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Graduates News

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  Pomp and Unusual Circumstance

  May 15, 2009

  Stationed in Tikrit, Iraq, Saddam Hussein's birthplace 87 miles northwest of Baghdad, Apollo Emeka served as an intelligence analyst for the Army National Guard. During his deployment, Emeka's base was bombed several times.… more>

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• Four to Receive Honorary Degrees

  May 1, 2008

  A shrewd corporate executive, a forceful activist, a risk-taking producer and a philanthropist will receive the university’s top commencement awards Friday. Robert A. Iger, chief executive officer of the Walt Disney… more>

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• Tales from Commencement

  May 1, 2008

  Andrea Contreras Here is how a fellow student described Andrea Contreras, who graduated with degrees in two demanding majors — political science and neuroscience — and is headed to law school at Columbia University… more>

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• 10,000 Degrees to be Awarded

  May 1, 2008

  More than 40,000 graduates and their families are expected to fill Alumni Memorial Park and the sites of 34 satellite ceremonies for the 125th annual commencement at USC Friday. “Students take their place in a long… more>

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  The Real Trojan Family

  August 1, 2004

  Six children who graduated from USC, Parents HonoredBy Katherine Yungmee KimAugust 2004 On August 4, the Mexican American Alumni Association hosted the Perez Family Recognition Luncheon, a heartfelt affair where both Perez… more>

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