USC Viterbi team reaches for the sky in annual design/build/fly competition
Sure, the Trojans set out to win, but they also built lifelong friendships — and gained a huge competitive edge as they looked for their first jobs after graduation.
‘If you ever want to be a litigator, there’s no better opportunity than clerking for a federal judge’
Fewer than two years out of law school, Trojan Khoa Nguyen has logged dozens of federal court experiences. That’s more than some senior litigators in top law firms.
USC Gould leads California law schools for full-time, long-term jobs
The school ranked 10th in the U.S. in the American Bar Association survey of bar passage-required jobs.
Changing the Playing Field
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.
From USC stem cell master’s alum to rural New Mexico dentist
Nelson Poliran Jr. admits that, after years of studying in L.A., practicing dentistry in the rural town of Hobbs, N.M., was a bit of a culture shock.
Photos: Alum Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow is Namesake of USC Building
Renaming a landmark for historian and war chief of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation portends a new age for Trojans.
A grandfather’s love drives Trojan to success
Through 12 years of hard work — first as a participant in USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, then as a USC Roski art student — Dayanara Saucedo kept one special person in mind.
Stem cell research inspired Trojan’s work in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Before entering medical school, Natasha Raj-Derouin pursued USC’s progressive master’s degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Trojan works to increase affordable housing in the Heartland
Air Force veteran’s business partner — his daughter — suggested he go back to school. USC was the right fit.
Unlikely hero in LGBTQ+ history is back in the spotlight
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: A Trojan’s new documentary tells the story of a USC Dornsife professor who took a public stand against gay conversion therapy.
Albert C. Lum’s long career of advancing Asian American inclusion in law
The USC alumnus looks back at 60 years of defying expectations and serving his community.
Armed with administration expertise, Trojan aims to drive change and foster community
Tiffany Chum knew the USC Price online Master of Public Administration program was right for her, but she wasn’t expecting to make so many great friendships with professors and her peers.
Trojan brings authenticity to the growing number of LGBTQ+ characters in animation, video games
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: Actor JP Karliak launched Queer Vox, a nonprofit training academy and community for LGBTQ+ voiceover actors.
Biotechnology teacher uses USC background to prep kids for careers
As an instructor at L.A.’s Roosevelt High School, Rekha Prakash works two short miles from USC’s Health Sciences Campus, where she earned her master of science degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Suzanne Nora Johnson elected chair of USC Board of Trustees
The USC alumna is an internationally recognized leader who has served in key roles at major nonprofit and corporate organizations.
Alumni Association’s past president John Iino joins USC Board of Trustees
The globally respected lawyer has a long record of advocacy in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Online master’s gives alumna a leg up on a future in government
Erica Robles knew USC’s online Master of Public Administration program would give her the necessary knowledge and training to make the next step in her career.
Alumna Clare Yarka’s passion drives her career in research
The Trojan entered industry immediately after earning her master of science degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine from USC and never looked back.
Exemplary Trojans Honored at 2022 USC Alumni Awards
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.
Alum creates the first poetry library in California, emphasizing works by poets of color
Hiram Sims opens the Sims Library of Poetry, a space for people from Inglewood and the rest of Los Angeles to read, write and create.
‘Life is what you bake it,’ says lawyer turned baking mogul
Vallery Lomas left her career as a lawyer to focus on baking — and won the Great American Baking Show. Now she’s an acclaimed cookbook author.
Meet a Trojan who became an advocate for indigenous rights — and a leading resource on tribal law
Breann Swann Nu‘uhiwa is not of Hawaiian ancestry, but her island roots go back four generations. Now she’s advising the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
‘We were young, they say. We have died. Remember us.’
USC Dornsife alumnus and retired Navy Capt. Chris Isleib helped create the first national memorial for World War I veterans, part of a long career spent telling the stories of America’s military.
Isaiah Jewett, Olympic runner and double Trojan, addresses USC Bovard College graduating class
COMMENCEMENT 2022: For the USC master’s graduate, coming in last place at the Olympics is not a failure, but a point of pride.