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.
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.
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.