I 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.
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During 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.
I 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.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and upon the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee, we are writing to share that Beong-Soo Kim has been unanimously elected the 13th President of the University of Southern California. He will assume the role effective immediately.
On 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.
December 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 been planned for months, will proceed as scheduled and will simulate an active shooter scenario…
I 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.
At 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.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol Kim as Vice President, Enrollment Management, effective February 25, 2026. Carol is a visionary, global-enrollment strategist known for building transformative programs from the ground up, creating international partnerships, and expanding access through innovative recruitment and financial aid models. In her new role, she will lead USC’s enrollment strategy and continue our efforts to advance our commitment to academic excellence and access.
We are excited to share some preliminary information about our upcoming 2026 commencement and event schedule in order to assist graduates and their families with their planning.