From academics to real-world impact, explore stories from our community that highlight the people and experiences making 17勛圖 a place of opportunity, discovery, and success.
Anna Palmer Student Sociology Critical Theory & Social Justice Anna Palmer has devoted her college career to mentorship, supporting social justice and her research on Afro-Carribbean motherhood.
Rahsaan Middleton Student Biology Rahsaan Middleton has worked to build community on campus through his involvement with the Muslim Student Association.
Besher Ashouri 18 Alumni Cognitive Science A cognitive science major at Oxy, Besher Ashouri is a now a student at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Sara Packer 18 Alumni Mathematics A mathematics major with a sociology minor, Sara Packer is fascinated by customer buying behavior in her work as an Inventory Planning Analyst for Banana Republic.
Vivian Vuong 18 Alumni Diplomacy & World Affairs Vivian Vuong majored in Diplomacy & World Affairs with an economics minor, which helped lead her to her current job as a Tax Trainee in the Business Process Solutions division at Deloitte Vietnam.
Carson Malbrough 18 Alumni Politics A passionate politics major, Carson Malbrough fuses personal ethics, his Oxy education and experience with political organizing in his role as a political leadership fellow with DigiDems.
Tor Myhren 94 Alumni English Apple vice president of marketing communications Tor Myhren thinks he has the best job in the world.
Ken Lowney 87 Alumni Philosophy Ken Lowney is president of Oakland-based Lowney Architecture. His approach is rooted in his belief that architecture is more than simply buildings, andif thoughtfully and responsibly doneit can positively contribute to society and advance a community.
Morgan Winston 14 Alumni Marine Biology Morgan Winston built on her undergraduate experience working with the Vantuna Research Group to pursue a masters in marine biology and a career in coral reef preservation. She even has a marine species named after her.
Sophia Brown Student Theater & Performance Studies Public Health A seasoned performer, Sophia Brown has nurtured a musical career as a singer, guitarist and flutist. But her experiences at Oxy have helped ignite a twin passion for theater.
Lindy West 04 Alumni English Lindy West is executive producer of the Hulu TV series "Shrill," which is based on her bestselling memoir. She speaks out with her pointed and frequently funny observations on feminism, social justice and self-image.
Yasmin Vossoughian 00 Alumni History Mother of two and yoga enthusiast Yasmin Vossoughian brings her passion for storytelling to the MSNBC anchor desk.