Monique Allard named USC vice president for student life
Allard has been USC’s interim vice president for student affairs since 2021.
Historic year for USC’s military celebrated with full honors
A World War II hero, an astronaut and a pioneering Air Force general are saluted at the USC military community’s biggest night.
Students have big plans for USC’s first Arab American Heritage Month
The newly established Middle Eastern North African Student Assembly is making the most of additional resources as the group advocates for more.
USC President Carol L. Folt shares 2023 health system highlights, goals
In the second of two State of the University speeches, the president outlines robust construction, healthy funding and strong ties to the local community.
Trailblazing USC trustee finds hope in Title IX
TITLE IX: Former cancer researcher Amy Ross works to foster an environment where women are empowered to speak out.
State of the University: President Carol L. Folt extols the breadth of USC’s excellence
“Our work together matters more than it ever has, and I’m honored to be your president,” she says in the first of her two State of the University addresses.
USC to award honorary degrees to science, cinema and humanitarian leaders
USC’s 140th commencement ceremony will include the presentation of honorary degrees to three internationally renowned figures: Frances Arnold, Kevin Feige and Dolores Huerta.
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Tracy Oliver take center stage at USC film school commencement
Academy Award-winning filmmakers Grazer and Howard will deliver the school’s commencement address, and Oliver — writer, producer and director of films including Girls Trip and Little — will receive the Mary Pickford Alumni Award.
President Folt announces new vice provost for the arts position
USC Annenberg Professor Josh Kun hopes to create a collaborative arts vision across the university’s campuses.
Notable USC alums to receive honors at 47th annual Black Alumni Association Scholarship Benefit
Daniel Prince will receive the 2023 Black Alum of the Year Award. Miki Turner and Kiesha Nix also will be recognized.
USC establishes new campus in the heart of Washington, D.C.
The campus will serve as a coast-to-coast bridge for interdisciplinary study where students and faculty will collaborate with global opinion leaders.
USC Rossier’s Mary Helen Immordino-Yang elected to National Academy of Education
An expert in developmental psychology and neuroscience, she joins the foremost organization in education policy and practice.
Wayne Brady, Madhuri Shekar to address USC School of Dramatic Arts graduates
Actor, producer and television personality Brady and playwright, screenwriter and producer Shekar will speak during two commencement ceremonies on May 12.
In memoriam: George Shannon, 84, became gerontology educator after 30-year acting career
“People always ask me if it’s too late to go back to school and I always say no,” he said during an interview for USC News in 2018.
USC dives into AI research, education with new Center for Generative AI and Society
Amid the buzz about generative AI tools like ChatGPT, USC forms research center with $10 million in seed money and influential experts from the fields of computer science, film, media, education and more.
Keck Medicine of USC names Ikenna ‘Ike’ Mmeje president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital
The seasoned health care executive will lead the longstanding community hospital and recent addition to the Keck Medicine health system.
Notable USC alumni to receive honors at the 89th annual Alumni Awards
Bill Allen will receive the 2023 Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.
Anonymous $11 million gift to USC Rossier will cement school’s Educational Equity Initiative
The gift was made to three projects that ensure youth will benefit from a more individualized, meaningful and equitable education experience.
USC Trojan Marching Band walks tall on March Fourth, the day that celebrates the marching arts
Under the leadership of Jacob Vogel, the Trojan Marching Band is creating unforgettable memories and breathing new life into revered Trojan traditions.
Dornsife Dialogues virtual event series strikes a chord
The live discussions with USC scholars and other experts — launched early in the pandemic — have become hugely popular.
USC celebrates trailblazers at Women’s History Month kickoff
Monthlong observance begins with virtual event including President Carol L. Folt and some of the university’s own Trojan trailblazers.
In memoriam: Allen W. Mathies, 92, former Keck School of Medicine of USC dean
Mathies, who served as dean from 1975 to 1985, oversaw some of the school’s most significant growth.
Women’s History Month at USC celebrates female pioneers and their stories
Events taking place during the yearlong tribute to the 50th anniversary of Title IX include a music festival, a movie screening and conversations featuring trailblazing women.
‘Family reunion’ wraps up USC’s Black History Month observance
The celebration — moved indoors at the last minute because of inclement weather — culminates a month of events.