Commencement 2017: Spotlight on Hugo Partida, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Hugo Partida was inspired to a career in health care by his mother.

“She worked really hard being a single mom, raising four kids and getting a bachelor’s degree in nursing,” Partida said.

After spending time researching potential health care careers and Read More »

May 1st, 2017|Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2017: Spotlight on Kelsie Kaiser, USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Kelsie Kaiser knew she wanted to be a physical therapist after shadowing a USC physical therapist during high school.

“The experience opened my eyes to the impact that a physical therapist can have,” Kaiser said. “A physical therapist not only improves Read More »

May 1st, 2017|Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2017: Spotlight on Alicia Mendoza, USC Chan Division

Alicia Mendoza (Photo/Angela Lally)

For as long as she can remember, Alicia Mendoza has admired the work of Christian missionaries. In occupational therapy she found a career with similar attributes: provision of Read More »

May 1st, 2017|Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2017: Spotlight on Joseph Christian Ungco, USC Chan Division

Joseph Christian Ungco (Photo/Heather Van Buren)

Joseph Christian Ungco, MA, has a clear vision for the profession’s future. Thanks in part to the occupational therapy doctorate degree he will receive May 12 Read More »

May 1st, 2017|Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2017: Spotlight on Alison Cogan, USC Chan Division

Alison Cogan (Photo/Jenn Page)

Alison Cogan, MA, may be a civilian but she deeply appreciates the social and family life of military servicemembers.

Not only is her brother an active duty Marine, Cogan’s Read More »

May 1st, 2017|Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|