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, our diversity represents 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
Dornsife Compass is a free career development tool for USC Dornsife alumni. With Compass, you can search for jobs, research employers and employer contacts, and access valuable resources.
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.
Alumni News
A ship, and a sailor, reborn
A sailing accident almost kept her off the water forever. Now Jordan Winters ’19 is documenting her own maritime cultural traditions.
USC Dornsife receives gift to expand the understanding and clinical management of migraine and other debilitating neurological pain
Arnold and Roberta Mahler aim to break down research silos, accelerate treatment progress and bring hope to patients and families.
$50 million gift commitment establishes The Ronald and Leslie Sherwin Initiative for environmental protection at USC Dornsife
Pioneering initiative aims to unite diverse academic disciplines for ecosystem conservation.
A math degree from USC Dornsife opens up unexpected and diverse career options
From artificial intelligence to politics, medicine to biotechnology, law to finance, a USC Dornsife math major opens doors to an array of professional fields.
Filmmaker and alumnus Edoardo Ponti will deliver 2023 USC Dornsife commencement addresses
Ponti, who graduated in 1994 and now serves on USC Dornsife’s Board of Councilors, will speak to the College’s more than 2,000 graduates at ceremonies on May 12.
What’s it like to compete on a reality dating show set in the era of ‘Bridgerton’ and Jane Austen?
On NBC’s “The Courtship,” 16 men used courtship methods from Regency-era England to win the heart of Nicole Rémy, who graduated from USC Dornsife in 2018 with a degree in geodesign.
No Tests or Essays — Just Fun Learning
Launched early in the pandemic, the Dornsife Dialogues virtual event series — which features USC scholars and other experts engaged in fascinating live discussions — remains enormously popular.
Alumni Voices
Our alumni pursue diverse and sometimes surprising careers. Yet 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 Independent Voter Surge: Unraveling the Impact
More voters now identify as independent than with any specific political party. Join us for an enlightening discussion regarding the implications of this pivotal change.
Unmasking Horror Movies: Revealing Deeper Truths
Dive deep into the shadows of cinema with us as we explore the captivating world of horror films. Beyond the spine-tingling suspense and heart-pounding scares, what deeper truths do these films unveil about our society?
Automation, AI, and our Human Future
We usually pay the most attention to the impact of AI on work, but what about political and social life? Join our discussion for the answers to these questions from our panel of experts.
Ways to Stay Connected
Stay connected with fellow alumni and USC Dornsife from wherever you are with in-person and virtual opportunities.
Connect With Us
USC Dornsife Alumni Relations
(213) 740-4990
Address
1150 South Olive Street, Suite 2400
Los Angeles, CA 90015