Her home state of Minnesota is about as far from the ocean as you can get, but her experiences at USC showed the sea was her true calling
Salutatorian Jordan Kondo left his Hawaii home and hasn’t stopped traveling — or learning
He says USC’s interdisciplinary outlook and short-term international programs changed his entire career trajectory
Congratulations to Class of 2017 Stamps Scholars
Five students will be graduating this May as the 2nd class of USC Stamps Scholars. Stamps Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships for their undergraduate studies, plus additional Enrichment Fund stipends for internship and extracurricular learning opportunities. Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Stamps Scholars: Jesse Fuentes, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Nim Mann, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts …
Graduating senior finds her scholarly passion in East Asia
Coursework in international relations and East Asian area studies — plus prestigious international scholarships — have led Alexis Dale-Huang around the world and now across the USC graduation stage.
Scholar without borders bridges three continents to improve health care
Jack Huebner aims to advance medicine in sub-Saharan Africa
2017 USC Dornsife Fulbright Scholars Video
This year, 17 USC Dornsife students and alumni earned prestigious Fulbright Scholarships, applying expertise gained here to solve global challenges. Video by Mike Glier and Mira Zimet
Jeff Levine, Trustee Scholar, and Zach Manta, Presidential Scholar, Receive Princeton in Africa Fellowships
Jeff Levine, a USC Trustee Scholar, will graduate May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. As a Princeton in Asia Fellow, Jeff will be placed in Blantyre, Malawi for one year working with Imani Development consulting for Agricultural Projects in the region. Imani Development is a private economic and development firm …
Robin Liu Wins DAAD Study Scholarship to Germany
Robin Liu completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Global Business) and a minor in German from USC in 2016. Following graduation, she received a Fulbright Research grant to Germany to study the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. As a 2017-2018 DAAD Study Scholarship recipient, Robin is extending her studies in Germany for another year. Robin explains her plans: “My current research …
Mork Family Scholar Retreat 2017
Sophomore Mork Family Scholars headed to the USC Wrigley Institute on Catalina Island April 7-9, 2017 to meet up with USC Trustee John Mork and his wife Julie. President and Mrs. Nikias were special guests flown in by helicopter to discuss the topic of leadership with the group.
Junior Kevin Ye Named 2017 Goldwater Scholar
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. This year, Kevin Ye is the recipient of the 2017-2018 Goldwater Scholarship, selected from a pool of 1,286 applicants nationwide. Kevin is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and plans to complete a Physics minor. Kevin’s …
24 Trojans, the most ever, win National Science Foundation research fellowships
Results show the commitment of faculty mentors and the support of programs aimed at jumpstarting academic careers.
Alexis Dale-Huang is a 2017 Carnegie Junior Fellow
The Carnegie Junior Fellows Program provides an opportunity for 10-12 students who desire careers in international affairs to have a substantive one-year working experience in Washington, DC. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working on Carnegie programs. Applicants must be nominated by their university and should have completed a significant amount of course work related to their discipline of …
Congratulations USC Truman Finalist, Jamie Kwong!
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship for college juniors who have outstanding leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in public service, and wish to attend graduate school to prepare for their careers. The scholarship carries an award of $30,000 plus a variety of educational and leadership development opportunities. Jamie Kwong, a Warren Bennis Scholar and …
USC among top producers of 2016-17 Fulbright students, scholars
The university is among just 16 institutions in the U.S. with the highest number of both students and faculty to receive Fulbright recognition
USC is a Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students, 2016-17
USC is among only 16 institutions in the country with the highest number of both students and faculty to receive U.S. Fulbright – an exceptional achievement.