The events featured appearances by John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi, Reince Priebus and other prominent political and media figures. Funds raised support the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.
As they commission during a pandemic, the three international relations majors remember what brought them to USC while looking positively toward the future. [3½ min read]
Since she was 11 years old, the cognitive science major wanted to be an epidemiologist. Now, as she prepares to graduate during the COVID-19 pandemic, USC’s 2020 valedictorian sees that career becoming more important than ever. [1 min read]
Poet and playwright Catherine Theis graduates with a Ph.D. in creative writing having found her life’s passion and her partner within the academy. [6 min read]
Though he came into USC as undecided, Thomas Kim was destined to major in international relations. Now, he hopes to use his skills to make an impact domestically and abroad. [1¼ min read]
International relations major India Sposato has been helping the vulnerable since she was a child. Her next steps aim to build on that experience. [4¼ min read]
Political junkie, Latin scholar and sketch comedy performer Austin Peay is the first-ever politics editor for USC Annenberg Media. He graduates this year with a double-major in classics and law, history and culture. [4½ min read]
Deeply affected as a child by the Rwandan genocide, Robert Nshimiyimana volunteers to help the underserved, works to make compounds that may reduce harmful inflammation — and hopes one day to help his home nation reach its full, unified potential. [5¼ min read ]
Tenacity and a belief in the power of education helped transfer student Nicholas Chapman build a better life for himself. He wants to become a doctor to give others the same chance. [4¼ min read]
