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
Trojans Celebrate Earth Month 2025
With Earth Day on April 22, USC dedicates the entire month of April to amplifying Assignment: Earth, the university’s sustainability framework for a healthy, just and thriving campus and world. Join us for events, education, service and more.
LA Wildfires Relief Grants
The USC community has united to establish funds providing direct financial support to students, faculty and staff affected by displacement or fire-related costs, covering temporary housing, food, transportation and more.
USC Arts Now
This initiative creates new opportunities to engage and activate the arts as an interdisciplinary platform for creativity, inquiry, research and problem-solving.
Launching USC’s Frontiers of Computing initiative
USC President Carol Folt launched a $1 billion-plus initiative to expand and infuse 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
- Update on Executive Orders and Federal Agency DirectivesOver the past month, I have heard from many of you regarding federal guidance on issues that could have significant ramifications for universities across the country. We appreciate there is uncertainty and I’m writing to update you on how USC is reviewing and responding to these recently issued executive orders and federal agency directives.
- Executive Orders and Agency MemosMany of you have questions about the recent executive orders and agency memos. To help track these and related university communications, we have created this website.
- USC Presidential Search UpdateWe write to provide an update on the search and recruitment process for our next university president, and on important steps that are underway to build on USC’s momentum by ensuring continuity of leadership and a smooth transition at the end of this academic year.
- Announcing USC’s senior vice president of human resourcesDear Colleagues, It’s my pleasure to share the exciting news that Stacy Roberts Giwa has been appointed senior vice president of human resources. Stacy has been serving in this role as interim since October 2024. She brings a wide breadth of experience, skills, and expertise to this critical university function. Stacy will oversee USC’s Human Resources, Equity, and Compliance division, as well the Office of Professionalism and Ethics; the Office of Culture, Ethics, and Compliance; and the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX.