Dear Trojan Community, I am excited to announce that Scott Rabenold has been appointed senior vice president for university advancement and alumni relations, effective February 1, 2023. Scott comes to us from the University of Texas at Austin, where he has served as vice president for development since 2016. An accomplished development leader, he firmly…
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12/12 – Active shooter drill on December 15
This Thursday, December 15, DPS will partner with the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, and others in a drill at the University Park Campus that will simulate an active shooter situation.
12/9 – New Assistant Vice President & Chief for the Department of Public Safety
Dean Trojan Community, After an extensive and thorough search process, President Folt and I are pleased to announce that Lauretta Hill has been hired to be the new Assistant Vice President/Chief at the Department of Public Safety. Chief Hill will start her new role on January 23. Chief Hill’s distinguished law enforcement career spans more…
12/6 – 2022 USC Culture Report
Dear Trojan Community, I am pleased to share this update on USC’s Culture Journey. For the past three years, tens of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and administrators have collaborated, contributing to discussions and surveys resulting in the creation of USC’s Six Unifying Values. Together, we are intentionally defining and building an ethical and inclusive…
11/22 – Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs announcement
Dear Trojan Community, I write today to share that Charles Zukoski will be stepping down from his post as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, effective January 1, 2023, and returning to his roots in full-time teaching and research at USC. I want to thank Provost Zukoski for his dedication and service to…
11/17 – Accelerating pharmaceutical science and biomedical engineering at USC
Dear Trojan Community, Today, the Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering and the University of Southern California are announcing a major initiative to advance human understanding in pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical engineering, and to facilitate greater integration with USC’s academic research community. More than 20 years ago, USC received a generous gift from Alfred E. Mann…
11/10 – DPS leadership Search and CAB update
Key issues covered in below communication: Greetings, I write to provide an update on our search for the university’s next Department of Public Safety (DPS) leader and to share the latest on the university’s efforts to review and implement the recommendations made by our Community Advisory Board (CAB). Leadership search for our Department of Public…
11/7 – Nov. 11 Veterans Day and Weekday Football Game at the Coliseum
To: USC Students, Faculty, and Staff From: David Wright, Senior Vice President, Administration Date: November 7, 2022 Subject: November 11: Veterans Day and Weekday Football Game at the Coliseum On Friday, November 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., USC will host the Colorado Buffaloes for a football game at the Coliseum. Because this is Veterans Day, it is…
11/2 – Expo Park to host LAFC USC Trojans matches Nov 5
To: USC Students, Faculty and Staff From: David Wright, Senior Vice President, Administration Date: November 2, 2022 Subject: Exposition Park to host both LAFC and USC Trojans matches on November 5 Congratulations to the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), which won its Western Conference Championship game last weekend. As a result of its victory, the…
10/19 – Winter Recess update
Dear Trojans, With the USC Competes initiative, we are committed more than ever to investing in you: our world-class faculty and staff. Every day, you bring immense talent and dedication to support the university’s mission. You ensure that teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice, and public service thrive here. You are critical to all aspects of…