Over the last several months, our university has undertaken an extraordinary effort to strengthen its financial foundation and prepare for uncertainties facing all of higher education.
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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.
Earlier today, I sent this letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. I appreciate the various points of view shared with me by many members of our community. Although USC has declined to join the proposed Compact, we look forward to contributing our perspectives, insights, and Trojan values to an important national conversation about the future of higher education.
Today, I’m excited to introduce the USC Open Dialogue Project, a university-wide effort that will help us strengthen these essential values. This project will offer a range of programs and events, creating meaningful opportunities for Trojans to listen, engage, and grow — even when we disagree.
October 9, 2025 I am honored to chair the President’s AI Strategy Committee, which will bring together faculty and leaders from across USC to guide how we integrate artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly into our teaching, learning, and academic lives. As Interim President Kim has noted, this is a pivotal moment: AI is reshaping every aspect…
October 9, 2025 Safety and emergency preparedness are a top priority for the university. Since 2008, USC has participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill every October as part of our extensive emergency management program. We urge all staff to participate in this year’s Great ShakeOut, an international earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, at 10:16…
Every day, artificial intelligence becomes a more visible part of our lives — from how we learn and work to how we connect with each other. One of my top priorities as president is to harness USC’s opportunity to lead in the age of AI, and I’m pleased to announce two major initiatives that will guide how we integrate this technology across our academic mission in an ethical and responsible manner.
On Wednesday evening, USC received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education inviting us to provide feedback on a draft Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is central to providing a university environment where we can all thrive. Today, the USC Department of Public Safety posted the 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
As we celebrate this International Day of Democracy at USC, I call on our community to reflect on the values that sustain both our democracy and our university — open dialogue, mutual respect, and freedom of expression. In the video above, our deans (plus one guest) share some thoughts on what democracy means to them.