-instructor brings his teaching skills to his job as mayor of the nation’s 36th-largest city.
James Yee PhD ’74, Candy Yee ’68, MS ’69, Patti Poon ’65 and Dudley Poon are avid boosters of USC Athletics, from golf to basketball. Photo courtesy of Candy Yee
Fight On Forever
From athletics to arts, these devoted Trojans have an unwavering passion for cardinal and gold that comes straight from the heart.
Photo by Todd Rosenberg Photography 2014.
Standing Ovation
A USC Marshall alumna takes the stage as one of the most prominent and powerful advocates for the arts.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Talk It Out
A former United Nations ombudsman has worked to combat some of humanity's greatest challenges.
HOUSE OF FAITH: The Blue Mosque (or the Sultan Ahmet Mosque) in Istanbul is both a cultural site and house of worship. Photo by Paul Renteln
Alumni Abroad
Seeking a once-in-a-lifetime trip? USC Alumni Association's Trojan Travel is ready to sweep you away.
Strong Support
Michael Adler ’86, MBA ’92 takes the helm of the USC Alumni Association’s governing board.
Les Hoffman, left, Elaine Stevely Hoffman and Jane Hoffman Popovich. Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Trojan Leaders
Six decades, three buildings, three generations and one strong USC tradition come together for the Popovich family.
Digital Detective
Thanks to a USC Viterbi alumnus, it’s game over for slot machine scammers.
Photo courtesy of Viet Luong
Stars and Stripes
Viet Luong ’87 makes history as the first Vietnamese-born U.S. military general.
Game Day
Take a look at pre-game changes coming for the 2015 football season.
The USC Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., sorted food at the Capital Area Food Bank. (Photos by Bill Denison; Joy Albritten; Nuttapon Kongkitimanon; Armando Brown)
Alumni Worldwide
A global network of Trojans pitched in to help communities around the world.
Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award honoree Mark Stevens, left, and USC President C. L. Max Nikias. Photo by Ron Murray
Risk Taker
Mark Stevens ’81, MS ’84 adds the 2015 Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award to his portfolio.
Photo by Emil Kara
Drink to Your Health
An enterprising USC Marshall alum finds a unique niche at the intersection of food, health and Amish farming.
Little Tokyo Photo courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Medical Pioneer
Masako Miura ’36, MD ’41 was one of two women in the graduating class of 1941 at USC’s medical school.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Their Own Devices
The Nadershahi brothers combine their backgrounds in biology, medicine, business and law to launch biomedical devices, especially in women’s health.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Those Who Serve
From career contacts to making new friends, USCAA connects Trojan military members.
Young Trojans show their school spirit on Trojan Family Weekend. (Photo by Steve Cohn)
All in the Family
Let’s hear it for Trojan alums who are also Trojan parents.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Campus Love Stories
Tracey and Ross Necessary show the love and loyalty to their alma mater.
Photo by Uyen Bui Photography
Those Who Serve
A Navy veteran completes his degree thanks to the support of donors who care.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Dog's Life
Before Tommy and Traveler, there was Tirebiter. Well, maybe that should be Tirebiters…
Photo by Chris Shinn
Welcome to the Board
The USC Board of Trustees welcomes three visionary executives.
Vote of Confidence
USC Price grad uses quirky characters to educate voters on key issues.
Tech Time
The USC Fight Online app keeps Trojans connected with each other and their alma mater.
Photo courtesy of Priscilla Partridge de Garcia
Peace of Mind
A clinical psychologist helps PTSD patients find a path forward.
Photo by Caroline Ashkar
Dining at SC
An entrepreneur on the rise started with an underground supper club run out of a USC student apartment.
Family in Film
Two decades in, friendships formed through cinema only grow deeper.
Ilan Ben-Hanan and Sarah Happ. Photo by Gus Ruelas
USC Love Story
Two alumni translate their marketing smarts into careers in the sports and beauty industries.
