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.

Carrying the Torch: Jevon Torres
Jevon Torres

Graduating computer science senior Jevon Torres on leading the National Society of Black Engineers President USC Chapter and carrying the torch

New Dynamic Duo? AI and People Skills Are Changing Business
Nan Jia

“If [the human touch] works alone, it’s going to be less effective than when it is coupled with this highly valid content provided by AI. Both are indispensable.”

As a Nonprofit Executive Director, Graduate Alum Amplifies Black Voices in Entertainment
Jenean Glover

“I think in every aspect of my life, it has been about helping folks create their narrative.”

More Help, Less Waste: Alum Develops Popular Compost Service
USC IYA student, Ben Wan in front of composting buckets

“I just absolutely loved this idea that we could create a society that wasn’t consuming so much and then having an end of life for product or energy, but more creating a more circular system.”

Eye on AI
Headshot of Jonathan Choi, USC Gould Professor
Professor Jonathan Choi looks into impact of artificial intelligence on the law.

“I hope to bring the same sensitivity and understanding of students’ needs to my own teaching…Our students are hard-working, talented and have a professional mindset. And the faculty is world-class.”

How the One Bicycle Foundation helps orphans around the world get to school
USC Student on bicycle at USC Health Sciences campus
Sebouh J. Bazikian ’24, a student at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, was in high school when he started his journey into philanthropy. (Photo / Damon Casarez)

“Running a nonprofit or being involved in philanthropy doesn’t have to be a full-time job. There are so many resources to help you get started, and even the simplest ideas can have a relatively large impact.”