USC Dornsife News

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.

When Stephanie Canizales chose to do her doctoral research on undocumented and unparented child migrants, she had no idea she was starting out on a remarkable personal journey that would lead to a deeper understanding of her own identity.

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.

More than 60,000 members of the Trojan Family united on the University Park Campus for USC’s 134th commencement ceremony.

The college experience offers something different for every student, and as they graduate, each takes to heart the unique lessons they’ve worked hard to earn.

Cooper Nelson’s USC adventure has stretched from law, history and culture to cinema, with a little Voltron and Bigfoot thrown in for good measure.

Earning a doctorate in mathematics from USC Dornsife is the culmination of years of diligent study, and just the beginning of a prolific career.