Longtime USC Trustee Kathleen Leavey McCarthy. Photo by Gus Ruelas
Honor Roll
A gift from the Leavey Foundation builds new home for top scholars
Rigo Diaz at the USC Latino Alumni Association’s 40th anniversary scholarship gala in March. Photo by Ron Murray/Imageactive
Partner in Pride
Rigo Diaz dreamed of being a Trojan and made it happen. Now he gives back to support scholarships for tomorrow’s students.
Celebrating more than 50 years of marriage, Jim and Mary Manos are Half Century Trojans and "still fighting on!" Photo by Armando Brown
Trojan Love Story
Half Century Trojans Jim and Mary Manos share their love for all things USC.
Photo courtesy of USC Thornton School of Music
Top of the Pops
Meet six artists from the USC Popular Music Program who are shooting for stardom.
Los Angeles Ale Works co-founders John Rockwell (left) and Kristofor Barnes (Photo/Geoff Kowalchuck)
POPPING BUBBLY
John Rockwell and Kristofer ‘Kip’ Barnes aim to bring L.A. Ale Works to life.
Photo by Steve Cohn
Launch Pad
USC provided the tools to success for Daniel J. Epstein ’62, whose Trojan spirit makes him a natural for the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.
Photo by Stephen Blaha
Trojan Trailblazer
Here’s a hint to the USC alumna’s success: It’s about making choices.
USC Architecture alumnus Anthony Marnell II.
Strong Foundation
Anthony Marnell II’s recent gift to the USC School of Architecture will launch a multidisciplinary design studio to foster design-builders.
California Cool
USC alumni aren’t just entrepreneurial; they’ve also got design flair with a Southern California influence.
Stark Sands, right, is one of the stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots. (Photo/Bill Tucker)
Stage Life
The Tony Award nominee cemented his passion for acting at USC.
Photo by Chris Shinn
Alumni Connection
A conversation with the alumna volunteer who’s leading the USCAA Board of Governors.
From left, back row: Jerry Neely, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Rebecca Soni, Barbara Cotler, Mitchell Lew; front row: Patrick Auerbach, Linda Givvin, Frank Fertitta, C. L. Max Nikias, Geraldine Knatz. Photo by Steve Cohn
The Envelope, please
2013 USC Alumni Awards honor achievement and a record of commitment.
Cherney now works in San Francisco for Credit Suisse. Photo by Lee Pellegrini, Boston College
TROJAN VOICES
A USC alumna shares her story from the Boston Marathon bombing, in her own words.
The Stahl House. Also called Case Study House No. 22, this often-photographed modernist home was designed by Pierre Koenig ’52. Photo by Nicolas de Camaret
Architectural Icons
Did you know these landmarks of Los Angeles were designed by Trojans?
USC alumni who have built their careers around space exploration are expanding our understanding of the universe. (Photo/Stocksy)
Final Frontier
From peering into deep space to looking for signs of life on Mars, Trojans are going where no human has gone before.
David A. Romero grew up with his working-class Mexican American parents and three siblings in Diamond Bar, California. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Born Identity
Thoughts on speaking Spanish and passing as white all come out in a starkly honest Q&A with spoken word artist and USC alum David A. Romero.
Actress and singer Adrienne Visnic offers advice to aspiring entertainers like Ziming Jim Liu as a mentor at USC. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Role Model
As an aspiring actor pursues a creative career in entertainment, he can lean on the advice and guidance of a multitalented fellow Trojan.
Users can step into the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s galleries with this 3D immersive experience. (Video/USC Pacific Asia Museum)
State of the Art
They had to rethink how to connect with the public. Turns out “Botticelli on Zoom” and art talks from the couch might change the way Americans get their culture fix.
Determination and perseverance helped Beverly Pham land a coveted job in sports media. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Career Launch
Beverly Pham, an editorial designer at Fox Sports, shares lessons from her career journey.
(Photo/Ed Carreon)
Chill Out
The Trojan Family shares favorite hidden gems and secret study nooks on the University Park Campus.
Tommy, Charlene, Philip and Elisa Shimada, from left, are all proud USC graduates. (Photo/Courtesy of Charlene Shimada)
All in the Family
With eight USC degrees among them (and counting), the Shimadas make learning a family tradition.
