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At the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Linkof is expanding ideas about art that he first navigated at USC Dornsife, where he earned his PhD.

A childhood encounter with a best-selling book about the Revolutionary War sparked a love of history for Benjamin Goff, a USC ROTC alumnus who graduated from USC Dornsife with a history degree in 2025.

The Grammy-nominated performer says his studies in linguistics, psychology and neuroscience continue to influence his music, philanthropy and work as a biotech entrepreneur.

Meet seven extraordinary alumni committed to defending the nation.

As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, USC Dornsife scholar Laura Dominguez ’12, ’23 is bringing diverse perspectives into conversations about history and belonging.

A scholar of cultural memory, Michelle Commander ’10 is helping preserve the truth of African American history and culture for the nation through inspired museum leadership and public scholarship.

The USC Dornsife psychology alumna overcame academic struggles, rebuilt a USC rugby program, completed one of the Army’s most demanding challenges, and now leads a platoon of 33 soldiers.

Mark Stevens ’81 — NVIDIA board member, venture capitalist and USC trustee — says risk-taking, persistence and long-term thinking remain essential to innovation.

The USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program gives both students and alumni opportunities to expand their horizons in meaningful ways.