Congratulations, President Beong-Soo Kim
Celebrating the investiture of USC's 13th president
On Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, the Trojan Family gathered to celebrate the investiture of Beong-Soo Kim as USC's 13th president. The historic academic ceremony marked his formal installation and brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community to celebrate a new chapter in USC's history.
President Kim's Investiture Address
Watch President Kim's remarks from the investiture ceremony.
University News
‘Move the horizon’: USC celebrates Beong-Soo Kim’s investiture as the university’s 13th president
Thousands of members of the Trojan Family come together for a moving formal ceremony followed by a universitywide celebration. Read the full story on USC Today.
Investiture Ceremony
Watch the investiture of Beong-Soo Kim
Beong-Soo Kim offered words of inspiration Friday at his formal investiture as USC’s 13th president. The ceremony, steeped in Trojan tradition, was followed by a universitywide celebration. Watch the full ceremony on our YouTube channel.
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