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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

2020 Astronaut Scholarship Recipient
Zane Durante

Zane Durante is a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

Valedictorian, salutatorians face uncertainty

By Twesha Dikshit and Ana Mata

USC-educated immunobiologist receives prestigious Soros Fellowship
USC alumnus Eric Hoyeon Song, now at Yale University, is one of 30 academics to receive the 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. (Photo/Courtesy of Eric Hoyeon Song)

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