With undergraduate and graduate degrees from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Lourdes Bustamante is on track to become a senior living leader.
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Arjun Karnwal, an undergraduate student in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, developed a software script that can significantly improve the way radiation treatments are conducted.

The CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions for undergraduate computing research in North America. The award spotlights students who demonstrate exceptional potential in computing research fields.

The prestigious award recognizes individuals who excel as “public scholars,” sharing their expertise to benefit society.

USC Dornsife scholar Julia Schwartzman joins a select group of science luminaries that includes nearly 60 Nobel laureates.

“I have really bad dyslexia,” she said, “and have struggled with that for a long time – ever since elementary school. Words don’t do a good job of conveying anything, really. And so I’ve kind of switched to physical things because I feel like I can convey and understand a lot more from looking, feeling and making.”

Three USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology master’s graduates use their expertise and leadership not only to care for older adults but also to advocate for better aging policies.

Andrea Woywitka DDS ’26 has earned the top Friends of Dentistry Scholarship — an award of $50,000 that will help her realize her dreams of giving back to underserved populations.

With a passion for USC and a shared commitment to education, these families are ensuring future teachers feel the Trojan spirit.

Guided by a deep commitment to community and family, PASA graduate Ella Rae Bautista Columbres ME ’24 is helping students realize their full potential.