USC Dornsife News

Lured by the opportunity to do undergraduate research at USC Dornsife, human biology major Kaushik Parvathaneni has thrived. Up next: a master’s degree and studying medicine.

As commencement calls, two graduating seniors reflect on their time at USC Dornsife and look ahead to careers in linguistics and narrative studies.

The history and music major helps youngsters see the impact of music — from Beyoncé to Beethoven to the music of Botswana — on their own communities.

Chemistry whiz Ryan Lopez wants to become the role model he never had while growing up in South Los Angeles.

The aspiring surgeon has helped the homeless get to medical appointments and find available resources — and he’s just getting started.

Vivek Shah graduated from USC Dornsife with bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and philosophy setting a steady foundation for his future studying medicine.

Sierra Drummond, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in NGOs and social change, has hosted a radio show, worked with the homeless, served as a camp counselor with underprivileged youth and spent a semester studying in Scotland.

A spinal cord injury in high school left Zack Wentz paralyzed. He turned that misfortune into a passion for breaking down barriers for himself and fellow Trojans with disabilities.

At the inaugural USC GeoScavenge, incoming freshmen use geospatial technology to familiarize themselves with the University Park campus.