Trojan bridges science, technology and communications — via PR
Dani Rodríguez Martínez is a Fulbright Scholar and a Dean’s Scholarship winner, pursuing her master’s degree in public relations and advertising at USC Annenberg.
USC Annenberg journalism majors honored as Chick Hearn Scholars during Lakers game
Anthony Gharib and Rachel Grode were honored in an on-court ceremony, where members of the Hearn family joined them.
Scholarships change lives in USC’s stem cell master’s program
Meet five students for whom scholarships are providing an education in USC’s one-of-a-kind master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Meet a recent USC grad using AI for health
As an engineering student, Ali Marjaninejad programmed robots to become smarter and faster.
USC medical student investigates mysterious breast disease and aims to educate women about it
Ivonne Verduzco seeks answers about a painful condition prevalent in Latinas.
Science saved his life at 21, and now this Trojan is on a mission
Tianli “Sheldon” Ding is studying the healing potential of stem cells, the type of cell that once threatened his life through cancer.
USC Marshall student awarded scholarship to develop first library dedicated to Haitian studies
Out of nearly 1,000 applicants, Sylverain was one of just 41 recipients this year of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
Rothman Scholarship leads to career success for Abraham Tabaie
The USC law graduate credits the scholarship with “every single professional opportunity I’ve had from the very beginning to now.”
USC Gould receives scholarship endowment to support Latino students
Alums Liz and Steve Atlee realize goal of giving back to help law students.
USC Gould alum William Choi reflects on his ‘life-changing’ decision — and his rewarding practice with nonprofits
The 1985 law school graduate credits his success to a full-tuition scholarship — and knew he would someday return the favor to help other law students.
Storytelling is a calling for USC Annenberg’s first HBCU scholarship recipient
Mariah Hill joined the school’s master’s program in June as the inaugural recipient of USC’s ViacomCBS HBCU Diversity in Journalism Scholarship. It creates a pipeline for Black journalists to both enter and lead newsrooms.
USC Gould Alums Pave the Way for Next Generation of Diverse Law Students
Two longtime friends pair up to create a scholarship for future lawyers following their dreams at the USC Gould School of Law.
Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Gerald A. Lawson Endowment Fund for Black and Indigenous Students
The fund, named for one of the first Black engineers in games, was established in May to increase and representation in the games and tech industries.
New student scholarship aimed at increasing diversity at USC Viterbi
The Doug Peacock Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to first-year engineering students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM.
2 Trojans awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Bryson Choy and Haoda “Harry” Wang were chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 students at 438 academic institutions.
USC Annenberg and ViacomCBS establish scholarship to advance newsroom diversity
The new scholarship aims to advance a robust pipeline for Black students to both enter and lead in journalism.
How the USC School of Cinematic Arts aims to diversify Hollywood, games and beyond
Ten years of work and millions of dollars in scholarships have pulled in students whose stories may have otherwise gone untold.
Honoring the life of Sandy Reed through student and alumni programming
The Sandy Reed Endowed Professional Development Fund, created in honor of the late alum, will endow professional development programming at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship advances equity and diversity in musical theater
Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, this endowed award is a first for the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Musical Theatre program.
A playwright pays it forward, endowing award for student writers
Alumna Joan Beber creates an award at the USC School of Dramatic Arts for fellow playwrights.
2 Trojans receive prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing
The accomplished USC duo will learn about Chinese culture and study with top professors as part of a one-year master’s program in global affairs.
$3.25 million grant helps social work students from underserved communities
Twenty-two master’s students at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work have been selected for $30,000 scholarships through the school’s new Primary Care Project.
$1 million gift from USC Gould alum provides scholarship support
David Howard and his wife, Susan, have established a new scholarship primarily for students who self-identify as the first in their family to graduate from college and pursue an advanced degree.
USC Thornton names first recipient of Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship
Dominic Anzalone, a student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, has a background in jazz drumming and shares McElhaney’s belief that music can be a tool for social activism.