
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.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Inspired by her policy classes, Yvonne Elliott lobbied for the recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: John Oberg harnesses technology to treat patients with comorbid chronic diseases.
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.
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.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s reputation drew Olivia Stroud to the university’s online MBA program.
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.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Jennifer Weck was named School Social Work Intern of the Year by the San Diego Department of Education.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Manushri Desai leaves USC with an arsenal of experience advocating for disability rights.
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.
Despite the conflict in her home country, junior Anastasiia Slivina stays strong for her family and her teammates.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: For the USC master’s graduate, coming in last place at the Olympics is not a failure, but a point of pride.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Serish Thakker just graduated with degrees in public policy and international relations.
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.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Abby Erckenbrack says the lessons she learned and friendships she formed will last a lifetime.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC alumni return to their alma mater to watch their children receive degrees of their own.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s valedictorian speaks for a resilient Class of 2022, and shares a poignant message on the war in Ukraine.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s president shares a message of hope and encouragement with the university’s newest graduates.
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.
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.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Class of 2022 graduate Emily Powis balances her 3D ultrasound research with death-defying climbing and bouldering adventures.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: His USC resume includes an interrupted overseas semester and a unique performance with the pandemic as its backdrop.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Jacqueline Martinez will receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees on Friday, thanks to her mom and dad’s loving support.
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.
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.