Marine microbiologist awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship
Julia Schwartzman Headshot

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

When words fail, she just builds
Elisa McCormick

“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.”

Alumni providing care and pursuing change
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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.

An unforgettable moment
Andrea Woywitka

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.

Three families, one mission
USC Rossier donors

With a passion for USC and a shared commitment to education, these families are ensuring future teachers feel the Trojan spirit. Read more about alumni supporting student scholarships

Lifting others as she climbs
Ella Rae Bautista with parents seated outside

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

2 prestigious grants fund PhD research in marine and molecular biology
Headshot of two students.

Research on neurogenerative disorders and the capacity for marine life to withstand warmer temperatures has gotten a boost, thanks to a grant and fellowship awarded to PhD students.

First-Gen Student Leads the USC Liquid Propulsion Lab
Danetti Martino

Soon to launch into a career at one of the nation’s top space companies, graduating student Danetti Martino has already gained ground as lead engineer of one of the nation’s top student rocketry labs.

Sticking the Landing: Marta Davila Mateu
Marta Davila Mateu

Graduating computer science master’s student Marta Davila Mateu on mastering skating, surfing and theoretical computer science at USC

No More Burnout: Mohamad Awada Wants to Optimize your Workspace
Mohamad Awada

Mohamad Awada, a graduating Ph.D. student in USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, reflects on five years of research developing dynamic environments for modern workspaces.