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.
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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.

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

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.

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”