Integrity. Excellence. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Well-being. Open Communication. Accountability. USC’s Unifying Values are a North Star for every Trojan, but a select few students represent the true embodiment in ways that stand out among their peers. Those undergraduate and graduate students were honored on May 9 during the annual Student Recognition Awards Ceremony.
Recognized for their non-academic contributions that “have significantly enriched the quality of life at USC,” the recent recipients for the 2023–2024 academic year surpassed “expectations through leadership, volunteer work, and community engagement” that exceeded their stellar achievements in the classroom.
Additionally, two Marshall graduates were recognized by the school for their leadership and service with honors awarded during the Commencement ceremony on May 10.
We congratulate the following Marshall and Leventhal graduates:
USC STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARDS
Order of the Laurel and the Palm
Established in 1960, the Order of the Laurel and the Palm is the highest honor awarded to students completing their degrees who display exceptional leadership and service that makes a lasting impact on the university community and/or the world. Less than one percent of undergraduates and graduates earning their degrees are selected to receive the Order of the Laurel and the Palm.
Esha Azad, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Serena Chen, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting and MBT)
Cindy Thai, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Order of Arête
Arête, taken from the Greek, means virtue or excellence in attaining one’s utmost human potential. This award honors graduate students who have distinguished themselves above their peers through university or community leadership beyond those required for their academic programs and through impactful and exemplary service to the university community or the world.
Daniel Balaszek, Marshall School of Business (MBV)
Benjamin Brewer, Marshall School of Business (MBA)
Taona Fagan, Marshall School of Business (MBA)
Raymiro Gomez-Galiano, Marshall School of Business (M.S. Social Entrepreneurship)
Miles Jackson, Marshall School of Business (MBA)
Samyak Shamkuwar, Marshall School of Business (MBA)
Jake Stemmons, Marshall School of Business (M.S. Finance)
Courtney Sullivan, Marshall School of Business (MBA)
Gavin Wei, Marshall School of Business (M.S. Finance)
Order of the Troy
Undergraduate students who receive the Order of Troy have made notable contributions to their peers within USC Student Life, the USC community, and/or the world through exemplary service or active leadership. While these students have pursued academic excellence, they have also devoted extensive time and energy in service outside the classroom and their other commitments.
Mariam Hagopian, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Radhika Jain, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Nicole Liu, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Sean McCalla, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Adebamike Ogunade, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Nicolas Ruesga, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Belis Michelle Saran, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Chamine Tran, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Juan Pablo Wilson, Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Serena Xiao, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting)
Athena Xue, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting) and Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
Kevin Yu, Leventhal School of Accounting (B.S. Accounting) and Marshall School of Business (B.S. Business Administration)
USC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AWARDS
Albert T. Quon University and Community Service Award
Every year, the Albert T. Quon University and Community Service Award is given to a graduating Full-time or Part-time MBA student who has achieved success in both school and community service through their leadership and service to others. Students are nominated by Academic and professional staff in Graduate Programs.
Dr. Jack Dittrick Memorial Leadership Award
This Scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior who has exhibited outstanding leadership during his/her undergraduate years at USC and the Marshall School of Business.
- Alex Tse (B.S. Business Administration)
