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Congratulations to USC faculty members Kyle Abraham, Natalia Molina, Amy O’Neal, and Jennifer West on being named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows.

This prestigious honor recognizes achievement and promise in scholarship, the arts, and public life.

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The USC School of Dramatic Arts has announced the Cynthia Erivo Scholarship, supporting the next generation of multihyphenate artists across film, theatre, and the creative industries.

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USC’s newest graduates celebrated commencement at the Coliseum, marking years of hard work and achievement with family, friends, and faculty in attendance. The Class of 2026 marked an unforgettable milestone.

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USC undergraduate researchers were in the spotlight at the CIRM COMPASS Symposium, presenting work in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine across multiple USC labs.

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USC Dornsife graduate wins a U.S. innovation competition and will represent the U.S. at the global final, competing against founders from more than 40 countries.

Their project Lifeline AI uses technology designed to help people reach support.

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Professor Erroll Southers, USC’s Associate Senior Vice President for Safety and Risk Assurance, from the FBI to higher education, his career that reflects a commitment to service, resilience, and impact across institutions and communities.

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For more than 40 years, The Serving Spoon has been a cornerstone of the Inglewood community. Now, the family-owned restaurant has earned the James Beard America’s Classics Award, an honor recognizing local institutions with lasting impact.

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From USC to kitchens around the world, USC Dornsife alumnus George Stiffman ’19 is expanding how Americans think about tofu. He's turning a simple ingredient into a platform for creativity, sustainability and global connection.

Read here: https://t.co/a7JZz7uiGB

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At USC, Alexandra Somodi is bringing together engineering, medicine and the arts. The Viterbi graduating senior has led creative projects and contributed to medical imaging research, applying innovation to real-world challenges.

Read here: https://t.co/TqJDQDmKxm

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From Houston church music to Los Angeles stages, USC Thornton alumnus Paul Cornish '18 is shaping a distinctive voice in jazz. Following his Blue Note debut, he reflects on faith, humility and the influences that guide his sound.

Read here: https://t.co/xoqHG6Zw3B

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After witnessing how difficult it was for speech-impaired patients to communicate, USC Marshall alumnus Lance Patak MBA ’07 founded VidaTalk, a platform that helps patients connect with care providers and improve outcomes in hospitals.

Read here: https://t.co/m7PuWO2x7s

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From linguistics labs to student leadership, USC Dornsife senior Kyle Ng is graduating with a focus on safer AI and stronger communities, shaped by interdisciplinary study and mentorship at USC.

Read here: https://t.co/ygYtcUcrTJ

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Driven by experience and guided by opportunity. Two USC Dornsife graduating seniors turned personal health challenges into purpose, gaining hands-on research and community experience as they prepare for medical school.

Read here: https://t.co/UUlOC3P4s5

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Trojan alumni are helping lead the AI era. Mark Stevens ’81, MS ’84 and Mary Stevens are investing $200 million in USC to expand AI research and innovation across health, business, the arts and beyond.

Read here: https://t.co/lFTCo5ngqV

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Lindsey Vonn is coming to USC Annenberg. The Olympic gold medalist and media entrepreneur will deliver the 2026 commencement address, joined by alumna Sophie Flay, who will introduce her at Alumni Park.

Read here: https://t.co/Z94B8vyg11

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The 2026 USC Age Tech Symposium brought together faculty, alumni and industry leaders to explore the future of aging and care. The conversation centered on using innovation to improve outcomes while keeping people at the heart of it all.

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USC Doctor of Social Work alum Jessie Shay transformed her capstone into Chronically Informed, a nonprofit focused on health equity and patient empowerment. Her journey highlights how Trojan alumni are turning education into meaningful change.

Read here: https://t.co/8TfKsxT9M2

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The USC School of Dramatic Arts is launching a new institute for the age of AI. The Institute for Actor-Driven Innovation will bring together students, alumni and industry to explore how technology and human creativity can work together.

Read here: https://t.co/sAK89x6iBA

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Pete Carroll’s legacy at USC goes far beyond wins and titles. As he prepares to address the USC Marshall Class of 2026, former players and current Trojans reflect on the mindset, mentorship, purpose he instilled across the Trojan Family.

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Before selling more than 45 million records, Dexter Holland was a USC student. Now the Dornsife alum, who earned his bachelor’s, master’s and PhD at USC, is returning to Alumni Park to deliver the 2026 commencement address.

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