A Day for Celebrating
As USC’s commencement festivities continue, all eyes will turn toward the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for Thursday night’s main ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will be livestreamed, as will each of the individual school commencement ceremonies. Don’t miss a minute.
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Countdown to Commencement
Celebrating the Trojan Family — and the Class of 2026
Student Success Stories
On May 14, the Trojan Family honors the latest graduates in a tradition-filled ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Meet some of those Trojans who are ready to head out and change the world.
Gerontology graduate finds belonging, then embraces research and leadership
COMMENCEMENT: A first-generation college student, Tiffany Wang treasures the support and opportunities for growth she found at the USC Leonard Davis School.
Student commencement speaker ready to show his ‘superpower’: ‘Making other people happy and bringing in the energy’
COMMENCEMENT: Football helped USC Annenberg senior transfer student Malique “Kash” Amos become a charismatic leader.
New graduate started helping with USC research as a freshman — in high school
COMMENCEMENT: Eleanor Love — USC Price’s undergraduate commencement speaker — is hardly the first Trojan to help conduct research for USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy. But she’s the first to start at age 14.
Love of language and community — and AI safety — fuel graduate’s USC experience
USC Dornsife computational linguistics major Kyle Ng explores ways to make large language models safer while also helping his fellow students feel at home on campus.
Veteran shares journey to USC master’s in nutrition, healthspan and longevity
COMMENCEMENT: Faith Huss, who served in the U.S. Army for 10 years prior to attending USC, will use her nutrition and dietetics expertise to serve patients at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach.
New graduate is motivated by his Peruvian heritage to pursue career in international policy
COMMENCEMENT: Alexander Ryan will share his thoughts as the graduate speaker for the USC Price School ceremony.
Top Headlines
PODCAST: The president sits down with Assal Habibi, USC associate research professor of psychology and director of the USC Center for Music, Brain and Society, to discuss how music — something deeply woven into society and the human experience — helps shape the brain.
The prestigious recognition honors academic inventors whose patented discoveries have made a tangible impact on society.
COMMENCEMENT: Football helped USC Annenberg senior transfer student Malique “Kash” Amos become a charismatic leader.
COMMENCEMENT: Thousands are expected on the University Park Campus for USC’s 143rd commencement celebrations this week. You’ll want to plan accordingly.
USC united against Alzheimer’s: Collaborating in research and care
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million Americans, a number projected to nearly double by 2060. USC researchers and clinicians are working across disciplines to advance prevention, treatment and care, bringing new insight to one of the nation’s greatest health care challenges.
Spotlight: USC Leventhal School of Accounting
A global leader in accounting education, the USC Leventhal School of Accounting combines academic excellence with a forward-looking, industry-connected approach. With top-ranked programs, a close-knit learning environment and deep ties to the business community, Leventhal prepares students with the technical expertise, critical thinking and an ethical foundation to lead across accounting, finance and data-driven industries.