(Photo/Linda Wang; Photo/Isaac Mora)
Big Shots
Two USC pharmacists give us an inside look at how L.A. fights the coronavirus at one of the largest vaccination sites in the country.
More than 28,000 Trojans are registered on FightOnline, the USC Alumni Association's official networking platform.
Welcome Page
The new FightOnline gathering place helps USC alumni connect, share and stay in touch.
In 1935, faculty and graduating students gathered at the Coliseum to celebrate commencement. (Photo/Los Angeles Times Photographic Archive, Collection 1429. Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.)
Pomp and Circumstance
As Trojan 2020 and 2021 grads get ready to walk at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, join us in our wayback machine. See how decades’ worth of Trojans celebrated at the stadium
USC pharmacy professionals Allison Chacon, Kimberly Moore, Anna Sarkissian, and Kari Trotter, from left, prepare COVID-19 vaccine doses at Dodger Stadium. (Photo/Ryan Young/The New York Times/Redux)
Defensive Line
See USC health professionals help roll out one of the country’s largest COVID-19 responses.
USC held its commencement ceremonies in the Coliseum for several decades before moving them to Alumni Park. (Photo/USC University Archives)
A Walk to Remember
Faye Demetriou looks back at an unforgettable day in the historic stadium when the Class of 1948 celebrated commencement.
As a college student, Jose Miguel Ruiz dreamed of bringing his passion for gardening into urban life through a community-building model. (Photo/Courtesy of Jose Ruiz)
Seeding Change
Jose Miguel Ruiz inspires sustainable renewal through onions, celery and Swiss chard — and it’s happening one empty lot at a time.
News Breakers
You’ll find them in small towns and on the big networks. Reporters and anchors from USC keep TV news alive.
(Photo/Steve Cohn)
Alumni Aces
The university honors outstanding Trojans at the 87th USC Alumni Awards ceremony.
USC alums David Meniane and Lev Peker turned CarParts.com from financially troubled to wildly successful. (Photo/Courtesy of CarParts.com)
Up to Speed
USC alums put a once-struggling automotive parts company on the fast track. Here’s how they made it work.
Taylor Donsker draws on his architecture background to design furniture inspired by nature. (Photo by Jack Strutz)
Against the Grain
An architect-turned-woodworker draws inspiration from the natural world.
Century of Service
A campus cornerstone, the Trojan Knights mark 100 years of dedication to USC tradition and school spirit.
Trojans filled trash bags with cans, bottles, face masks, cigarette butts and more during a USC Alumni Day of SCervice event. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Pitching In
Volunteers clean up a Santa Monica beach in one of scores of service projects worldwide.
(Photo/iStock)
Setting a New Bar
Two longtime friends pair up to create a scholarship for future lawyers following their dreams at the USC Gould School of Law.
August Wilson is known for his poignant explorations of Black culture and experience. (Photo/Netflix)
Stage Crew
Check out these surprising links between the award-winning playwright and the Trojan Family.
USC School of Architecture alumna Ida Clair is the first woman to serve as California's state architect. (Photo/Courtesy of Ida Clair)
A Blueprint for Change
As California state architect, Ida Clair ’87 helps set the standard for building sustainability, accessibility and safety.
Dahliena (Kwan) Chavac and Bryan Chavac met as undergrads on the basketball courts in USC's Physical Education Building. (Photo/Courtesy of the Chavac Family)
Trojan Love Story
These two Trojans bonded over a shared passion for basketball — and love has kept them together ever since.
Mike Washington fell into a mental health crisis after the loss of his son, Michael T. Washington, who died in combat at the age of 20. (Photo/ Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times)
Call of Duty
Burdened by tragedy and pain, USC alumnus Michael Washington almost gave up on life. Now he helps other first responders find hope and healing.
