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From Trade School to Bachelor’s Degree

From Trade School to Bachelor’s Degree

High school dropout Chander Letulle never thought of himself as a scholar. Yet he managed to turn his wastewater operator certifications into an associate and then a bachelor’s degree. He went on to earn a master’s degree in environmental engineering, all to advance...
Tuskegee Airman Ted Lumpkin

Tuskegee Airman Ted Lumpkin

On December 30, 2019, Theodore Lumpkin, Jr. became a centenarian. If one did not know that he recently celebrated his 100th birthday, with a series of parties given by family, friends and those whose lives he has touched throughout his years, it would not be obvious....
Empowering Others by Empowering Social Workers

Empowering Others by Empowering Social Workers

Suzanne Dworak-Peck ’65, MSW ’67 first saw a social worker in action on a tour of a Los Angeles County hospital as a USC undergraduate. Impressed by the woman’s knowledge, ethics and impact on others, the senior psychology major with a penchant for helping people...