USC Dornsife News

A lifelong ballet dancer, Needham found a new passion for neuroscience at USC Dornsife — and a career path that lets her combine both interests. [3¼ min read]

Though she didn’t set foot on campus until orientation, the psychology major quickly got involved in causes aimed at leaving the university — and the world — a little better for the next generation and beyond. [3½ min read]

Degrees in international relations and the global economy and Spanish, performing in an a cappella group and building an immigration court watch program prepare the graduating senior to continue a family trend. [3 min read]

Graduating USC Dornsife senior Elaine Huang led the student orchestra through the COVID-19 pandemic as it produced a unique set of virtual concerts. [4¼ min read]

Tiara Wilson studies how themes of resistance, justice and cultural identity are expressed in the region’s immensely popular music genre. [2¾ min read]

Graduating with dual degrees in narrative studies and computer science — and possessing an “others first” attitude — Ashwin Bhumbla aims to use his skills for the greater good. [3 min read]

Inspired by her experience at a refugee camp in Greece, biological sciences and global medicine student Lauren Yen launches organizations that improve health care documentation and shelter conditions for vulnerable populations. [3 min read]

Exceptional test scores and grade-point averages highlight incoming USC Dornsife class, which includes a large number of first-generation and transfer students.