In a Landscape concerts have taken place largely in Oregon and the West, but Noack hopes to expand his geographic boundaries. “I get so excited and want to go everywhere,” he says. (Photo/ Ed Schmidt)
MOVING TO A DIFFERENT BEAT
USC alum and classical pianist Hunter Noack performs BYOS—bring your own Steinway—concerts at some of the most stunning outdoor sites in the U.S. The results? Pure magic.
2022 Alumni Awards winners pose with USC administrators: (Left to right) Associate Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations Patrick E. Auerbach, Beth Petak-Aaron, Adam Goldston, Alumni Awards Co-Chair Mary Tee, Ryan Goldston, Ramona Cappello, Mike Nyeholt, Alumni Awards Co-Chair Kevork Zoryan, President Carol Folt, Mary Bono, Jules Buenabenta, President, USC Alumni Association President John Iino. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Top Trojans
At the 88th annual Alumni Awards gala in April, the Trojan Family celebrated notable leaders who showcase the best of the Trojan spirit. The 2022 USC alumni awards recipients were recognized for bringing distinction to the university.
Niki Kawakami – "Us being here today, it’s a very reflective time. I used to share a lot of stories and I think that’s something that should be emphasized more, that connecting with your history, learning from the lessons and seeing how you can be better." (Photo/Damon Casarez)
Peace, Love, and Rocks
USC rock garden, opened in April, creates a contemplative space for Trojan family of 1940s dental student Tadashi “Tad” Ochiai.
Tassel Worth The Hassle
Four years ago, Nadia Filanovsky, Lauren Gilmour, Anthony Llamas, Neysa Sanghavi, Meg Schwartz and Leily Zhu were new Trojans. Now, these members of the Class of 2022 talk about how USC lived up to their expectations.
School of Dramatic Arts alumnus and voice actor JP Karliak poses for a photograph outside USC’s Widney Alumni House, where he worked for several years after earning a bachelor's degree in theater from the School of Dramatic Arts at USC, May 4, 2022. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Loud and Proud
Actor JP Karliak ’03 founded nonprofit Queer Vox to train LGBTQ+ voiceover actors and help them network and find mainstream roles in animation and video games.
La Mer Walker launched a startup to connect tech firms with diverse talent. (Photo/Justin Officer)
Hire Power
USC architecture grad La Mer Walker bolsters the hiring of Blacks and people of color in tech by bringing qualified professionals and employers together.
Ted Lumpkin was a member of the first all-Black flight squadron in the U.S. military. (Photo/Courtesy of the Lumpkin Family)
Trojan Tribute
The USC alumnus served the country he loved as a member of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ first all-Black fighter squadron.
Trojan Love Story
Share the love with these heartwarming stories from USC alumni who fell head over heels while on campus.
(Photo/Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Via Getty Images)
Laugh Track
A hefty lineup of comedic Trojans — including Will Ferrell ’90 — have made their mark on the iconic show.
Teacher Don Young at Foothills Middle School challenges students to think critically. (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Best in Class
Meet some of the Trojans who go back to school every autumn as elementary and secondary school teachers.
Dan Smythe (Illustration/Tom Deslongchamp)
Key Change
Daniel Smythe balances his love for music with his career in consulting.
Taste of Success
Trojans behind three popular hotspots explain what the view looks like from the inside.
(Illustration/Tim McDonagh)
An Explosive Personality
The coolest job ever? David J. Barker blows things up for movies like Avengers: Endgame and Transformers.
A surrey decorated for homecoming (Photo/USC University Archives)
Trojans on Parade
Trojans decorated horse-drawn buggies and later, automobiles, to welcome alumni to campus.
Pilot Angela Masson (on the left in this photo from 1976) made her name as an aviation pioneer. (Photo/Courtesy of Angela Masson)
Flying High
Angela Masson paved the way for women in the commercial cockpit — and she holds four USC degrees.
Stephens stands before the camera at the White House as an intern for CBS News in July 2019. (Photo/Courtesy of Morgan Stephens)
Healing from long COVID
Morgan Stephens was on track to a dream career in journalism—and then she got COVID.
