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
Driven to help immigrants, graduating senior finds her path at USC
As a Trojan, Tingyee Chang discovered her passion for research. It guided the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants toward a double major in neuroscience and public policy.
USC ranked Fulbright Top Producer for 7th year
USC was named a top producer of Fulbright scholars for the seventh consecutive year after 14 students were chosen for 2018-19. By Michael Tseng
USC named one of nation’s top Fulbright producers for 2018-19
Fourteen USC students received Fulbright grants to conduct research, teach or study abroad.
Three USC students are Truman Scholarship finalists
Three USC students named finalists for the Truman Scholarship, a competitive award for student leaders planning a career in public service.
Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Students, 2018-19
Now seven years running, USC is a Top Producer of Fulbright students among research institutions across the nation.
Parents’ sacrifices drive first-generation Mork Scholar to succeed
USC Mork Family Scholar Jacqueline Martinez motivated to provide family and others in similar circumstances with a better life.
Merit Scholars and Fellowship Recipients on the 2018 Inspiring Trojans List
From students giving college a shot later in life to staff and faculty members who encourage Trojans to break the mold, here are 10 stories that stuck with our USC News readers.
2017-2018 USC Presidential Fellow awarded prize for outstanding paper
The Center for the Study of the President and Congress published a selection of the 2017-2018 class of Fellows’ original research papers. Jamie Kwong ’18 was awarded the David M. Abshire Award for Most Outstanding Paper by an International Fellow for “Cold War and Post-Cold War Rogues: U.S. Foreign Policy Responses to China’s and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programs”.
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