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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Folt with Class of 2022 Speakers

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Smiling Graduates - Class of 2022

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Folt and 2022 Presidential Awardees

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

USC COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Carol Folt shows the victory sign to the crowd during commencement

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Quincy Watts, Carol Folt and Anna Cockrell

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

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Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

Carol Folt with the USC Helenes

Carol Folt

University of Southern California’s 12th president

“There’s an extraordinary world opening for you – the explosion of technology, medical knowledge on the cusp of becoming treatments, the untapped application of science, social science and humanistic knowledge to solving complex problems – all need people with a beginner’s mind. Now, looking out at you, I see a hopeful future, one that you will lead.”

– Carol Folt, from her 2023 convocation address

News

Update on Campus Hate Speech and New Government Actions Regarding Antisemitism and Islamophobia

We have a dedicated page that outlines in detail USC’s policies on campus safety, including specific rules, procedures, support resources, and our values.

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President Folt’s message regarding Armenia humanitarian crisis

Resources are available for those on USC campuses who may be in need of support.

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Celebrating the newly named Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

Addressing the audience of faculty, staff and students, President Folt said the ceremony marked a “seminal moment” in the launch of USC’s historic and largest university endeavor.

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Optimism and determination mark grand opening of USC’s new Sustainability Hub

The hub is a collaborative, inclusive and multiuse gathering space for advancing sustainability at USC and a key piece of President Folt’s sustainability “moonshot.”

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