(Illustration/Meryl Rowin)
Venture Forth
The USC Marshall grad brings venture capital know-how to female entrepreneurs to grow their potential.
(Illustration/Max-O-Matic) (Copyright By A.M.P.A.S. (Douglas Fairbanks); Twentieth Century Fox (Star Wars); Columbia Pictures Corp./Photofest (Boyz N The Hood); Hugh M. Hefner Moving Image Archive (Merrell Gage);Morningside Productions (Jason And The Argonauts); United Artists (Charlie Chaplin); Nbc/Photofest (Johnny Carson); Milestone Film & Video (Mary Pickford); Paramount Pictures (Titanic).)
Screen Legends
From Star Wars to The Avengers, USC alumni have created some of the most successful movies in history.
Game capture of Flow.
Screen Legends
These titles garnered awards and industry attention — several before their creators even graduated from USC.
86th Annual USC Alumni Awards (Photo/ Steve Cohn)
Trojan Excellence
The university honors generous trustees and longtime alumni volunteers, from Kathleen L. McCarthy to Herb and Kathy Goodman.
(U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)
Flying High
Meet three Trojans who are among the select few to serve with the legendary squadron.
Corii Berg, USC Alumni Association Board of Governors President (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
A Steady Hand
He sees opportunities for USC to strengthen connections with alumni and build on values.
Jim and Janet Eddy (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
College Couples
USC has shaped their lives since they were children.
The USC Caruso Catholic Center and Our Savior Parish (Photo/ Gus Ruelas)
The Community Builder
“I can think of no higher honor in the field of education than being able to give back,” says Rick Caruso.
Stephanie Wiggins, Metrolink CEO (Photo/Brian Morri)
On the Move
Mass transit will have to play a bigger role in the growing county’s future, says USC alumna Stephanie Wiggins.
USC Alumni Association’s Patrick Auerbach (far left) and Danielle Harvey Stinson (far right) join AEN members (left to right) Adam Mendler, Taryn Rose, Mark Friedman and Dee Murthy at a panel. (Photo/ Will Chiang)
Taking Care of Business
The USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Network offers social, educational and career-oriented events for enterprising Trojans.
Neftalie Williams with his skateboard (Photo/Kaveh Rezaei/VOA)
Skating Between the Lines
USC Annenberg alumnus and lecturer Neftalie Williams uses street culture to break social barriers.
Society 53's newest members gather to celebrate with outgoing members who graduated in May.
Good Society
USC Alumni Association’s Student ambassadors have the opportunity to build close relationships with Trojan alumni leaders.
Poetry by USC alumna Saba Syed Razvi explores the darkness of language and the art of the uncanny.
Art of Darkness
A USC alumna reflects on her lifelong fascination with creepy mysteries and the darkness of language.
(Illustration/Jacqui Oakley)
Game Changer
A USC School of Cinematic Arts alumna celebrates the diversity, creativity and artistry of video games.
Jaime Lee (Photo/ Will Chiang)
Trojan Trailblazers
Real estate CEO and dedicated volunteer Jaime Lee is a third-generation Trojan.
Alumnus Peter Lee, CEO and co-founder of URB-E, returned to USC to open a storefront for his foldable electric vehicles. (Photo/ Gus Ruelas)
Village Vanguards
Whether you’re looking for an iced latte, tasty bite or a fast way to get across campus, USC Village’s Trojan-owned business have you covered.
Drew Morcos working with patient (Photo/ Nate Jensen)
Back to Basics
From pro athletes to weekend warriors, Drew Morcos takes a fresh approach to help his clients be their best.
The Community Builder
Taking the lead during a critical time in the university’s history, USC Board of Trustees Chair Rick Caruso sees a bright future.
Back row, from left: David McLeod, Dane McLeod, Daniel Kilpatrick and David Kilpatrick. Front row, from left: Devon McLeod, D’Arcy Dietrich McLeod, Danielle Dietrich Kilpatrick and Dustin Kilpatrick.(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
All in the Family
Over three generations, the Dietrich sisters’ ties to USC have only grown stronger.
