Dear Trojan Family, As the news unfolded over the weekend, our community of Trojans – here and across the world – united in grief and shock over the shootings in Monterey Park. This terrible act shattered a day of celebration and joy – the Lunar New Year – a time when billions of people rejoice…
Category: President
1/18 – Allyson Felix Field
Dear Trojan Community, I’m writing to share some wonderful news: we are naming the landmark athletic field located at Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium after one of our most illustrious Trojans – Allyson Felix (USC Rossier Class of ’08, Hon. Doctor of Humane Letters ’22). Allyson represents the Trojan spirit so beautifully – she is…
Provost search announcement and new SVP for research and innovation
Dear USC Faculty and Staff, The spring semester is off and running – I hope you are enjoying being back in the mix with our dynamic students as much as I am. I’m writing to share two important developments that help us advance our special mission here at USC: Provost SearchWe have established an…
1/10 – Spring Semester Welcome from President Folt
Dear Trojans, I wanted to wish you well and share a few thoughts as we begin a new semester. There’s so much to look ahead to this spring! With gratitude, Carol L. Folt President
12/15 – A Season of Appreciation
Dear Trojans: The end of the fall semester is a flurry of activity on our campuses and around our community. Students, faculty, and staff are on the move—tackling final exams, reading (and grading) papers, and completing projects. All 22 of our schools are abuzz with purpose and momentum. When I reflect upon the past year,…
12/13 – Appointment of SVP for University Advancement and Alumni Relations
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…
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…
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…