Trojans share their commitment to being ‘All Out With Pride’
“We are not going to let anyone steal our joy,” USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association President Erika Hartman says during the university’s virtual Pride Month kickoff event.
Folt encourages student-athletes at conference to be their ‘authentic’ selves
More than 1,400 attend 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit on the USC University Park Campus.
Trojans spring forward: President Carol L. Folt reviews an eventful semester
Read the president’s message as well as the incredible stories of Trojans everywhere who are making their mark.
USC President Carol L. Folt: ‘The last four years have been anything but normal’
COMMENCEMENT: She shares words of inspiration with the new graduates, many of whom arrived at USC in 2019 at the same time she did.
USC announces $1 billion-plus initiative for computing including AI, ethics and quantum computing
President Carol L. Folt launches the most comprehensive academic initiative in USC’s history, including a new School of Advanced Computing, educational opportunities in ethical computing for students across the university, and an expansion of USC’s footprint in Silicon Beach.
USC’s big day in D.C.: Trojans celebrate the new Capital Campus
University leaders, friends and dignitaries celebrate USC’s new and notable presence in the nation’s capital — starting with an unforgettable performance by the Spirit of Troy on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
USC’s ‘Assignment: Earth’ initiative takes center stage during Earth Month
EARTH MONTH: The university is dedicating April to reducing pollution, inspiring innovation and driving engagement to help the planet.
Celebrating Casa de Rosas’ new Head Start center, housing for homeless veterans
USC President Carol L. Folt joins community leaders at the renovated campus, which includes a USC-run preschool and housing for homeless veterans and their families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
President Folt’s message to the Trojan Family about the Monterey Park shootings
“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.”
A holiday message from President Carol L. Folt and USC
In the spirit of the season, Trojans share what kindness means to them. Watch the video.
USC President Folt elected chair of Association of American Universities board
Folt previously served as vice chair of the Board of Directors of AAU, which represents America’s leading research universities.
USC Arcadia Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC celebrate new affiliation
USC leaders join elected officials to celebrate the affiliation between university and the San Gabriel Valley medical center.
President Folt touts USC’s role in a more sustainable and equitable L.A. at annual Business Council summit
Event featuring UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti examines the city’s clean energy future, water resources and drought, revitalizing buildings with carbon-free power and more.
President Folt shares her excitement about the fall semester
In her latest video message to the campus community, the president shares some exciting things to look forward to this fall, including some priorities that will drive the university forward over the coming year and beyond.
Convocation welcomes newest members of the Trojan Family
President Carol L. Folt joins in celebrating the new students as they begin their USC academic journey.
Message from President Carol L. Folt to the USC community regarding the Big Ten Conference
The president discusses the decision to join the Big Ten Conference.
‘We will always find our people’: USC kicks off Pride Month with celebration
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: Students, faculty and staff share personal reflections about finding and building community.
USC President Carol L. Folt recaps a year of Trojan accomplishments
As the 2021-2022 academic year wraps up, the president shares a video message highlighting an incredible year. Watch her roundup of the year’s events and hear her words of thanks to students, faculty and staff.