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A scholar of social change and a visionary philanthropist will address this year’s graduating class.

USC is the only university on the tour, an exhibition that brings some of America’s most significant founding-era documents to communities around the country.

Olivia Northcutt-Wyly credits the Swim with Mike Foundation, which raises scholarship money for disabled athletes, with helping her find her way when illness ended her competitive swimming career. The organization’s annual USC fundraiser is this weekend.

Several USC graduate programs rank in the top 20 in the annual report, with USC Chan’s occupational therapy program landing a top ranking.

The cross-school partnership with USC Annenberg public relations class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical.

COMMENCEMENT: Honorary degree recipients include a literary legend, a classical music virtuoso and a trailblazing geophysicist. Baccalaureate event will feature author Lisa Miller.

LA28 CEO Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover delivers stirring keynote; 100-year-old World War II veteran George Mullins is a surprise star attraction.

STORY and PHOTOS: The theme of this year’s event was “Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future.”

Holland — who earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at USC Dornsife —  will speak to the college’s 2,000 graduates on May 15 in Alumni Park.