2 Trojans awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Bryson Choy and Haoda “Harry” Wang were chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 students at 438 academic institutions.
USC’s Student Symphony Orchestra didn’t let COVID-19 stop the music
Graduating senior Elaine Huang led the student orchestra through the pandemic and produced a unique set of virtual concerts in the process.
As a teen in Syria, he dreamed of going to USC; now, he’s a new graduate
Eli Bosnoyan recalls the remarkable circumstances that brought him from Aleppo to Los Angeles and shaped him into a grad of USC’s stem cell master’s program.
President Carol L. Folt: ‘Whatever its impact, COVID didn’t derail or defeat you’
USC’s president addresses the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the university’s commencement ceremonies.
Valedictorian Tianna Shaw-Wakeman: ‘Fight for a world where future generations won’t have to keep making the same kinds of choices that we do’
USC’s 2021 valedictorian addresses the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the university’s commencement ceremonies.
Valedictorian Isabella Hauptman: ‘The notion of going backwards, to what was, seems a bit misguided’
USC’s 2020 valedictorian addresses the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the university’s commencement ceremonies.
Bina Venkataraman: ‘It takes courage to ask: Is it possible to do what people say is impossible?’
USC’s 2021 commencement speaker addresses this year’s ceremonies.
A commencement two years in the making begins: Classes of 2020 and 2021 walk the Coliseum stage
Friday’s commencement events kicked off a week of ceremonies recognizing USC’s graduating students for their achievements and — most importantly — their perseverance.
From homelessness to graduation, this Trojan fights on against all odds
Ethan Ward started his postsecondary education in his mid-30s, and even lived in his car for a year to help make his college dreams come true. Now he’s a member of USC’s Class of 2021.
Festivities underway as USC’s schools celebrate with the Class of 2021
A day before commencement ceremonies begin, famous faces join faculty and staff in honoring the accomplishments of USC’s newest graduates.
USC Annenberg and ViacomCBS establish scholarship to advance newsroom diversity
The new scholarship aims to advance a robust pipeline for Black students to both enter and lead in journalism.
An Alumna’s Memories of Graduating in the Coliseum More Than 70 Years Ago
Faye Demetriou looks back at an unforgettable day in the historic stadium when the Class of 1948 celebrated commencement.
Army veteran serves as peacemaker in urban combat zones
Many people fear the places Hector Jimenez needs to be. He relies on his battlefield experience — and his studies at USC, where he has earned two graduate degrees — almost every day.
USC Price School grad amplifies undergrads’ voices
Lilly Nie is graduating this month with a bachelor’s in urban studies and planning and master’s of urban planning through the school’s progressive degree curriculum. She completed the accelerated program in just four years.
Valedictorian Tianna Shaw-Wakeman hopes to leave a lasting impact of sustainability at USC
Though she didn’t set foot on campus until orientation, Shaw-Wakeman quickly got involved in causes aimed at leaving the university — and the world — a little better for the next generation and beyond.
First-gen engineering grad ready to land Air Force career
Despite early setbacks, graduating USC student Giovanni Flores is gaining momentum as he aims for a post-graduation pilot slot.
Salutatorian Jake Bubman following family footsteps into legal career
From assisting in immigrant courtrooms to singing with the SoCal VoCals, Bubman has grown into himself during his Trojan tenure — and he’s looking forward to saying goodbye to his peers in person.
Gayle King and Questlove headline USC Annenberg’s virtual celebration for the Class of 2021
King, co-host of CBS This Morning, and Roots drummer, author and entrepreneur Questlove will join in a program honoring graduates’ accomplishments.
Urban studies and planning graduate embraces an unpredictable future
While studying at USC Price, Ariella Amit facilitated workshops for elementary and middle school students and helped furloughed union members file unemployment claims.
Salutatorian Ashwin Bhumbla wants to use his engineering and tech background to make an impact
Through student organizations like Code the Change and Engineers Without Borders, Bhumbla assists underserved communities at home and abroad. He’s also a proud member of the Trojan Marching Band.
USC commencement 2021: What you need to know
Graduates and guests must have preregistered to attend the in-person ceremonies, which will be livestreamed from the Coliseum on May 14-20.
USC celebrates inaugural class of Doctor of Physical Therapy students on the hybrid pathway
Students on the hybrid pathway take the same courses as their residential counterparts, but through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous content.
COVID-19: Social distancing, masks required on USC campuses and at university events
Students, faculty and staff who are fully vaccinated are no longer be required to participate in surveillance testing to access campus or take part in on-campus activities.
2 USC grads named Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Alums Jeremy Pathmanabhan and Héctor Reyes were awarded full-tuition scholarships to Stanford graduate programs. They’re the first Trojans to be named Knight-Hennessy Scholars.