Carol Folt
University of Southern California’s 12th president
“USC is a fantastic learning sandbox — your ideas will evolve with the help of thought leaders, award-winning creators and performers, writers, economists, policymakers and game-changers in every field. It’s here for all of you.”
– President Carol Folt, from her Spring 2024 convocation address
University Medallion Bestowed
USC recognizes Holocaust survivors who entrusted testimonies to USC Shoah Foundation
USC Life Trustee Steven Spielberg created the foundation three decades ago to preserve the stories of genocide survivors.
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Earth Month 2024
“Sustainability has been a top priority since day one,” President Folt said, “And what I found is that the USC community – especially our students – are leading the way.”
State of the University: President praises campus community’s strength, grace
In the first of two addresses, Carol Folt highlights the events of the past year with an eye toward big things ahead.
USC veterans, service members and ROTC students celebrated at 15th annual gala
“Each one of them is a remarkable profile in bravery and service and dedication,” Folt said at the start of the presentations. “In their own special ways, they honor the university and our nation.”
USC announces new Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service
The new institute “accelerates USC’s capacity to develop effective academic leaders and to forge critical high-impact partnerships,” said President Folt.