September 15, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, As we celebrate this International Day of Democracy at USC, I call on our community to reflect on the values that sustain both our democracy and our university — open dialogue, mutual respect, and freedom of expression. In the video above, our deans (plus one guest) share some thoughts…
Author: Rod Yabut
August 25, 2025 Welcome to a new academic year, Trojans! I hope you’ll take a moment to watch this message as we start the fall semester with excitement and purpose. Fight On! Beong-Soo KimInterim President
August 21, 2025 On behalf of the USC Board of Trustees, the esteemed deans and leaders sitting behind me, and all of our faculty and staff: welcome to USC! When you join USC, you’re not just joining a university with amazing professors, an unparalleled breadth of courses, and a football team that’s going to crush…
August 5, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, I’m writing to update you about new security protocols that will permit more convenient entry to our University Park Campus by students, faculty, staff, and community members, effective today. Under these new protocols, security personnel will staff campus entrances, but ID swiping will no longer be required to enter…
July 1, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, It is a privilege to begin serving as USC’s interim president today. The Trojan Family is unique in its power, reach, and distinction, and I step into this role eager to strengthen our common bonds and advance USC’s place in our world. As you know firsthand, USC is more…
July 1, 2025 Dear Faculty and Staff, It’s a tremendous privilege to begin serving as your interim president today. I step into this role during a period of unprecedented uncertainty and change. From research and global engagement to athletics and the rise of AI, nearly every aspect of USC’s mission and work is being challenged…