March 24, 2025 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to update you on the steps that USC is taking to protect our financial sustainability and academic mission. We know that the last several weeks have been stressful for many of you. We have been working diligently to evaluate the evolving landscape and how to safeguard our…
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January 23, 2025 Dear Colleagues, It’s my pleasure to share the exciting news that Stacy Roberts Giwa has been appointed senior vice president of human resources. Stacy has been serving in this role as interim since October 2024. She brings a wide breadth of experience, skills, and expertise to this critical university function. Stacy will…
January 16, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, This past week has us all heavy-hearted. In the face of such a disaster, Los Angeles feels much smaller, and more connected. We’re proud and moved to see how Trojans from around the world are reaching out to help those in need. We’ve heard stories of Trojans helping the…
January 9, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, Our thoughts and concerns are with those affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires. We’re in close touch with those in need and deeply grateful to the first responders battling these devastating fires. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to get our campuses ready for the spring semester.…
August 20, 2024 Dear Trojan Family, We are excited to start a new academic year and welcome our new and returning students, faculty, staff, and alumni to campus. It’s a wonderful time to renew and create new relationships, explore something different, and set fresh goals. We have a very busy term ahead, with new academic…
We hope you have had an opportunity to enjoy the summer and take some time to rest and connect with loved ones and friends. With the fall semester quickly approaching, we write to share a Title IX policy update, remind you of reporting responsibilities and resources available, and introduce our inaugural community impact report.
I’m pleased to announce Stacy Giwa – our vice president of culture, ethics, and compliance, and chief compliance officer – has graciously agreed to serve as interim senior vice president of human resources beginning on October 1, 2024.
We are excited to share today that USC alumna Erika Jordan will join us as our new associate senior vice president of alumni relations. She will lead the USC Alumni Association (USCAA) with enthusiasm and passion for the Trojan Family.
June 14, 2024 Dear Colleagues, I write today to share the bittersweet news that Felicia Washington, USC’s first senior vice president of human resources, will be leaving USC to lead Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania at the end of August. She is an incredible national leader, a valued colleague, and a highly respected…