USC Dornsife News

The USC Dornsife senior hopes to use his social policy experience in legislative work or community organizing before going to law school.

The first to graduate from the creative nonfiction track of USC Dornsife’s PhD in Creative Writing and Literature program, Melissa Chadburn has covered the child welfare system across multiple genres.

USC Dornsife senior Woori Lee established a nonprofit that provides aid and resources to individuals like her grandfather who fled the authoritarian nation.

USC Dornsife senior Anthony Khoory is fascinated by the many elements — cultural, linguistic and otherwise — that make people “the same, but different.”

Graduating with a degree in political science and a minor in dance, Robles will be heading to Taiwan as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

USC’s 2023 valedictorian exemplifies how USC Dornsife’s diverse learning opportunities and supportive community cultivate well-rounded, high-achieving students.

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.

Serish Thakker graduates with degrees in public policy and international relations

Alyssa Young found support from USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative and the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. She, in turn, helped others find their way.