USC News

Commencement 2008

05/13/08
A list of the key stories behind this year's graduation ceremony. To view the university's main Commencement Web site, visit www.usc.edu/commencement


Four to Receive Honorary Degrees
Robert A. Iger, Sweet Alice Harris, Norman Lear and Harlyne J. Norris to receive highest commencement awards.

10,000 Degrees to be Awarded
President Sample to preside over the main ceremony starting at 9 a.m. Friday in Alumni Memorial Park.

Don’t Pigeonhole This Valedictorian
Fifth-year senior Julianne Yulan Gale is an actress, linguist, orator, filmmaker, computer scientist and ‘lifelong learning teacher.’

Two USC Salutatorians Named
Reed Doucette and Andrew Horning represent the Class of 2008.

Jeffrey Davenport Plays With Heart & Soul
This year’s Spirit of Troy award winner was the band’s unanimous choice.

Shy No More, Yvonne Tam Serves Others
Life at USC clicked when the senior discovered how service can mesh with public health.