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
Isabella Hauptman plans to continue her studies at USC, where she will obtain her masterÕs degree in applied biostatistics and epidemiology from the Keck School of Medicine of USCÕs Department of Preventative Medicine. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

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
Originally from Tennessee, Salutatorian Gavin Kress transferred to USC after starting school at University of California, Santa Barbara. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

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
A research trip to the Arctic and time spent with The Spirit of Troy were some highlights of USC for salutatorian Thomas Kim. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

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