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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
AI@USC
At the USC, artificial intelligence is more than just code — it’s a catalyst for discovery, creativity and social good. Across USC schools, Trojans are pioneering ethical, human-centered AI that saves lives, expands opportunities and deepens our understanding of what it means to be human in the age of intelligent machines.
Trojan Talks Podcast
Join Beong‑Soo Kim, Interim President of USC, in Trojan Talks, a podcast series spotlighting candid dialogue about the Trojan Family’s shared journey. From how higher-ed adapts in a tech-shaped world to what student-success means today, each episode brings together voices inside and beyond campus to explore USC’s mission, values and forward momentum.
USC Open Dialogue Project
Dialogue isn’t just for the classroom. It’s at the heart of the Trojan experience. At USC, we’re cultivating a culture where every voice matters, every idea is heard and every student has the confidence to engage with respect and curiosity.
Research that Saves Lives
USC’s researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world.
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
- Announcing the Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social WorkOn behalf of Interim President Beong-Soo Kim, I am delighted to announce that Laura S. Abrams, MSW, PhD, a professor in the Department of Social Welfare, Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA, has agreed to serve as the next dean of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, effective July 1, 2026. Abrams will also be appointed as the David Lawrence Stein/Violet Goldberg Sachs Professor of Mental Health.
- Annual drill for an active shooter on Friday, Dec. 19December 17, 2025 The annual, previously scheduled safety drill for USC’s Department of Public Safety, the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and others will take place on Friday, December 19, at USC’s University Park Campus. This drill, which has…
- Announcing USC’s interim Senior Vice President and Chief Communications OfficerI am writing to let you know that Joel Curran, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, will be leaving USC on December 31 and returning to his native North Carolina to consult and be closer to his wife and family.
- Announcing USC’s Adoption of ChatGPT EduAt USC’s recent AI Summit, we shared an exciting announcement: As part of our commitment to expanding equitable and responsible AI, ChatGPT Edu will be available for our university use in 2026. All active USC students, faculty, and staff (including Keck Medicine of USC) will gain unlimited access to ChatGPT Edu, which includes OpenAI’s most advanced models like GPT-5.