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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.

Darnell Adler’s Lifeline AI took the top prize at Red Bull Basement’s World Final, giving the recent economics graduate new momentum to build what he hopes will become a global standard for discreet emergency alerts.

PRSA recognized the magazine’s integrated storytelling strategy, which extends faculty research and alumni stories beyond print through video, social media, live events and digital engagement.

Darnell Adler, who studied economics, is one of three U.S. winners of Red Bull Basement, a global competition for students and first-time founders.