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International student graduates with 4 bachelor’s degrees from USC Dornsife

Sibo “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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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