As they commission during a pandemic, three Air Force ROTC cadets remember what brought them to USC and look positively toward the future. Inkoo Kang, Jong Su Kim and Sean Liew will begin careers with the U.S. Air Force after graduating. BY Ron Mackovich
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
USC-educated immunobiologist receives prestigious Soros Fellowship
Eric Hoyeon Song, who graduated from USC Dornsife with a bachelor’s in biochemistry, is one of 30 academics to receive the 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. By Grayson Schmidt
4 USC Dornsife undergraduates are named 2020 Goldwater Scholars
Standout undergraduates aim to make a lasting impact in their future careers. By Darrin S. Joy
Academic Honors and Fellowships Spring 2020 Newsletter
3 New USC Schwarzman Scholars, Presidential Fellows Fall Conference, Micro-Seminars, 2nd Annual TSS Faculty & Dean’s Tea, Upcoming Advisement & Deadlines.
Fulbright Scholars Swap Labs Across the Atlantic
Fulbright Scholars Swap Labs Across the Atlantic
For 8th year running, USC earns top honors for producing Fulbright students
Fourteen USC students received the prestigious grant to study and conduct research overseas.
Goldwater Scholar wants to use AI to help ensure justice where children are involved
Math major Zane Durante’s artificial intelligence research seeks to revitalize disappearing languages, predict if skin lesions are cancerous and help child testimony be taken seriously in court.
Filmmaker Takes on China On Schwarzman Scholarship
Thanks to a prestigious prize, this USC Dornsife alumnus is headed to China to study the culture and business of filmmaking.