March 27, 2025 Dear Trojans, We write today to share an update regarding our Unifying Values. At USC, our mission and values drive a shared commitment to community, unified around a common pursuit of academic and research excellence, creative practice, and medical care – all for the public good. That includes fostering an environment in…
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We are writing to update you on the steps that USC is taking to protect our financial sustainability and academic mission. We know that the last several weeks have been stressful for many of you. We have been working diligently to evaluate the evolving landscape and how to safeguard our mission of research, education, and clinical care.
Over the past month, I have heard from many of you regarding federal guidance on issues that could have significant ramifications for universities across the country. We appreciate there is uncertainty and I’m writing to update you on how USC is reviewing and responding to these recently issued executive orders and federal agency directives.
Dear Students, As a follow-up to last week’s message from President Folt and Board of Trustees Chair Johnson on the Trojan Family Relief Fund, we are writing to share an update on the grant application process and other Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts at USC. The Trojan Family Relief Fund grant application process is now open. (Update: As…
Dear Fellow Trojans, Last week, President Folt and Board of Trustees Chair Johnson shared information on the Trojan Family Relief Fund. Today, we write to share an update on the grant application process and other Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts at USC. The Trojan Family Relief Fund grant application process is now open. Faculty, staff, postdocs, and…
Our thoughts and concerns are with those affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires. We’re in close touch with those in need and deeply grateful to the first responders battling these devastating fires.
Our dedicated staff has been working hard to get our campuses ready for the spring semester. We’re thankful for their selfless service, and are ensuring that no one is performing physically strenuous activity outdoors.
We know many of you and your loved ones have been impacted by the fires throughout Los Angeles County and are still facing great uncertainty. Please know that the Trojan Family is with you. With the ongoing threat of wildfires continuing throughout the region, we ask that everyone remain vigilant and heed public safety warnings; your safety is of our highest concern.
Southern California has experienced several earthquakes over the past few months. This earthquake activity is a reminder that we must all be prepared and know what to do. Seismologists warn us that a large-scale earthquake is highly probable. We urge all staff to participate in this year’s Great ShakeOut, an international earthquake drill on Thursday, October 17, at 10:17 a.m.
I want to give you an update on what has been happening on our campus today. As always, our highest priority and responsibility is to protect the safety of our community and ensure our academic programs and university activities continue unabated.
On behalf of President Folt, I am excited to announce that Franita Tolson has been appointed as the new dean of the USC Gould School of Law, effective April 1, 2024. Dean Tolson will hold the Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law.