“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
2024 State of the University Address
President Carol Folt invites you to attend the 2024 State of the University Address 8:30am Tuesday, March 26 at the University Park Campus or 8am Wednesday, March 27 at the Health Sciences Campus.
News
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.
USC launches School of Advanced Computing
The new school, a key feature of President Folt’s Frontiers of Computing “moonshot,” will act as a nexus for advanced computing research and education across the university.
USC research spending surpasses $1 billion for the first time, federal report shows
The spending included significant investments in President Folt’s “moonshots” in computing, health and sustainability.
USC officially welcomes newest Trojans with encouragement, advice at spring convocation
President Folt spoke about cultivating “a beginner’s mind” to our newest Trojans when confronting challenges during their academic journey.