Community outreach inspires salutatorian Sammy Cohen to think outside the clinic
The aspiring surgeon has helped the homeless and organized outreach projects — and he’s just getting started.
Trojan’s revived interest in space opens new career path, with stops at NASA and JPL
Emilie Skoog spends her time researching extreme environments and telling young girls about careers in STEM.
Taking the path toward a degree in global medicine
Sandrine Kyane dreams big about working with worldwide agencies to solve urgent health issues for future generations.
Athlete, artist and future orthopedic surgeon links her life’s passions
Grad-to-be Mila Scheinberg mixes interest in medicine with a love of exercise. She also cooks and bakes healthy versions of desserts.
Salutatorian Josie Andrews, former child actor, now makes her mark behind the camera
She played Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods on stage; now she’s producing films that make a social statement.
For this Los Angeles student, USC offered the path to a better life
Chemistry whiz Ryan Lopez wants to become the role model he never had growing up in South Los Angeles.
Philosophy underscores graduating senior’s drive to serve others
Vivek Shah will graduate from USC Dornsife with bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and philosophy setting a foundation for his future in medicine.
Graduate-to-be pursues holistic and humanistic medicine
Mohamed El-Farra places marginalized populations at the center of his work in regenerative medicine.
Marine learns firsthand how veteran-friendly USC is — and makes it even more so
Jeremy Fricke has worked to enhance benefits for student veterans, expand veterans’ networking and more.
Research into undocumented child immigrants takes a twist: Their story is her parents’ story
When Stephanie Canizales chose to do her doctoral research on child migrants without parents, she had no idea she was starting out on a remarkable personal journey.
Physical therapy grad uses his own physical battles to fuel his career
Leukemia and a rare side effect of chemotherapy didn’t stop Brandon Hsu. Instead, they inspired him.
Why a Google engineer became a doctor at USC
Hugh Gordon gave up a cushy Silicon Valley job to be a clinician at USC, where he focuses on medicine and engineering. And that gives him the best of both scientific worlds.
USC Warren Bennis Scholars face high expectations
The first graduates of USC’s new ethical leadership honors program hold promise for tackling society’s most pressing challenges.
USC Iovine and Young Academy graduate Macki Alvarez-Mena reboots her childhood business
An entrepreneur at age 12, she now looks back at her time at USC and a bright future ahead with her tote bag business.
USC Iovine and Young Academy 2018 class: Problem-solvers who break the traditional mold
They’re the first students to graduate from the academy, whose unique perspective on innovation comes from the minds of its founders, producer Jimmy Iovine and musician Andre “Dr. Dre” Young.
Inspiring first-generation student navigates college, keeps promise she made to her parents
Milly Rodriguez assured them she would become the first in her family to graduate from college. And she’s sticking to that vow.
Tina Knowles Lawson announced as 2018 USC baccalaureate speaker
Nonprofit founder has dedicated herself to community service and the empowerment of young women.
USC announces five honorary degree recipients for 2018 commencement
Recipients are a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a visionary law enforcement leader, a member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, a groundbreaking biochemist and an Academy Award-winning actor.
will.i.am named speaker for USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy’s first commencement
The creative innovation adviser works with technology and consumer products companies from around the world.
Renowned oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee named USC’s 2018 commencement speaker
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician who redefined public discourse on human health will address the Trojan Family on May 11.