WIth Honors
The USC trustee has made her mark on her alma mater.
Tracing Allegory, by Chelle Barbour.
Surreal Journey
A multidisciplinary artist creates portraits that reimagine notions of black women.
DWP building in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of AC Martin)
L.A. Story
Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.
Trojans gathered for a weekend of inspiration, networking and learning at the 2018 USC Women's Conference (Photo/ Will Chiang)
Come Together
The USC Women’s Conference heads to Washington, D.C., for the first time.
(Illustration/ Barry Falls)
Social Skills
A U.S. Air Force security forces specialist turns to social work in her quest to help service members.
Richard Bernstein as Zuniga in Carmen. (Photo/Marty Sohl, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera)
Center Stage
A USC Thornton alum reflects on the glamour — and hard work — of life as an operatic bass.
(Photo/Courtesy of Little Fir Foundation and Ding Qin)
Seeds of Change
USC Price graduate Jingying Wu started the Little Fir Foundation to help children pursue their dreams for college and beyond.
(Illustration / Sam Kalda)
Fresh Voice
Rising producer Noopur Sinha MFA ’15 crosses from India to the U.S. to seek stories worth telling — and remembering.
(Photo/Courtesy of Matt Bercovitz)
Pop Star
A kernel of inspiration and a serious love of puffed snacks led USC alum Matt Bercovitz to become the popcorn king of Chicago.
Sixteen years of love and happiness between Teri and Michael Odoca started with an online chat message in a USC computer lab. (Photo/Courtesy of the Odoca Family)
Trojan Love Story
She never meant for him to see her instant messages — but it turned out to be the start of their Trojan love story.
Entrepreneur Jay Goss sees disruption in the health
care industry as a prime opportunity for innovation
and investment. (Photo/Jay Goss)
Value Judgment
Entrepreneur and investment expert Jay Goss made a career out of betting big on disruption and health innovation.
Illustration/John Dykes
Paper Caper
In 1958, a crew of Trojans devised a bold plan to embarrass their crosstown rivals. Could they pull it off?
Seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives went to Trojan alums in the November 2020 election. (Photo/iStock)
Capitol Gains
The septet of USC alumnae will take their place among a record number of women serving in the next U.S. legislature.
The Héroe team's health facilities include spaces for critical services like surgeries. (Photo/Courtesy of HLW and Project Héroe)
Ready Room
Alum David Swartz explains how building modular, pandemic-proof health care sites might isolate future outbreaks.
Clip Art
Meme expert and GIPHY Editor-in-Chief Tyler Menzel ’06 explains why GIFs are so universally funny — and meaningful. (A story partly told in GIFs.)
#FrightOn
Whether you’re a Trojan parent, alum or fan, download our pumpkin stencils to carve out some school pride this Halloween.
A nostalgic look back at some of the unusual stories from USC Trojan Family Magazine. (Photos/Courtesy of USC University Archives)
Back in Time
As USC Trojan Family Magazine turns into a semiannual publication, go on a journey into its century-long past.
Muhammad Ali and Janet Evans with the Olympic torch at Centennial Olympic Stadium in 1996
(Photo/Lynn Johnson/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)
Champion for Change
The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.
(Photo/Victoria Will)
Making Their Move
A pair of USC Kaufman School of Dance graduates follow their dreams to Broadway on a journey they never could have anticipated.
Paul Revere Williams (Photo/Julius Shulman, J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, 2004.R.10)
Dream Builder
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
Adriana Blachowicz took this photo of her Sensoria crewmates during a Mars colony simulation mission in Hawaii. (Photo/Courtesy of Adriana Blachowicz)
Out of This World
On a remote volcano slope, Adriana Blachowicz PhD ’19 studied how fungi — and humans — might fare on other planets.
In this grudge match, Reggie Bush capped off a 20-yard scamper by going airborne over a defender, putting USC up by 23 midway through a 66–19 rout. (Photo/Courtesy of USC Athletics)
Homecoming
Remember No. 5 with the rest of the Trojan Family by checking out this (totally unofficial) list of the running back’s most memorable moments.
