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Alumni Marquee Summer 2025

Our Trojan Family has been busy. Here is a selection of alumni activities and achievements from the first half of 2025.

Noa Gardner

Alumni Q&A: Noa Gardner MFA ’20

For our Alumni Q&A series, Noa Gardner MFA ’20 talks about his new play “The Staircase,” authenticity in language and the importance of reading to writers.

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McKinley Belcher III named 2025 SDA Commencement Speaker

Award-winning actor and writer returns to alma mater for May ceremony

The Award-winning actor and writer will deliver the keynote address at the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ 2025 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16

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