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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
Beong-Soo Kim unanimously elected 13th president of USC
A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
Turning Education Into Opportunity, Action and Impact
The “We Are Here” series showcases the Big Ten Academic Alliance, with USC among its member universities, featuring students and alumni who share how learning becomes action, launching careers, creating jobs, saving lives, advancing innovation and serving neighborhoods nationwide.
Trojan Talks Podcast
Join Beong‑Soo Kim, 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.
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.
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
- Join the AI Conversation: New Discussion Sessions AddedWe are scheduling additional AI discussion sessions hosted by USC’s AI Strategy Committee to ensure broad participation across our community.
- Introducing new Early Decision admissions options for Fall 2027 applicantsI am pleased to announce that University of Southern California will expand upon its admissions practices beginning with new student applicants seeking admission for the 2027-2028 academic year. After a successful pilot that occurred this past fall within the Marshall School of Business, the university will offer an Early Decision option to nearly all undergraduate programs in response to growing demand from students who are confident that USC is their top choice college.
- USC’s 2025 Financial ReportDuring President Kim’s town hall meetings last fall, many in our community asked for greater visibility into the university’s financial operations. While USC’s financial data is publicly available on our website each year, this new report is designed to make that information easier to navigate and understand.
- A Message from USC President Beong-Soo KimI am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed the 13th president of the University of Southern California. To the Board of Trustees, the Presidential Search Committee, our amazing faculty, staff, and students, and the entire Trojan Family: thank you for entrusting me to advance USC’s mission – with openness, vision, and integrity – during this time of change and immense opportunity.