October 31, 2023 Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, Over the past three weeks, we’ve been in conversation with many faculty, students, staff, alumni, and parents who have been personally and profoundly impacted by the violence in Israel and Gaza. Yesterday, the federal government announced new actions to address antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses. The…
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October 26, 2023 Dear Trojans, One of the great joys of working at USC is being surrounded every day by faculty and staff who bring amazing talent and dedication to support the university’s mission. We see firsthand the impact you make through your teaching, research, artistic expression, professional practice, and community service. Your investment in…
October 10, 2023 Over the past several days, I have been in touch with many members of the Trojan Family who voiced their pain and despair in the wake of the unprecedented terrorist attacks in Israel. We mourn the shocking loss of life. We condemn the terrorist attacks by Hamas and their brutal threats to…
September 14, 2023 Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce Erik Brink as our new senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer. A highly skilled strategist and leader with a passion for the Trojan Family, Erik has nearly two decades of experience in senior finance roles at USC. Erik graciously agreed to serve in this…
October 16, 2023 I want to welcome our students back from fall break. Even a couple of days off can be restorative. These past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for many members of our community. I hope you found time for yourselves and were able to get some much-needed rest. With classes back in…
August 21, 2023 Dear Trojan Family, I am excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cohen as USC’s 10th Director of Athletics and the Charles Griffin Cale Director of Athletics’ Chair. Jen, who will be coming to us after seven years as the AD at the University of Washington and was recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of…
August 18, 2023 President Folt welcomes back the USC community ahead of a new semester and an exciting year.
August 17, 2023 Good morning and welcome to the 2023 New Student Convocation at the University of Southern California. This glorious morning we’re welcoming nearly 13,000 determined undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Congratulations! You are a magnificent sight. Start by absorbing all of this, the beauty of our campus and thousands of fellow students all…
August 19, 2021 Good morning and welcome to the University of Southern California’s 2021 Convocation! And a special shout out to all our new Trojans! It’s wonderful to be together, in person, after so long. More than 20,000 students, faculty, staff, and family members are here for this important and special academic celebration to welcome…
June 29, 2023 Today’s decision by the Supreme Court prohibiting holistic, race-conscious admissions practices is very disappointing. USC has long understood that excellence and diversity are inextricably intertwined. We educate innovative, thoughtful students from across the globe, who become leaders in every field. Each of our students, faculty and staff has earned a place here…