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.
Salutatorian Ashwin Bhumbla wants to use his engineering and tech background to make an impact
Through student organizations like Code the Change and Engineers Without Borders, Bhumbla assists underserved communities at home and abroad. He’s also a proud member of the Trojan Marching Band.
Valedictorian Isabella Hauptman focuses on health in ways big and small
Since she was 11 years old, Isabella Hauptman wanted to be an epidemiologist. Now, as she prepares to graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic, USC’s 2020 valedictorian sees that field becoming more important than ever. BY Grayson Schmidt
2020 Commencement Honorees & Fellowship Recipients Video #1
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
2020 Commencement Honorees & Fellowship Recipients Video #2
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
2020 Commencement Honorees & Fellowship Recipients Video #3
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
Salutatorian Gavin Kress’ path to USC was fueled by his passion for medical research
Gavin Kress’ road to Los Angeles consisted of thousands of miles and a stop at another school but ended with him being named salutatorian for the Class of 2020. BY Grayson Schmidt
Salutatorian Gavin Kress’ path to USC was fueled by his passion for medical research
Though he came into USC as undecided, Thomas Kim was destined to major in international relations. Now, he hopes to use his skills to make an impact domestically and abroad. BY Grayson Schmidt
Valedictorian, salutatorians face uncertainty
By Twesha Dikshit and Ana Mata
Valedictorian Ivana Giang channels her refugee family story to combat global education inequality
As the proud child of Vietnamese refugees, Giang has spent her time at USC tackling education disparities at a local, national and international level. By Joanna Clay
Salutatorian Haochen Wang went from struggling in middle school to singing with the Rolling Stones
Salutatorian Haochen Wang of Anhui, China, discovered a love of singing and performing during his time at USC. By Joanna Clay
Salutatorian Diviya Gupta wants to make medicine more accessible
Diviya Gupta became interested in medicine when her grandfather was diagnosed with an unfamiliar disease. With graduation right around the corner, she is looking forward to bringing her skills as a physician to underrepresented areas. By Joanna Clay
Price valedictorian enriched by government engagement, international experiences
USC Schaeffer Fellow and Undergraduate Boren Scholarship recipient named 2018 Price valedictorian.
Valedictorian Rose Campion brings love of music history to neighborhood schools
She helps youngsters see the impact of music — from Beyoncé to Beethoven to the music of Botswana — on their own communities. Rose was also featured in her hometown as USC Valedictorian.
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