Emily Suarez decided in fourth grade that she wanted to attend USC. After seven years of hard work and sacrifice in the Neighborhood Academic Initiative program, her plan is becoming a reality. Though Emily Suarez has always had a plan, the COVID-19 pandemic further ignited her desire to make an impact in her community. “I…Continue Reading Long-aspiring USC student proves that dreams can come true
Nelson Henriquez Jr., who will graduate from the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative this month, has medicine on his mind. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed public health to the forefront. For Nelson Henriquez Jr., it also has provided a preview of the possibilities of his desired career path. As an upcoming graduating…Continue Reading Pandemic provides soon-to-be Trojan with career path possibilities
Even a global pandemic could not stop the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s class of 2020 from gathering online to rejoice in their successes. On April 29 and May 1, the graduating high school seniors of the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative gathered online to celebrate their college decisions. The…Continue Reading USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s 2020 grads celebrate on Zoom