COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC’s president shares a message of hope and encouragement with the university’s newest graduates.

COMMENCEMENT 2022: The USC Rossier alum — winner of seven Olympic gold medals and the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history — shares words of wisdom with USC’s Class of 2022.

The president — a biologist — notes that diverse perspectives are key to creating a more sustainable future, whether students come from backgrounds in business, engineering or the arts.

COMMENCEMENT 2022: A class tempered by the uncertainty of COVID-19 crosses a finish line during USC’s 139th commencement ceremony — where a new passage awaits. Share in the festivities and see some of our favorite photos of the day.

USC experts predict wildfire threat to grow in coming years, but see hope in new mitigation methods.

COMMENCEMENT 2022: The goal for commencement ceremony venues is to be zero-waste — or as close to zero-waste as possible.

COMMENCEMENT 2022: Alyssa Young found support from USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative and the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. She, in turn, helped others find their way.

COMMENCEMENT 2022: From humble beginnings in El Salvador to Los Angeles County leader, Laura Trejo has earned a USC bachelor's degree, two USC master's degrees and now a Doctorate of Social Work.