Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I have a mixed background of biological sciences and biostatistics. Our department has a group of amazing faculty who are conducting cutting-edge research in statistical genetics, which perfectly matches my background...
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#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 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 Jesse Lloyd Goldshear, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Behavior Research Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I chose USC and the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences due to the strength of research, diverse faculty research foci, access to institutional resources, and to work specifically with my mentor Dr....
#2023Trojan: Meet Karli Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? USC is a place like no other and I couldn’t wait to join the Trojan Family. I’m from a town where there are less people there than there are just on USC’s campus. In the heart of Los Angeles, California, there are so...
#2023Trojan: Meet Stephanie Navarro, Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I chose USC because of the unmatched opportunities to work with experts in the field and train in an academic setting where the focus of our work is truly on serving the patients and communities who contribute to our...
#2023Trojan: Meet Riya Shah, Bachelor of Science in Global Health Graduate
Why did you choose to pursue your degree at USC? I chose USC because I was excited about the inclusion of International Relations classes in the global health curriculum, as well as the wide variety of health promotion classes offered. The research component of the...
#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...
#2023Trojan: Meet Bridgette Do, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Behavior Research
Eight years ago, Bridgette Do saw a flyer recruiting students to the USC REACH Lab. The then undergraduate student, decided to get involved and applied to the research position investigating physical activity and eating behaviors. This experience would propel her into...
