This world-wise veteran is ready to assist in the ER
After eight years in the Navy, Brian Phan is a well-traveled vet with a knack for photography who plans to put his USC education to use as a physician assistant.
Social work grads make a career out of assisting veterans
Graduates from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work have found not only jobs but personal satisfaction working with service members and their families.
Air Force veteran dreams of going to space
After graduating from USC Viterbi, astronautical engineering student Edward Proulx hopes to work at NASA and someday explore the final frontier.
Injury puts Navy veteran on path toward medicine
Thanks to his alumnus father, Garrett Wagner was very familiar with the Trojan Family. After suffering a torn ACL on duty, he decided to help others the way his surgeon helped him — starting at USC.
Air Force vet takes his math talents to USC Viterbi
After spending four years keeping some of the world’s biggest planes in the air, first-generation transfer student Matt Mena is climbing toward a computer science degree.
A dual graduation for Army reservist: college and kindergarten
After celebrating academic successes with her daughter during the pandemic, Melissa Hooper is now working her way through USC Marshall’s Master of Business for Veterans program.
Targeted and timely support for soldiers and veterans key to preventing suicides
As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, researchers at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are helping shape a deeper understanding of what causes suicide.
USC’s military, veteran and ROTC community celebrated at annual gala
University leaders and guest speakers honored military and veteran students and faculty at the 2020 USC Veterans and ROTC Gala.
Business-savvy veterans now have access to free guidance from USC law students
USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic has partnered with USC Marshall’s Master of Business for Veterans program, allowing students from both schools to gain practical experience.
Former Army helicopter pilot saw her USC law school dreams come true
After a successful career in the military, Yvette Kelley used the collaboration and cooperation skills she’d honed in the Army to make her mark at USC Gould.
After 10 years in the Air Force, USC grad student wants to serve his fellow Californians
Once Matthew Quan finishes his master’s degree at the USC Price School, he wants to help solve the problems facing his home state.
This soldier-scholar operates at the intersection of computer and social science
As a USC Viterbi PhD student, Lt. Col. Ashok Deb is training to combat deep fakes while teaching students about cyber threats.
Navy veteran believes in mixing engineering and humanitarian work
As USC celebrates Military Appreciation Week, veteran Kevin Moran explains how he wants to use his engineering skills to make the world a better place.
Navy Reservist stands out as Trojan squad’s senior Spirit Leader
At 26, Erdavria Simpson has earned a master’s at USC, started an empowerment organization for communities of color, and stands ready to deploy.
Business degree for vets gets Marine on the ground floor of new L.A. football stadium
Thanks to USC’s Master of Business for Veterans degree, former Marine Vincent Marsala is managing more than 100 people at the site of the future home of the L.A. Rams and Chargers.
The Proud Alumni of USC — and the Blue Angels
Meet three Trojans who are among the select few to serve with the legendary squadron.
USC honors military at 10th annual Veterans and ROTC Gala
The event recognizes hundreds of USC veterans and their spouses and ROTC cadets and their officers.
She’s Out to End the Military Mental Health Stigma
A U.S. Air Force security forces specialist turns to social work in her quest to help service members.
Veterans initiative helps the heroes — and their families
A new USC Marshall certificate program, With Your Shield, provides veterans and their spouses special access to civilian business networks and educational opportunities.
Addressing the unique mental health challenges of bisexual veterans
USC doctoral student and Air Force Capt. Katie McNamara studies bisexual service members and veterans, who may be at higher risk for mental health issues such as PTSD and depression than their gay, lesbian or heterosexual peers.
How USC Student Veterans Are Transitioning to College Life
USC expands initiatives that help veterans find success in academics, social networking and career development.
The true meaning of ‘Armistice Day’ — a commitment to peace
As the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I approaches Sunday, USC sociologist Michael Messner talks about his research into veterans who now advocate for peace.
USC’s Bravemind gives OC Fair attendees firsthand look at how VR can help with PTSD
A special VR installation at Heroes Hall from the USC Institute for Creative Technologies lets visitors experience what veterans see when they’re being treated.
Trailblazing Trojan touts strength at ninth annual USC Veterans and ROTC Gala
Stayce Harris, the first female African-American to earn the rank of lieutenant general in U.S. Air Force, inspires military with keynote speech.