Office of the President

Fall 2025 Welcome by Interim President Beong-Soo Kim

USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim welcomes students for the Fall 2025 semester. In this back-to-campus message, he reflects on his family’s USC journey, celebrates the talent of Trojans and the sense of community that defines the Trojan Family, and shares his excitement for the year ahead.

The Vital Role of USC Research

USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim highlights the incredible research happening at USC—from breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and blindness to advances in AI and aging. He also announces the Trojan Fund for Research Excellence, inviting the Trojan Family to support discovery that strengthens our communities, nation and world.

Longtime donor’s gift establishes Center for Civic Society at USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim on Monday morning announced a generous gift from philanthropist Leonard D. Schaeffer that aims to strengthen democracy and civic norms nationwide and across the globe.

USC to host live discussion for International Day of Democracy

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim will sit down with actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sept. 15 to talk about the state of democracy worldwide.

At new student convocation, Trojans hear inspiring words and stories of friendship and success

“Whatever you end up doing in your lives, you are — starting today — Trojans for life,” Interim President Beong-Soo Kim tells the new students as they begin their USC journey.