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…
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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.
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.
At USC, we understand our future is shaped by the sustainable choices and actions we make today. That’s why we’re working to foster a socially, environmentally, and economically responsible university to achieve our ambitious Assignment: Earth goals.
On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, we are thrilled to share the presidential search brochure and position summary that resulted from your feedback over the spring and early summer.
During this challenging period, we want to reaffirm USC’s commitment to your well-being, personally and professionally. In alignment with the university’s values and to support you during this time, the Office of Behavioral Health’s WorkWell Center is launching a new initiative for faculty and staff.
One of my highest priorities is ensuring that USC has the strong financial foundation needed to continue delivering on our mission of academic excellence into the future. Today I’m writing to explain some difficult actions that need to be taken to address USC’s structural deficit in our volatile external environment. Although these actions will be painful, I am confident they will position USC for further success as a great research university, and a magnet for many of the best students and faculty in the world.
Research is fundamental to USC’s mission. Our researchers are developing groundbreaking treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, blindness, and cancer; generating innovative technologies that improve lives; and expanding the frontiers of human knowledge and understanding.