Social work grad uses personal history to advocate for domestic violence legislation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Inspired by her policy classes, Yvonne Elliott lobbied for the recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
Third-generation Trojan turns to social work solve chronic health care issue
COMMENCEMENT 2022: John Oberg harnesses technology to treat patients with comorbid chronic diseases.
Nearing 70, USC Gould student proves it’s never too late to get your master’s degree
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The degree — her second master’s — will help Virginia Polley support her husband’s new career venture and eventually take charge of the company herself.
PR master’s grad harnesses skills as advocate for representation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: As just the second person in her family to pursue higher education, Samantha Balcaceres was determined to get the most out of her graduate studies at USC Annenberg.
Driven to advance health care, nonprofit director graduates with online MBA
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s reputation drew Olivia Stroud to the university’s online MBA program.
From stage and screen to the academe, it’s all about storytelling for new PhD
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Lauren Alexandra Sowa’s experience as a child actor drove her decision to focus her USC doctoral studies on media, production culture and fandom.
Master in Social Work graduate dedicated to helping children experiencing homelessness
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Jennifer Weck was named School Social Work Intern of the Year by the San Diego Department of Education.
USC Price grad advocates for people with disabilities before the U.N., India’s Supreme Court
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Manushri Desai leaves USC with an arsenal of experience advocating for disability rights.
USC helps Army veteran and counterintelligence officer deepens his expertise in defense
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Working in intelligence, John Esparza he knew a deeper understanding of the law would be beneficial to his career. That’s where USC Gould’s online Master of Studies in Law program comes in.
War in Ukraine hits home for Trojan rower
Despite the conflict in her home country, junior Anastasiia Slivina stays strong for her family and her teammates.
Isaiah Jewett, Olympic runner and double Trojan, addresses USC Bovard College graduating class
COMMENCEMENT 2022: For the USC master’s graduate, coming in last place at the Olympics is not a failure, but a point of pride.
From Nairobi to L.A.: USC Price and Dornsife grad aims for international impact
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Serish Thakker just graduated with degrees in public policy and international relations.
For graduate Elyse Pollack, there’s nothing better than being a Trojan
COMMENCEMENT 2022: From playing on USC’s world-famous marching band to mentorship for USC’s female engineers, the USC Viterbi graduating senior thrives on Trojan spirit and family.
Full-time student, part-time soldier: USC Price grad says ROTC set her up for success
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Abby Erckenbrack says the lessons she learned and friendships she formed will last a lifetime.
For these Trojans, commencement is a family affair
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC alumni return to their alma mater to watch their children receive degrees of their own.
Adam Karelin: ‘May we all find the strength to face evil with light’
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s valedictorian speaks for a resilient Class of 2022, and shares a poignant message on the war in Ukraine.
Carol L. Folt: ‘Challenges, and how you face them, are essential parts of who you are’
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s president shares a message of hope and encouragement with the university’s newest graduates.
A return to normal and a proper sendoff: Class of 2022 is urged to live ‘a life of purpose’
COMMENCEMENT 2022: A class tempered by the uncertainty of COVID-19 crosses a finish line during USC’s 139th commencement ceremony — where a new passage awaits. Share in the festivities and see some of our favorite photos of the day.
How one Trojan paid it forward all along the path to her USC degree
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Alyssa Young found support from USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative and the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. She, in turn, helped others find their way.
This biomedical engineer is scaling new heights – literally
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Class of 2022 graduate Emily Powis balances her 3D ultrasound research with death-defying climbing and bouldering adventures.
Valedictorian Adam Karelin brings his global perspective to the music world
COMMENCEMENT 2022: His USC resume includes an interrupted overseas semester and a unique performance with the pandemic as its backdrop.
Parents, as they often do, create the foundation of USC student’s success
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Jacqueline Martinez will receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees on Friday, thanks to her mom and dad’s loving support.
How turbulent times have shaped the USC Class of 2022
COMMENCEMENT 2022: COVID-19, a racial reckoning, the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and anti-LGBTQ+ laws created a challenging climate for these students’ academic journeys.
They met on their first day at USC; now they’re Army officers and run a near-million-dollar startup
COMMENCEMENT 2022: This month, Brian Femminella and Lucy Schafer will receive their diplomas, become military officers and continue to work on their music therapy app.