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USC Rossier doctoral student Zuriel Oduwole nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The internationally lauded 23-year-old filmmaker, education advocate and policymaker came to USC to deepen her understanding of leadership and organizational change.
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“I want students to leave my class as better humans.”
Leonor Luis, the 2025 USC Rossier master’s commencement ceremony student speaker, emphasizes teaching with purpose and leading with heart.
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Is tech helping or hurting? California school districts take action
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Featured Faculty: Patricia Burch, Jon Fullerton
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