Professor Josh Kun, Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication at USC Annenberg, has agreed to assume this role [Vice Provost of the Arts] on September 1, 2023.
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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.
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).
Congratulations to Dr. Puri – I am excited for the future of our research capacity. And thank you to the members of our provost search committee for agreeing to serve. I look forward to receiving the committee’s recommendations and finding the right individual to ensure our academic excellence for years to come.
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!
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…