Important update about our campuses

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.…

Important update about our campuses

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.…

Important Campus Update

January 8, 2025 Dear Trojan Family, We know many of you and your loved ones have been impacted by the fires throughout Los Angeles County and are still facing great uncertainty. Please know that the Trojan Family is with you. With the ongoing threat of wildfires continuing throughout the region, we ask that everyone remain…

Holiday Greetings from President Folt
Messages from President Carol Folt and Board Chair Suzanne Nora Johnson

November 8, 2024 Dear Trojan Family, It is with heartfelt gratitude that I write to share my decision to retire as the president of USC at the end of the academic year on July 1, 2025. Serving as the twelfth president of the University of Southern California is one of the greatest privileges of my…

President Folt’s Fall Semester Welcome

Welcome to a new academic year, Trojans! Take a look at some highlights for the fall semester – I hope you’ll make the most of the exciting opportunities ahead. Fight On! President FoltRobert C. Packard President’s Chair

Welcome to a new year at USC

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…

Title IX Updates

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.

Announcing USC’s interim senior vice president of human resources

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.

USC Enrollment Management Announcement

I write today to share the exciting yet bittersweet news that Kedra Ishop, USC’s vice president of enrollment management for the last four years, will be leaving August 15 to join the College Board. She will serve as its new senior vice president of higher education, membership and access, and, as secretary of the corporation, will lead its newly reconfigured Higher Education, Membership and Access (HMA) division.