“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
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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.

President Folt’s message regarding Armenia humanitarian crisis
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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.