The marching band’s surprise appearance at Kathleen and Bob Campos’ wedding reception had guests grooving to “Tusk.” (Photo/Courtesy of Kathleen and Bob Campos)
Playing By Heart
These Trojan Marching Band members said “All Right Now” to spending their lives together. “All Hail” romance!
John Iino (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Culture Shift
John Iino brings his talents to lead the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors.
(Photo/Linda Ball)
Know Your History
A journey through Europe gives Trojans unforgettable lessons from World War II.
Actor Danny Trejo, left, and USC alum Dimitri Colupaev strive to safely feed hundreds of health care workers during the pandemic. (Photo/Courtesy of Colony Cooks)
Comfort Food
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Trejo join USC alumni and friends to donate meals to health providers at Keck Medicine of USC and other L.A.-area hospitals.
(Photo/Courtesy of AC Martin)
L.A. Landmarks
You might recognize these L.A. landmarks. But did you know that alumni of the USC School of Architecture designed them?
Daryn Nishikawa, Wayne Nakamura and Kent Ochiai, from left are the dental team for Los Angeles Football Club.(Photo/Imad Bolotok, LAFC)
Dental Defenders
When one of LAFC’s soccer players chips a tooth or hurts his jaw, a dental team of USC grads stands ready to help.
Matt Petersen (Photo/Ken Lee)
A Man with a Plan
The enthusiastic optimist sees opportunities for sustainability around every corner.
(Photo courtesy of Marita De Leon)
Trojan Tribute
The late Manuel De Leon, a celebrated painter, Trojan lineman and lifelong USC supporter, grew up in a small home near where Heritage Hall stands today.
(Illustration/Eric Hanson)
In This Together
Alumni find rewards in helping the next generation of USC students succeed and thrive.
(Illustration/Joe Anderson)
Finding His Way
Young alum Grant Whitney applies his engineering smarts to marketing. The guiding star on his career journey: working with people.
Design concept for the exterior of the Korean American National Museum, which is slated to open in Los Angeles in 2022. (Illustration/Courtesy of Morphosis Architects)
Culture Connection
As project architect for the Korean American National Museum, Paul Choi brings an evolving cultural legacy home.
Barbara and Bill Birnie enjoyed a special parade — with proper social distancing, of course — in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary in June. (Photo/Courtesy of Barbara and Bill Birnie)
Trojan Love Story
A chance encounter during a sorority party launched Barbara and Bill Birnie on a lifelong adventure.
A woman’s unfulfilled dreams get new life through her daughter in Miss Juneteenth, a film from USC alumna Channing Godfrey Peoples. (Image/Courtesy of Vertical Entertainment)
Power of Story
Channing Godfrey Peoples MFA ’11 talks about the responsibility borne by Black artists, storytellers and creators today and the power of speaking your truth.
Faisal Rashid (Courtesy of Faisal Rashid)
Trojan Voice
The LAPD reserve officer and USC radiation oncology specialist talks about combating racism as a society.
(Photo/Courtesy of Jennifer Dixon)
The Unexpected Patient
A USC alumna and nurse in a rural Georgia hospital shares the story of her first encounter with the coronavirus.
(Photo/Courtesy of Sierra Drummond)
Trojan Voice
With her service cut short, Sierra Drummond’s path to discovering herself and the world was put on pause.
Lt. Justin Lee works in Palm Springs at a tactical operations center, where he oversees platoons on humanitarian missions throughout the region. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Proud to Serve
Whether on planes, trucks or ships, Trojans use their training and USC connections to help communities facing COVID-19.
(Photo/Courtesy of Ritu Riyat)
Pressure Points
Stress detox expert Ritu Riyat MPH ’04 helps people develop a healthier relationship with stress.
Who Run the World?
When Title IX—the landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding—was signed into law in 1972, it had an immediate impact at USC. Here, we celebrate the progress USC has made and the women who’ve helped pave the way for gender equity in all aspects of USC’s programming, from education to employment and extracurricular opportunities.
