Commencement Stories
Discover the inspiring stories of our graduates. Here, you’ll discover more about their journeys, the challenges they have faced, their accomplishments, and the dreams they are pursuing as they step into the future.
Price real estate grad helps redevelop L.A. County General Hospital
Eddie Pech, who will earn a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development, will help transform the mothballed landmark near his home.
COVID-19 pushed Price MHA grad to pursue a public health career
Alex Gramajo, who will earn a Master of Health Administration, experienced the barriers faced by minority communities in Milwaukee.
Price Ph.D. student develops new way to measure urban accessibility
Yuquan “Wendy” Zhou’s dissertation introduced a novel, “people-based” approach that measures when and where essential services are accessible in daily life.
Alexander Ryan named Graduate Speaker for 2026 USC Price Commencement
Ryan, a Peruvian American, plans to pursue international policy to help communities in South America.
Eleanor Love named Undergraduate Speaker for 2026 USC Price Commencement
Love’s academic research career at USC began as a freshman – in high school.
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to deliver USC Price Commencement keynote speech
Rudd, who is Australia’s outgoing Ambassador to the U.S., will address 5,000 graduates and their families during the USC Price School Commencement ceremony.