Propelled by Mentorship, an Astronautical Engineer’s Path To Success 
Brooke Rios

For graduating student Brooke Rios, the path to engineering excellence was discovered in the powerful alliances she forged along the way.

The USC Viterbi ISE Graduate Weaving Words and Limbs
Meredith Lapidas

A poet who recently published her first two collections, Class of 2024 graduate Meredith Lapidas also has a background as a contortion artist.

Social work graduate determined to help fellow veterans thrive in rural communities
Alyssa Warburton

For Alyssa Warburton, life is a dedication to service for her country. First, serving five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and now advocating for veterans in rural Washington state who are struggling to transition to civilian life and at risk for suicide.

Once unhoused and despite a family loss, USC Dornsife senior graduates and heads to Yale law school
Sophia Perez

Political science major Sophia Perez, fueled by personal experience with housing insecurity, advocates for tenants’ rights.

Conducting My Life: Carlos Ramirez
Carlos Ramirez

Graduating computer science senior Carlos Ramirez on the healing power of music, long-awaited family reunions and landing his dream job.

40-something single father, Army vet and lifelong USC fan earns bachelor’s degree
Jaime Gomez

Jaime Gomez, who spent six years in the U.S. Army and 16 years in the business world before becoming a first-generation college student, graduates with honors and an undergraduate degree in history.

Veteran graduate completes educational mission following leave of absence to evacuate female Afghan soldiers
Rebekah Edmondson

Rebekah Edmondson says it was her duty to support the members of a specially trained unit she worked alongside during her multiple deployments to Afghanistan.

International student graduates with 4 bachelor’s degrees from USC Dornsife
Carl Zhoug

Sibo “Carl” Zhou earns degrees in applied mathematics, religion, economics and data science, and global studies, and captures a USC Renaissance Scholar Prize in the process.

Changing Course: Natalie Fung
Natalie Fung

From PR to data science, Natalie Fung, a graduating master’s student, on becoming a “double Trojan” after a life-altering accident.

USC Price grad clowns around to help hospital patients
Phong Doon

Phong Doozy, a soon-to-be Master of Health Administration, is tasked with using laughter as medicine, putting smiles on the faces of those facing serious injuries or terminal illnesses.