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Catalyst for Change

Recent graduate Eugene Durrah, MSW '13, led a march through the streets of Compton, Calif., to bring awareness to his hometown’s social and economic issues. What he didn't expect was the tidal wave of support backing him up.

Presidential Honors

Dean Marilyn Flynn has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in honor of her commitment to strengthening the United States by making a difference through volunteer service.

Endowment Created for Flynn Prize

Lloyd Sun has inaugurated an endowment fund for the school’s internationally competitive Flynn Prize for Research with a $100,000 gift. The internationally competitive prize recognizes scholars whose interdisciplinary research has achieved high social impact and demonstrable change in the lives of vulnerable populations.

Congratulations, Class of 2013!

View photos from this year's commencement activities on our Facebook page.

Honoring Excellence

Each year, the USC School of Social Work recognizes those faculty and graduating students who have made significant achievements in their academic careers and contributions to the USC and at-large communities.

Spotlight

Social Welfare Leaders

The California Social Welfare Archives honored Marleen Wong, clinical professor and associate dean of field education; victim advocate Ruth Slaughter; and Menlo College President James Kelly for their commitment to social welfare.

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People

Bettering Child Welfare

Former police officer Jaymie Lorthridge is now a social work PhD student with a passion for finding large-scale solutions to critical issues plaguing the child welfare service system.

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