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
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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

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

By Twesha Dikshit and Ana Mata

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

Standout undergraduates aim to make a lasting impact in their future careers. By Darrin S. Joy