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.
In commencement speech, Brookings president tells Price grads they can shape the future
Cecilia Elena Rouse, president of The Brookings Institution, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 Commencement ceremony for the USC Price School.
Price grads provide Congress with insights into how Americans save for retirement
Master of Public Policy students win top award for analyzing a large dataset on private-sector pensions for their practicum project.
BRED grad prizes people-first approach to learning and leadership
Roskwitalski has cultivated a powerful technical skill set that she will be put to good use as an analyst at Rialto Capital, a real estate investment firm.
MHA grad lands prestigious Mayo Clinic fellowship
After Commencement, Gianna Marino will be a fellow at Mayo Clinic, one of the best hospital systems in the world.
Homelessness advocate named Graduate Speaker for USC Price Commencement
Elijah Dow, a Graduate Research Assistant at the Homelessness Policy Research Institute, wants to use what he’s learned to help his hometown.
USC Price grad has inspected every LA Metro station
Ashley Espinosa, who interned at the transit agency, got special insight into LA’s public transportation system.