October 16, 2023 I want to welcome our students back from fall break. Even a couple of days off can be restorative. These past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for many members of our community. I hope you found time for yourselves and were able to get some much-needed rest. With classes back in…
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August 21, 2023 Dear Trojan Family, I am excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cohen as USC’s 10th Director of Athletics and the Charles Griffin Cale Director of Athletics’ Chair. Jen, who will be coming to us after seven years as the AD at the University of Washington and was recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of…
August 18, 2023 President Folt welcomes back the USC community ahead of a new semester and an exciting year.
August 17, 2023 Good morning and welcome to the 2023 New Student Convocation at the University of Southern California. This glorious morning we’re welcoming nearly 13,000 determined undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Congratulations! You are a magnificent sight. Start by absorbing all of this, the beauty of our campus and thousands of fellow students all…
August 19, 2021 Good morning and welcome to the University of Southern California’s 2021 Convocation! And a special shout out to all our new Trojans! It’s wonderful to be together, in person, after so long. More than 20,000 students, faculty, staff, and family members are here for this important and special academic celebration to welcome…
June 29, 2023 Today’s decision by the Supreme Court prohibiting holistic, race-conscious admissions practices is very disappointing. USC has long understood that excellence and diversity are inextricably intertwined. We educate innovative, thoughtful students from across the globe, who become leaders in every field. Each of our students, faculty and staff has earned a place here…
June 7, 2023 Dear Trojan Community, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Joel Curran as USC’s senior vice president and chief communications officer. Effective July 10, Joel will lead all of USC’s central communications and events functions. A passionate leader and skilled communicator, Joel brings nearly four decades of public relations expertise earned across…
Thriving in the Richness of the Trojan Family USC’s many affinity groups offer communities of welcoming and belonging and further our continuing efforts on building a campus culture centered around equal opportunity and mutual respect. They offer spaces where there’s always a friend. Many of those affinity groups took advantage of nationally recognized heritage months…
USC and the Community: Working Hand-in-hand USC’s ambitions extend far beyond the perimeter of our campuses; the university is an active partner in each of our neighborhoods. This spring, we joined community leaders to cut the ribbon at Casa de Rosas, the West Adams facility where the Head Start program is one of eight that…
Our Faculty, Students and Alumni: Achievements and Recognitions Across the university, our faculty and students continue to soar across all fields. Faculty are receiving national awards, recognitions and are being inducted into national academies; students are receiving fellowships and scholarships, and our Trojan alums continue to make us proud. We are a powerhouse of talent.…