#2022Trojan
Congratulations Graduates!
Visit the Keck School of Medicine commencement page for information on celebrations across the School.
Kane Thomas Vu
“I came to college with this one-track mind of becoming a doctor, and global health opened my eyes.”
– Kane Thomas Vu earns his Bachelor of Science in Global Health with a minor in Natural Science. He is an Honor Cord Recipient
Elizabeth Tapia
“The best way we can empower these individuals and communities we work with is to come with an open mind, have no expectations and just listen to them.”
– Elizabeth Tapia earns her Master of Public Health degree
Colleen Corrigan inducted into The Order of Arête
Arête, taken from the Greek, means virtue or excellence in attaining one’s utmost human potential. Members of the Order of Arête have distinguished themselves above their peers through campus or community leadership roles beyond those required for their programs of study, often making notable contributions to the university, academic discipline, community or world at large. In these leadership roles, members demonstrate significant depth and scope of responsibility, and they are recognized for upholding value and meaning over individual achievement. The award represents the highest honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their academic programs.
Colleen graduates with her Master of Public Health degree.
#2023Trojan: Meet Kyana Iida, Student Speaker and Progressive Degree Graduate
From the first moment speaking with Kyana Iida, it is clear she has a big heart. The progressive degree student, selected as the student speaker at the Keck School of Medicine undergraduate graduation ceremony this year, has made a habit of serving others – both...
#2023Trojan: Meet Avaion Ruth, Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Graduate
I’ve learned to dream bigger. “When I think of my 13-year-old self and the fantasy of getting out of the rural south to go somewhere bigger with more opportunities…to now hold these positions in leadership,” explains Avaion Ruth, “it’s mind blowing!” Ruth is a student...
#2023Trojan: Meet Baiyi Chen, Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? USC always my dream school. What is one of your favorite memories from your program? The study of design methods. What course in your program did you enjoy the most and why? PM 510: Principles of Biostatistics because...
#2023Trojan: Meet Maya Golob, Master of Science in Global Medicine Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I believe the clinical track within the global medicine program is the best educational preparation for medical school. What course in your program did you enjoy the most and why? I loved the Core Principle Systems...
#2023Trojan: Meet Songru Wang, Master of Science in Public Health Data Science Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I chose USC because of its well-known prestige and all the famous alumni. What is one of your favorite memories from your program? The course design which gives students the opportunity to explore computer science...
#2023Trojan: Meet Sophia Arakelian, Master of Science in Global Medicine Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? USC is a very interconnected school and really wants its students to achieve greatness! What is one of your favorite memories from your program? Making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to the woman’s...
#2023Trojan: Meet Elizabeth Nguyen, Master of Science in Global Medicine Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? The Master of Science in Global Medicine program provided me the opportunity to connect me to inspiring peers and faculty that share our global aspirations for world health. What is one of your favorite memories from...
#2023Trojan: Meet Krisilda Atieh, Progressive Degree Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? As someone who wants to enter the healthcare field, I think it’s important to gain a broader understanding of the health issues a patient may face, so that I am better equipped to handle the situation and provide them...
#2023Trojan: Meet Abigail Kim, Master of Public Health Graduate
Growing up, Abigail Kim moved around a lot— And she hasn’t stopped since. During one summer in high school, she went on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya where she attended an international science camp. “I had a family friend who was a Professor in Public Health in nutrition,...
#2023Trojan: Meet Tanzina Sazmin, Master of Public Health Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? It’s a renowned University in Los Angeles What is one of your favorite memories from your program? To gather so many different experiences in different fields What course in your program did you enjoy the most and why?...
#2023Trojan: Meet Chigozirim Chukwu, Master of Public Health Program Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I chose to pursue my Master of Public Health (MPH) at USC due to the culture and community that is fostered by the Trojan family. Between the rigorous academics and endless extracurricular opportunities, USC has forever...
#2023Trojan: Meet Avaion Ruth, Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Graduate
I’ve learned to dream bigger. “When I think of my 13-year-old self and the fantasy of getting out of the rural south to go somewhere bigger with more opportunities…to now hold these positions in leadership,” explains Avaion Ruth, “it’s mind blowing!” Ruth is a student...
#2023Trojan: Meet Lauren Sinks, Master of Public Health Graduate
Lauren Sinks is the outgoing President of the USC Master of Public Health Student Association (MaPHSA), a student-run organization that provides peer support to our Master of Public Health (MPH) Trojans. In this role, she led a board of 10 members and served as a...
#2023Trojan: Meet Sarah Kukich, Master of Public Health Online Program Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? Rather than checking a box in a classroom, the Master of Public Health program at USC enables you to practice as a professional through the 260-hour practicum experience. I was most excited to contribute to the field of...
#2022Trojan: Meet Charlotte Sackett, Master of Public Health online program graduate
Charlotte Sackett earns her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in biostatistics and epidemiology. What has been your biggest accomplishment during your studies? Being awarded a National Cancer Institute grant as a Cancer Epidemiology Education in...
#2022Trojan: Meet Saba Doustmohammadi, Master of Public Health online program graduate
Saba Doustmohammadi earns her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in biostatistics and epidemiology. Why did you choose to pursue your degree? The start of my MPH program was during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from the world-class...
#2022Trojan: Meet Meilani Cayabyab, Master of Public Health online program graduate
Meilani Cayabyab earns her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in global health. Why did you choose to pursue your degree? I chose to study Global Health because I wanted to understand health from different cultural perspectives. What's one of your...