Designed to prepare young leaders to serve as a bridge between China and the rest of the world, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The program offers the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a fully-funded one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua …
Monday, November 2 Introduction to USC Libraries (at a Distance) for Graduate Students – 2:00-2:50pm PST (View Recording)Target Audience: Graduate StudentsLearn about the services and resources of the USC Libraries, particularly for online and distance learning and research. Come with questions! Virtual FaculTea – 3:00-4:00pm PSTTarget Audience: UndergraduatesThe Research & Fellowships Week kickoff event provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to connect with …
October 23, 2020 1:00-2:00pm PSTUSC Scholar Distinctions This session will review the three USC Scholar Distinctions, adjustments to eligibility due to COVID-19 for the 2020-21 application, and frequently asked questions. View Recording Here
November 2 – 6, 2020
Academic Honors and Fellowships, The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs present the 6th Annual Research and Fellowships Week.
September 25, 2020 1:00-2:00PM PSTFellowship Advising 101This session will offer an introduction to Academic Honors and Fellowships programs and services. Topics include university award opportunities, USC Signature Academic Events, and competitive fellowships. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in goal-setting exercises and Q&A. View Recording Here
During the height of the pandemic, Trojan Scholars Society, the official student association for USC merit scholars, launched a virtual book club. The idea was championed by TSS co-chair Bethany Baudhuin. BY Chandrea Miller
Blake Ackerman Blake is a junior majoring in Business Administration. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Undergraduate Student Government. His personal passions include encouraging student involvement and improving our overall campus climate. Blake is a member of USC’s Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and served as a Campus Engagement Intern for Hillel @ USC. Last summer, Blake interned …
2020 Astronaut Scholarship Recipient Zane Durante is a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied and Computational Mathematics. Eager to dive into artificial intelligence projects at USC, Zane joined the Center for AI in Society, Student Branch (CAIS++) in the fall of his freshman year. His first completed project used machine …
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
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
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
Academic Honors and Fellowships celebrates USC’s 2020 graduating class of outstanding scholars through a video series.
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
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