November 22, 2021 Dear Trojans, As we prepare to enter the final month of 2021, we want to thank you for the hard work you put in to help us continue to move forward in accomplishing our mission through teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice, health care, and public service. Your efforts throughout this second…
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11/18- Renaming of the Center for International and Public Affairs
Dear Trojan Community, The Center for International and Public Affairs is a hub of history, international studies, and scholarship. Sitting at the heart of our campus, it brings people together across many different cultures and communities. After the USC Board of Trustees approved the renaming of this building in June 2020, I appointed a Naming…
11/8/21 – Message from President Folt
November 8, 2021 Dear Trojan Community, When I came to USC two years ago, it was clear that the challenges we faced would require the collective efforts of a great university. This university has embraced change, committed to a new culture, and is building a sound foundation for USC’s future. I have been inspired by…
10/29-Letter to the community from President Folt regarding recent events
Dear USC community, Sexual assault is a serious problem at university campuses across the country, and it is a problem at USC. When it happens, the entire university is impacted. We share in the anger at this violence and compassion for those who are harmed. It strikes at the heart of the community and the…
10/22- An important message from USC
Dear USC community, We are writing to provide additional information about Wednesday’s campus crime alert. That alert referenced two separate incidents: a police report of sexual assault at a fraternity last weekend, and confidential information that drugs may have been placed into drinks without consent at a party last month at the same house, leading…
8/30 – Trojans Together Again
Greetings Trojan Family, USC is once again bursting with life. Everywhere you look, students are brimming with excitement to be back living and learning on campus. I am filled with gratitude. Gratitude for the incredible medical, health care, student services, and administrative staff who helped us reopen safely and securely. Gratitude for our extraordinary faculty, academic,…
8/5 – Fall semester update from President Folt
Dear Trojan Community, The University Park Campus looks amazing and is ready to welcome back more than 44,000 students and nearly 12,000 faculty and staff over the next few weeks. We are on track for a return to the full breadth of in-person academic, research, clinical, and service activities after nearly 18 months of video…
6/2 – Reenergized to Reunite – A Message from USC President Carol L. Folt
Greetings Trojan Family, We just completed our in-person and online commencement ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021. Seeing the joy on the faces of our graduates and their families and friends is unforgettable. It was no small feat – with 14 individual ceremonies over 7 days and a total of 36,000 degrees and certificates…
4/9 Commencement update for 2020 and 2021 graduates
April 9, 2021 Dear Trojan Community, I am pleased to let you know that state health officials have opened commencement to participation by the full graduating classes of both 2020 and 2021. This also applies to international students who are permitted to travel to the United States. International students currently located abroad should work with…
4/8 Update on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force
April 8, 2021 Dear Trojan Community, Last June, we announced a series of actions to advance our efforts at fostering excellence, diversity, access, and a sense of belonging and inclusion across our campuses. Thousands of you have participated in these efforts, and with your input, we have either completed or made substantial progress on all of the…