Scott Rabenold named USC senior vice president for university advancement
Rabenold joins USC after years of leading high-profile fundraising campaigns in higher education.
Law enforcement veteran Lauretta Hill to lead USC Department of Public Safety
The new DPS leader has been chief of police at Dallas College — one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with nearly 75,000 undergraduate students — for six years.
USC Shoah Foundation announces new leadership
Robert J. Williams will lead the institute, which studies and preserves the stories of survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides. Joel Citron is named chair of its Board of Councilors.
Julia M. Ritter installed as dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
The accomplished public artist and academic leader promises to be a “partner in dance to do things that matter.”
Heartfelt tributes and joyous reunions highlight USC Title IX celebration
TITLE IX: On the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation, women of Troy and allies look back — and ahead.
Suzanne Nora Johnson elected chair of USC Board of Trustees
The USC alumna is an internationally recognized leader who has served in key roles at major nonprofit and corporate organizations.
Alumni Association’s past president John Iino joins USC Board of Trustees
The globally respected lawyer has a long record of advocacy in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Julia M. Ritter named dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
The dance artist and professor led the dance department at Rutgers University, earning recognition for her scholarly and choreographic research.
New medical school dean brings integrity, collaborative spirit to taking on health’s toughest challenges
Carolyn Meltzer sees Keck School of Medicine of USC as uniquely positioned to lead the health care innovation with its academic excellence and diverse urban community.
‘Playing a long game’: How a historian views USC’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
As Black History Month begins, Christopher Manning offers insight as USC’s first chief inclusion and diversity officer.
David Carlisle named interim chief of USC Department of Public Safety
The assistant chief replaces the retiring John Thomas, who will stay with the university as a key adviser.
Carolyn C. Meltzer named dean of Keck School of Medicine of USC
The radiology expert has held top leadership positions at the Emory University School of Medicine and led a successful career in medical research and education.
New USC Price dean shares how better policies can transform people’s lives
“I want to see them change the world for the better,” says Dana Goldman, who on Tuesday will be installed as head of the public policy school.
Marty Sargeant named CEO of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital
The experienced health care executive has served as interim CEO for the past year and will continue to lead the nationally ranked medical center.
USC hires its first chief sustainability officer
Mick Dalrymple fills a cornerstone role for a university that’s aiming for zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2028.
Dana Goldman takes on deanship at USC Price School of Public Policy
Long a leader at USC Price, Goldman has served as interim dean since last year. He’ll head the school as rapid change creates pressing demands for public policy research and scholars.
USC reaccredited after inclusive review of university standards, curriculum, quality and culture
The university’s convergent spirit and cultural transformation are commended, along with a commitment to transparency and affordability.
Thanassis Rikakis, educational innovator, named dean of USC Iovine and Young Academy
A classically trained musician known for his transformational leadership and transdisciplinary curriculum, Rikakis will begin conducting the academy on Aug. 23.
Ishwar K. Puri named USC vice president for research
The scientist, engineer and scholar will oversee the office that guides the university’s leading research programs.
Emily Roxworthy, champion of diversity and interactive theater, named dean of USC School of Dramatic Arts
Currently the associate dean of the Graduate Division at the University of California, San Diego, Roxworthy will join USC in July.
Activists look back — and ahead — in continued calls to end anti-Black racism
Months after “Black Lives Matter” chants rang out at a march near the University Park Campus, experts say the movement has lasting momentum at USC.
Steven Shapiro named first USC senior vice president for health affairs
The physician-scientist will bridge clinical and research efforts, a collaborative approach designed to improve care.
Kyle Henley to join USC as senior vice president of communications
The veteran communications leader and Southern California native will provide strategic direction on how to best share the university’s academic vision and community impact.
USC announces first chief inclusion and diversity officer
As part of President Carol L. Folt’s senior leadership team, Christopher Manning will reinforce the university’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging.