USC Dornsife News

Diedre L. Badejo ’73 is deeply rooted in community.

Using plastic piping, marshmallows, cork and other everyday items, fourth and fifth graders at Foshay Learning Center get a hands-on lesson in robotics and ocean science as part of the Joint Educational Project’s Young Scientist Program.

Alumnus Matthew Boone received one of USC’s first community service awards for his work with the Joint Educational Project (JEP). A generation later, his daughter’s participation has created a new bond.

A progressive degree student at USC Dornsife, Pavitra Krishnamani’s community service has inspired her decision to attend medical school and consider child psychiatry.

USC Dornsife psychology alumna Bita Shahian is committed to helping Angelenos gain cutting-edge technology training. Recently, she facilitated a bootcamp to teach USC students skills to work for a tech startup.

As USC Dornsife’s newly appointed associate dean for science and health, USC alumna Erin Quinn has a far-reaching vision to transform the university’s pre-health programs into a nationwide model.

Undergraduates taking an introduction to Shakespeare course from USC Dornsife’s Julianne Werlin work with USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) students to produce Hamlet.

USC Dornsife alumna, actress and activist América Ferrera delivers the keynote address during the 40th anniversary celebration of USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project (JEP).