Announcing Jason King as Dean of USC Thornton

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 he is Chair of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and a James Weldon Johnson Associate Professor.

Provost search announcement and new SVP for research and innovation

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.

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…

3/4- Letter on Ukraine

March 4, 2022 Dear USC Community, On Tuesday evening, our Office of Religious and Spiritual Life hosted a vigil in support of Ukraine, and our community came together to express our solidarity and profound sorrow. We’re horrified by the violence we’re seeing. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine. It is difficult to…

3/4/22 – Updated COVID Mitigation Policies

March 4, 2022 Dear Trojan Community, As many of you know, Los Angeles County has issued a revised health order, removing the indoor masking requirement that has been in place since July 17, 2021. The amended regulations recognize how far we have come following the Delta and Omicron surges. According to the CDC, the level…

2/15 – IMPORTANT: Rams’ Parade to Impact UPC Wednesday

Dear Trojan Community, Following the Rams’ Super Bowl victory this past Sunday, a parade and rally will take place tomorrow, February 16, 2022 to celebrate the team’s championship. The parade begins at the Shrine Auditorium at 11:00 a.m., and participants will walk via Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street to Exposition Park, where a rally is…