April 4, 2023 Dear USC Community, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Andrew Guzman as USC’s next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, starting July 1, 2023. Dr. Guzman is a renowned legal scholar and economist, and an innovative academic leader with decades of experience building programs across multiple disciplines. In his…
Category: Provost
3/23- Announcing USC’s first Vice Provost for the Arts
March 23, 2023 Dear USC Community, The arts at USC are central to our special mission – from performing, literary, and visual arts to design, music, architecture, and cinematic arts, they touch every part of our university. The arts challenge us to see our communities through different lenses, shifting our perspectives in unique ways. On…
2/9- Appointment of University and Distinguished Professors
February 9, 2023 Dear USC Community, We are pleased to honor exceptional members of our faculty with University and Distinguished professorships, USC’s highest academic honors. We present these annually to faculty who have brought great distinction to our university through their work, which enlightens collective understandings and contributes to the advancement of society. It is…
1/24 – Announcing Jason King as Dean of USC Thornton
January 24, 2023 Dear USC Thornton School Community,, On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that we will welcome Dr. Jason King as Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. King will join us from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where…
1/12- 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…
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…
9/23 – Message to USC Community
September 23, 2022 Dear USC Community, It is wonderful to see our campus alive with in-person classes, activities and events that provide opportunities for our students to learn and interact. We’ve enjoyed seeing so many of you at our evening concerts, involvement and career fairs, and so much more. A thriving Greek Life has been…
6/6 – Introducing Julia M. Ritter as Dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
June 6, 2022 Dear USC Kaufman School Community, On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that we will welcome Dr. Julia M. Ritter as dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Ritter will join us from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University,…
5/20- Highlights from an Amazing Year
Greetings Trojans everywhere, As we head into the summer, I wanted to share some highlights from a monumental year at USC. Have a wonderful summer and Fight On! Carol L. Folt President
3/7 – Appointment of New University and Distinguished Professors
March 7, 2022 Dear USC Community, Every year, we are pleased to honor members of our exceptional faculty with University and Distinguished professorships. These are USC’s highest academic honors, which we present to our colleagues who have brought great distinction to our university through the unparalleled excellence of their accomplishments. It is my pleasure to…