We came here to find our place in the world and to let the world find us.
To grow our minds, spirits, and our networks.
To listen and learn; to understand and be understood.
To be somewhere we belong that belongs to us.We Are SC.
Happening Now at USC
Research that Saves Lives
USC’s researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world.
Frontiers of Computing
A $1 billion-plus initiative that expands and infuses advanced computing throughout the university’s programs and curriculum with ethics at its core.
Fight On: We Are SC Stories
Every Trojan has their reasons that drew them to the Trojan Family. The University of Southern California is a rich tapestry of inspiring individuals, each with a triumphant story to share. Whether the story is about a student, a faculty member, a staff member or an alum, they all have one thing in common: being a part of the Trojan Family means that you are part of something larger than yourself.
University Messages
- Important Update on University FinancesOne of my highest priorities is ensuring that USC has the strong financial foundation needed to continue delivering on our mission of academic excellence into the future. Today I’m writing to explain some difficult actions that need to be taken to address USC’s structural deficit in our volatile external environment. Although these actions will be painful, I am confident they will position USC for further success as a great research university, and a magnet for many of the best students and faculty in the world.
- Supporting Trojan Research ExcellenceResearch is fundamental to USC’s mission. Our researchers are developing groundbreaking treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, blindness, and cancer; generating innovative technologies that improve lives; and expanding the frontiers of human knowledge and understanding.
- Welcoming Interim President Beong-Soo KimIt is with great appreciation and trust that we extend a warm welcome to Beong-Soo Kim, who will serve as our president on an interim basis beginning today.
- A Message from Interim President Beong-Soo Kim to Faculty and StaffIt’s a tremendous privilege to begin serving as your interim president today. I step into this role during a period of unprecedented uncertainty and change. From research and global engagement to athletics and the rise of AI, nearly every aspect of USC’s mission and work is being challenged and reshaped.