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
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
- Register for a Spring 2026 Mindful USC courseThe Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Mindful USC’s virtual and in-person mindfulness classes are now open for spring enrollment and are free for all USC students, faculty, staff and alumni.
- USC Launches ChatGPT Edu for Students, Faculty, and StaffAs we begin the Spring 2026 semester, I am excited to announce that active USC students, faculty, and staff can now explore generative artificial intelligence with USC’s ChatGPT Edu workspace. Over the next few days, you will receive an invitation from OpenAI to activate your ChatGPT Edu account.
- 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…