USC Open Dialogue Project

October 13, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, Every day across our campuses, Trojans are teaching, learning, and debating complex ideas. These conversations reflect the core values that define our university: free inquiry, civil discourse, and the collective pursuit of truth. Today, I’m excited to introduce the USC Open Dialogue Project, a university-wide effort that will help…

International Day of Democracy at USC

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…