Office of the President

Trojan Talks Podcast: Meet Interim President Beong-Soo Kim with Dean Willow Bay

In the launch episode, USC President Beong-Soo Kim joins Dean Willow Bay of USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to discuss USC’s present and future, ranging from student success and open dialogue to responsible AI and more.

Listen to Trojan Talks on Apple Podcast and Spotify.

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.

Beong-Soo Kim and Arnold Schwarzenegger talk civil discourse at International Day of Democracy event

In conversation with USC’s interim president, the former governor of California exhorted students to lean into “people power.”

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.

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.