Wall of Scholars recognizes USC’s top graduates
The academic achievements of more than 60 exceptional USC students took center stage at the annual Wall of Scholars recognition ceremony on May 16.
Student Recognition Awards honor graduating Trojans
This year’s Student Recognition Awards honored an exceptional group of USC’s graduating students — ranging from a scholar of Tanzanian faith healing to a top 20 finalist in NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
Mother-daughter duo defies the architectural odds
Architecture is a beacon of innovation and creativity for those who want to bring to life novel design concepts through experimentation, research and exploration.
USC Annenberg dissertations demonstrate a broad scope
The dissertations produced by the 14 doctoral students who graduated this year from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism reflected the school’s wide range of scholarship, interest and disciplines.
Keck School graduates prepare to lend a helping hand
Yohualli Balderas-Medina Anaya, Kathleen Ruccione, Claradina Soto and Shantal Villalobos earned degrees at the MS, PhD and MPH commencement ceremonies.
Longtime librarian offered more than mere information
Pamela Corley was honored with the Divisional Tribute award at the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy commencement ceremony.
Scientist passes the test of a lifetime
In high school, Howard Wayne Harris had a rough time in academics. Because he had a difficult time spelling and handwriting, one teacher advised him not to go to college.
Labors of love for America Ferrera
As an international relations major at USC Dornsife, actress America Ferrera had a worldly perspective when she recently embarked on several lengthy discussions with Helen Chávez.
Keck School graduates take a walk
It somehow all flew by in an instant. But there she was, after four years of medical school, receiving her diploma and officially becoming a doctor.
Longtime benefactor honored by Keck School
Harlyne J. Norris received the Elaine Stevely Hoffman Award during commencement ceremonies for the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Caps off to newly minted Trojan grads
At USC’s 130th commencement ceremony on May 17, Jimmy Iovine told USC graduates that their education would give them an edge in a competitive world.
Siblings offer a support system
Siblings Andrew and Rebecca Alonzo are a bit more than a year apart.
USC Price valedictorian plans his future in Oahu
Growing up in Hawaii, Bradley Furuya was exposed to both paradise and purgatory.
Taking steps in the right direction
Michael Fritschner, who majored in international relations at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, rose from his wheelchair.
Late bloomer brought fresh perspective to class
When Cynthia Maxwell Dillard’s sociology class discussed the 1967 Detroit riot, she described the red glow of the fires, the looting, the gunfire, the fear she felt.
Iovine delivers 2013 commencement address
To all of today’s graduates, I can’t imagine what’s going through your minds right now. I never had the opportunity to go to a great university like this.
USC dean cites ‘Annenberg advantage’ at school’s commencement
As part of USC’s 130th commencement, the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism celebrated the conferral of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to 961 students.
An Olympic send-off
Bryshon Nellum once again carried the American flag, this time leading his fellow graduates of the USC Price School of Public Policy in their commencement procession.
The fabulous Fulbrights
Ten Trojans have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, an annual award that recognizes academic achievement and commitment to cultural engagement.
Cultural celebrations add a personal touch to commencement
In mid-May, the excited buzz of graduating students reverberates throughout the USC campus, and the university’s cultural centers celebrate the achievements of their graduates in highly personal ways.
USC Annenberg readies for first graduating class of online master’s students
When USC’s leadership began its serious push into online education, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Professor Rebecca Weintraub was at the front of the line.
Army major reports from Afghanistan
When Army Maj. Mike Nicholson applied for admission to the online Master of Communication Management program at USC Annenberg, he knew he might soon receive orders to deploy to Afghanistan.
The brain of the matter
It’s said that the study of the human brain is the last frontier in science. With that in mind, Katherine Fu, the class of 2013 valedictorian, is ready to chart new territory.
Fighting for justice in all corners of the world
Human rights has always been a real concern and focus of salutatorian Julia Sabo Mangione.