Graduate’s global upbringing shaped his USC journey
A high school education in Nigeria set the tone for a collegiate life devoted to service, medicine and engineering.
USC’s first online master’s in nursing students graduate
The Department of Nursing aims to develop advanced practice nurses whose holistic approach to health is augmented by the expertise of social work.
Washington Post publisher and USC trustee inspires graduates at law school commencement
Alumnus Fred Ryan notes key responsibilities facing lawyers and journalists in the current “fake news” environment.
USC Libraries celebrate scholarly success of 2018 graduates
Phi Kappa Phi, Sidney Harman Academy and Wall of Scholars all pay tribute to top USC scholars.
In Africa, visiting Trojan pursues computer science by day and traditional dance at night
Passions for dance and programming fused into a memorable adventure for a USC student in Botswana.
Digital journalist jumped on multiple opportunities at USC Annenberg
Sebastian Vega worked on both sides of the multimedia news business, as a content creator and a manager.
USC’s latest Fulbright Student Grant recipients take their educations global
USC is regularly among the top producers of students in the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange effort.
Dental hygiene grad defies the odds, becoming first in family to finish college
Melissa Gerald’s parents struggled with drug addictions and told her college was for “the rich,” but the determined young woman followed her own path.
Medical school graduate is eager to advocate for underserved communities
Cory Johnson intends to help the vulnerable groups — immigrants, refugees, women of color and women in poverty — that don’t have a voice.
A fascination with flight leads USC graduate Conor Cimo to the space industry
The rocketeer, researcher and environmentalist believes that advances in sustainability can be adapted from technologies developed for space exploration.
USC 2018 commencement: The day in pictures
From a smiling valedictorian to Oprah to will.i.am, take a look at some of our favorite moments from an unforgettable day.
Trojan Family celebrates USC 2018 commencement; more than 17,000 receive degrees
Featured speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee — famed oncologist and Pulitzer Prize winner — offers graduates a word of advice: listen.
USC Iovine and Young Academy celebrates its first graduating class, with help from will.i.am
The musician and entrepreneur joins in the celebration of 30 problem-solver students who break the traditional mold.
Oprah Winfrey urges USC Annenberg graduates to seek truth
“Show up, do the work, get your hands dirty,” the media mogul tells a captivated crowd at the school’s commencement ceremony.
Rose Campion: ‘How can I use my USC degree for good?’
USC 2018 valedictorian looks to the past for lessons that will inspire the Class of 2018 in the future.
Siddhartha Mukherjee: ‘You are part of the new order — you will hear each other out’
The renowned oncologist and Pulitzer Prize winner has a word of advice for this year’s graduates: Listen.
Tina Knowles Lawson: ‘Your world is only as big as you can see’
USC’s baccalaureate speaker — a philanthropist and fashion designer — discusses the importance of mentoring and how that affected her role as Beyoncé and Solange’s mom.
Then and now: How have four years changed the lives of four graduates?
As commencement calls, a quartet of Trojans reflect on time at USC and look ahead to careers in PR, linguistics, narrative studies and health.
Trojan undergrad believes in the power of science to conquer cancer
Cancer researcher and graduating senior Sophie Wix will pursue medical breakthroughs this fall as USC’s first Fulbright scholar to the University of Cambridge and the United Kingdom.
Graduating senior impacts L.A. families through CHLA research, USC outreach
Lured by the opportunity to do undergraduate research at USC, Kaushik Parvathaneni has thrived. Up next: a master’s and studying medicine.
Graduating senior Sierra Drummond’s USC radio show reflected her diverse scholarship
During her time at USC Dornsife, she also worked with the homeless, served as a camp counselor and spent a semester in Scotland.
USC Iovine and Young Academy’s First Graduates Defy the Status Quo
Innovators, thinkers, disruptors and problem solvers: The academy’s inaugural class heads into the world ready to tackle its challenges.
Valedictorian Rose Campion brings love of music history to neighborhood schools
She helps youngsters see the impact of music — from Beyoncé to Beethoven to the music of Botswana — on their own communities.
USC commencement 2018: What you need to know about the big day
Thousands will descend on the University Park Campus for the university’s 135th commencement Friday. You’ll want to plan ahead.