Four USC students receive CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards
Four USC students, Dutch Hansen (top left), Aryan Gulati (top right), Hao Jiang (bottom left) and Ryan Wang (bottom right)

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.

USC Dornsife honors scholars with 2024 Communicator of the Year Award
Student headshots

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

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
three profile photos

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.

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.

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.