USC Dornsife Scholars go out into the world
Four graduates embody the attributes sought by USC’s Discovery, Renaissance and Global Scholars programs.
USC hails class of 2014 stars
Student Recognition Ceremony salutes high achievers who made an indelible impact on the university.
Class of 2014 graduates reveal secrets to success
Trojans recall their most cherished memories on campus and around the world.
Commencement speakers share wisdom, insight and humor
Watch inspiring talks from speakers including Marc Benioff, Elon Musk, Steve Ballmer and Jim Gianopulos.
Students earn fruits of hard work at commencement: diplomas in droves
More than 15,700 diplomas and certificates awarded.
Wall of Scholars honors 2014’s stellar students
Dozens of students recognized for academic achievement at Leavey Library.
Rainn Wilson delivers keynote speech for 2014 Baccalaureate ceremony
The actor, comedian and Bahá’í follower offered a message of gratitude and introspection, along with moments of humor.
Commencement speaker Marc Benioff urges grads to ‘do something for others’
Alumnus addresses thousands of members of the Trojan Family celebrating the Class of 2014.
Three USC Dornsife undergraduates who are ready to make their mark
On May 16, USC Dornsife awarded bachelor’s degrees to more than 1,900 students. Meet three who are poised for the future.
USC football player shares inspiring words at Student Athlete Graduation
The USC Trojan football tailback talks about the pride of sacrificing for his family.
Job prospects looking rosier for 2014 grads after commencement
Employers plan to hire nearly 9 percent more freshly minted alumni this year than they did last year.
USC Dornsife PhD students share their setbacks and successes
This year, doctoral degrees were issued to 203 graduates—including two inspiring students who found their own paths.
Lifelong learning: Dentistry dean graduates with executive MBA
Avishai Sadan of Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC gets degree from Marshall School of Business
Reid Lidow on Burma: ‘The term paper’s over, but the country’s still there’
Reid Lidow, member of the class of 2014, takes his quest for international understanding to Cambridge.
MBA grad will become eighth USC alum in his family over five generations
Dean Croshere’s great great grandfather graduated only 18 years after USC was founded.
Interactive media master’s degree students show and tell
On their way to their Master of Fine Arts degrees, Interactive Media & Games Division students combine design, art and technology.
Mom’s cancer experience spurs daughter’s future in public health
Emily Zolfaghari is well on her way to medical school and a career in disease prevention abroad.
Meet USC’s 2014 valedictorian and salutatorians
With activities ranging from teaching in Thailand to volunteering at Troy Camp, these top Trojans will inspire you.
Senior aims to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries
Helped by the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund, Jennifer Bou Lahoud targets a career in neuroscience.
Graduating? USC leaders and mentors share some words of wisdom
From a historian and best-selling author to an Olympic gold medalist and coach, USC’s faculty and staff have a few choice lessons from experience for graduating seniors.