March 23, 2023 Dear USC Community, The arts at USC are central to our special mission – from performing, literary, and visual arts to design, music, architecture, and cinematic arts, they touch every part of our university. The arts challenge us to see our communities through different lenses, shifting our perspectives in unique ways. On…
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A message from President Carol L. Folt
January 23, 2022 Dear Trojan Family, As the news unfolded over the weekend, our community of Trojans – here and across the world – united in grief and shock over the shootings in Monterey Park. This terrible act shattered a day of celebration and joy – the Lunar New Year – a time when billions…
Allyson Felix Field
January 18, 2023 Dear Trojan Community, I’m writing to share some wonderful news: we are naming the landmark athletic field located at Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium after one of our most illustrious Trojans – Allyson Felix (USC Rossier Class of ’08, Hon. Doctor of Humane Letters ’22). Allyson represents the Trojan spirit so beautifully…
Provost search announcement and new SVP for research and innovation
January 12, 2023 Dear USC Faculty and Staff, The spring semester is off and running – I hope you are enjoying being back in the mix with our dynamic students as much as I am. I’m writing to share two important developments that help us advance our special mission here at USC: Provost Search We…
New Student Convocation: Spring 2023
January 6, 2023 Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the University of Southern California’s New Student Convocation 2023. You are a gorgeous sight – all decked out in your academic regalia. These robes aren’t just festive – they are part of a grand tradition, linking students and faculty since the Middle Ages. Even in these…
Spring 2023 semester welcome from President Folt
Dear Trojans,I wanted to wish you well and share a few thoughts as we begin a new semester. There’s so much to look ahead to this spring! With gratitude, Carol L. FoltPresident
A Holiday Message from President Folt and USC
Dear USC community, Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and relaxing break. I hope you’ll take a moment to watch this over the holidays. With gratitude, Carol L. FoltPresident
Appointment of SVP for University Advancement and Alumni Relations
December 13, 2022 Dear Trojan Community, I am excited to announce that Scott Rabenold has been appointed senior vice president for university advancement and alumni relations, effective February 1, 2023. Scott comes to us from the University of Texas at Austin, where he has served as vice president for development since 2016. An accomplished development…
2022 USC Culture Report
December 6, 2022 Dear Trojan Community, I am pleased to share this update on USC’s Culture Journey. For the past three years, tens of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and administrators have collaborated, contributing to discussions and surveys resulting in the creation of USC’s Six Unifying Values. Together, we are intentionally defining and building an…
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs announcement
November 22, 2022 Dear Trojan Community, I write today to share that Charles Zukoski will be stepping down from his post as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, effective January 1, 2023, and returning to his roots in full-time teaching and research at USC. I want to thank Provost Zukoski for his dedication…