March 29, 2023 Good morning everyone, and welcome. To start our morning off, I’d like you think about this wonderful phrase: “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Yes, that’s the name of this year’s Oscar-winning Best Picture. And USC Cinematic Arts alum Ke Huy Quan won an Oscar for his brilliant performance in the film. (This…
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April 3, 2023 Dear USC and CHLA Communities, We are writing to share wonderful news that USC is establishing a new research collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to improve biomedical research and innovation. It will be funded by the annual proceeds from a $40 million legacy gift from USC’s endowment dedicated to this…
March 30, 2023 Dear USC Community, It is our great pleasure to announce the appointment of Monique S. Allard, Ed.D. as vice president for student life, effective April 1, 2023. Dr. Allard steps into her permanent role with more than 25 years of experience in student affairs, social work, counseling, and advising. Her background extends across all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
January 10, 2023 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
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