Alumni
The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the University of Southern California. As alumni of the liberal arts core of a powerhouse research university, we serve as a dynamic intellectual resource that is woven into the fabric of our communities.
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Career Development
USC Dornsife Career Pathways and USC Dornsife Alumni Relations collaborate to provide services, resources, and opportunities to support alumni career development.
Trojans Hiring Trojans
Handshake is a free career development platform for employers to connect with students and alumni. USC Dornsife events, jobs, internships, career resources and much more are available to employers and students 24/7.
Network with Alumni
The Trojan Network is a networking and mentorship platform that helps alumni launch their next career and share experience with USC students and fellow alumni. Begin connecting with the Trojan Family today.
1:1 Career Advising
Alumni receive free one-on-one career advising. These sessions can include career path and transition, resume, cover letter and LinkedIn review, job search strategies, mock interviews and negotiating a job offer.
USC Dornsife 10 to Watch
Meet the inaugural 10 to Watch, an annual recognition of outstanding recently graduated alumni. From a food entrepreneur reshaping how people eat to a paleobiologist advancing our understanding of evolution, this first cohort reflects the breadth of achievement and the range of paths a USC Dornsife education can open.
Alumni News
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10 USC Dornsife alumni to watch in 2026
These accomplished alumni are changing everything from our diets to our understanding of ancient life on Earth.
Former Trojan swimmer aims to be first USC medalist in the Winter Olympics
Only four years after switching to bobsled, Carsten Vissering finds himself at the pinnacle of the sport.
USC Professor Elected to Prestigious Academies for AI and Systems Engineering Work
Neil Siegel elected to prestigious academies for research on when artificial intelligence is ready for critical systems.
James Bullock officially installed as USC Dornsife dean
USC President Beong-Soo Kim describes the astrophysicist as “the perfect person to steer Dornsife into the future.”
USC again named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
Meet the 19 Trojans who have been awarded the prestigious grants this academic year.
The House on 34th Street: USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project spans generations of service
JEP is one of the university’s most enduring initiatives, educating Trojans and serving community members for more than half a century.
USC Dornsife honors 104-year-old alumnus, veteran and former Secretary of the Navy
Paul Ignatius, a 1942 USC Dornsife graduate and World War II veteran, leaves a legacy that spans public service, journalism and philanthropy.
From lab to conference: How travel awards shape USC chemistry careers
Support from USC Dornsife alumni enables graduate students to attend science conferences and present their research to the broader scientific community.
USC Dornsife’s new dean on the value of the liberal arts – and what sets the College apart
Astrophysicist and former UC Irvine Dean James Bullock shares his perspective on USC Dornsife’s strengths, the power of public scholarship, and why asking life’s biggest questions matters.
How do you land a job? Just “Ask John”
A weekly podcast hosted by John Foulger of USC Dornsife Career Pathways helps students and alumni perfect their job-hunting skills.
Alumni Voices
Our alumni pursue exciting and sometimes surprising careers. Despite the paths they take, their careers are informed by the foundational skills they learned at USC Dornsife: communication, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, empathy and understanding of different cultures – proficiencies essential to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Vallery Lomas
Baker, Cookbook Author | Class of 2007Once a successful attorney, Vallery Lomas pursued her true passion, becoming a baker, cookbook author and contributor to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The History Channel and more.
Travis Chen & Brian Femminella
Co-Founders of SoundMind | Class of 2021 and 2022They started as random roommates at USC. Now, just two years removed from college, they’re the co-founders of a youth mind management tool that has raised more than $3 million.
Saud Siddiqui
Founder, Sketchy | Class of 2011Struggling to survive medical school? USC Dornsife Alum Saud Siddiqui has a tool to help! The 2011 graduate founded a company called Sketchy that helps medical students study for exams — and you can do it without flash cards.
Support the USC Dornsife Community
Hiring a Trojan, mentoring an undergraduate student, volunteering for community service projects, and philanthropic support are just a few ways that you can give back to USC Dornsife.
Lifelong Learning
The academic heart of USC, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences offers a spectrum of lifelong learning opportunities. Learn from world-renowned faculty and alumni on topics as diverse as Dornsife.
Dornsife Dialogues
Explore stimulating online forums in which leading scholars and distinguished alumni from USC Dornsife share new perspectives, research-based findings and fresh insight on timely topics.
The Science of Fatherhood
What actually happens to a man’s brain, body, and identity when he becomes a father? Join Dean James Bullock and USC Dornsife psychologist Darby Saxbe — author of the new book Dad Brain — for a science-backed conversation about fatherhood and family.
Discovering Life In Unexpected Places
Join USC Dornsife Dean James Bullock for a conversation with USC researchers and alumni exploring how Earth’s most extreme environments are shaping the search for life beyond our planet — and what it reveals about our own origins and future.
From Gold Rush to Gigabytes California’s 175 Years of Change and Reinvention
Join us as we commemorate California’s 175th anniversary by exploring defining moments that have shaped the Golden State — from its 1850 admission to the Union to today’s tech-fueled transformation.
Ways to Stay Connected
Stay connected with fellow alumni and USC Dornsife from wherever you are with in-person and virtual opportunities.