Academic Honors and FellowshipsSibo “Carl” Zhou earns degrees in applied mathematics, religion, economics and data science, and global studies, and captures a USC Renaissance Scholar Prize in the process.
Salutatorian Liam Tsao continues branching out of his comfort zone to take on new challenges
COMMENCEMENT 2023: The USC Dornsife senior hopes to use his social policy experience in legislative work or community organizing before going to law school. BY Grayson Schmidt
Salutatorian Carina Robles embraces interdisciplinary opportunities as a transfer student
COMMENCEMENT 2023: Graduating with a degree in political science and a minor in dance, Robles will be heading to Taiwan as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. BY Grayson Schmidt
Valedictorian Isha Sanghvi targets health inequity post-commencement
COMMENCEMENT 2023: While at USC, the Bay Area native maintained the nonprofit she founded in high school and co-founded an organization that improves health equity for unhoused people. BY Grayson Schmidt
Student writer champions the bus as a window into America’s soul
Recent Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship recipient and English major Joseph Debaerien gets inspiration for his writing from his fellow travelers. By Margaret Crable – April 19, 2021
Salutatorian Shreya Daniel looks to do it all after graduation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Medical school is next for the USC Dornsife soon-to-be graduate, along with a side hustle that has so far raised nearly $15,000 for charity. BY Grayson Schmidt
Salutatorian Andrew Binder continues acts of service beyond USC
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The graduating senior is taking his USC Dornsife degree in philosophy, politics and law and heading into the Marines. BY Grayson Schmidt
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. BY Grayson Schmidt
Valedictorian Tianna Shaw-Wakeman hopes to leave a lasting impact of sustainability at USC
Though she didn’t set foot on campus until orientation, Shaw-Wakeman quickly got involved in causes aimed at leaving the university — and the world — a little better for the next generation and beyond.
Salutatorian Jake Bubman following family footsteps into legal career
From assisting in immigrant courtrooms to singing with the SoCal VoCals, Bubman has grown into himself during his Trojan tenure — and he’s looking forward to saying goodbye to his peers in person.