Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the USC Shoah Foundation March 25, 2024 Antisemitism is one of the oldest forms of hate. There is no greater mission for a university than to educate and open the hearts and minds of future generations to truth. It is because of the brave testimonies of the very people…
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April 2, 2024 President Folt kicks off Earth Month 2024. Find out what USC is doing toward sustainability.
February 22, 2024 I am writing today to let you know that I have appointed Shrikanth (Shri) Narayanan as vice president for presidential initiatives. This is a new role in my office, designed specifically to help the provost, senior vice president for health affairs, senior vice president for research and innovation, and me to implement…
February 21, 2024 I appreciate all of you who took the time to share your thoughts with us through the USC Culture Survey. Your anonymous feedback regarding our university culture – and the extent to which you see our Unifying Values being lived out through your experiences and interactions – are essential to the current…
February 8, 2024 Dear Trojan community, There are times in the life of a university when a vision and an opportunity align to become a powerful force to serve the public good. Our longtime trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer and his late wife, Pamela, have given USC that opportunity with a transformational $59 million gift to…
February 1, 2024 Today, I am excited to announce that Dr. Gaurav Sukhatme has been appointed the inaugural director of USC’s new School of Advanced Computing. This vibrant new hub is central to USC’s $1B-plus, 10-year Frontiers of Computing presidential moonshot. Gaurav is executive vice dean of engineering and Fletcher Jones Foundation Endowed Chair in…
January 18, 2024 Dear fellow Trojan, Our spring semester is now well underway, and I have never been more appreciative to be part of this institution. At USC, we have an inspiring mission that affords us the opportunity to shape the world’s future through our contributions in every field imaginable. With opportunities come responsibilities, and…
January 5, 2024 Hello and welcome to the 2024 New Student Convocation at the University of Southern California! This beautiful morning, we’re celebrating 2,390 outstanding incoming undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Congratulations! You’re a beautiful sight. We’re honored you’ve chosen to continue your education at USC. This is an exciting moment. Take a deep breath.…
Welcome back, Trojans! Hope you’ll check this video out and enjoy some highlights of the term ahead. Fight on! – President Folt
Embrace the spirit of love as we unite in joy and kindness during this festive season. Enjoy this video with a special performance by the USC Thornton Chamber Singers, accompanied by a heartfelt message from President Carol Folt.