Beong-Soo Kim new USC general counsel — Beong-Soo Kim is responsible for overseeing all major litigation and investigations at Kaiser Permanente, as well as the health plan and payor operations legal team. (Photo/Courtesy of Beong-Soo Kim)

Kaiser Permanente’s Beong-Soo Kim named new USC general counsel

Kim, an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, will become USC senior vice president and general counsel in July.

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Sarah Gehlert Social Work dean — Sarah Gehlert will join USC in April. (Photo/Courtesy of Sarah Gehlert)

Sarah Gehlert selected as dean of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

She joins USC in April from her current post as dean of the University of South Carolina’s College of Social Work.

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New USC President: Carol L. Folt — On March 20, Carol L. Folt was announced as the 12th president of USC. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

USC 2019 | A year of transformation and a new course for the university

✌ Year in review: The university takes a number of dramatic steps with one goal — get back on track.

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Charles Zukoski new USC provost — Charles Zukoski previously served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University at Buffalo. (USC Photo/Steve Cohn)

Charles Zukoski officially installed as USC provost

The former University at Buffalo provost lays out his vision for USC as “the place where one must go to be educated or one is simply not at the leading edge.”

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USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn — Bohn has previously led athletics departments at the University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado, San Diego State University and the University of Idaho. (Photo/Lisa Ventre, University of Cincinnati)

Mike Bohn named USC director of athletics

The veteran administrator, who is joining USC from the University of Cincinnati, is known for his integrity and student-centered focus.

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Carol Folt inauguration — Carol L. Folt is inaugurated as USC’s 12th president. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

USC celebrates Carol L. Folt’s inauguration as the university’s 12th president

The experienced academic leader and life scientist formally takes the helm in a landmark ceremony that united the university.

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USC to mark inauguration of President Carol L. Folt with week of activities

Faculty symposiums and a student-focused arts showcase are among the events leading up to Friday’s formal installation ceremony.

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Dave Roberts, national athletics compliance leader, named interim director of athletics

He replaces Lynn Swann, who resigned after a historic three-year tenure.

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USC Provost Charles Zukoski — As provost, Charles Zukoski will oversee USC‘s academic mission and contribute to strategic planning, student and faculty affairs, research and other important areas. (Photo/Douglas Levere)

Higher education administrator and engineer Charles Zukoski named USC provost

The accomplished university leader and internationally recognized chemical engineer joins USC as its chief academic officer.

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Winston Crisp, new USC vice president for student affairs — Winston Crisp will join USC as vice president for student affairs on Aug. 16. (Photo/Jon Gardiner, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)

USC appoints Winston Crisp as new head of Student Affairs

The former vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will oversee more than 300 employees responsible for everything from recreational sports to nearly 1,000 student organizations.

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usc president carol folt — Carol L. Folt begins her USC presidency on July 1 and will have an official inauguration when students return in the fall. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

USC presidential inauguration ceremonies and events set for Sept. 18-20

Here’s what to expect for the celebration marking the beginning of Carol L. Folt’s presidency.

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Wanda Austin portrait — The new scholarship endowed by the Board of Trustees will honor Wanda M. Austin for her leadership during her interim presidency at USC. (Photo/Karen Ballard)

USC Board of Trustees honors Wanda Austin’s leadership as interim president

University leaders recognize the aerospace and systems engineer for guiding USC through a tumultuous year and create an endowed scholarship in her honor.

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Felicia Washington USC human resources — Felicia Washington will join USC as senior vice president for human resources. (Photo/Courtesy of Felicia Washington)

USC selects equity and engagement leader Felicia Washington for top HR position

The accomplished university administrator and attorney will serve as senior vice president for human resources, a new post in the USC president’s cabinet.

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Glenn Osaki named head of USC communications — Glenn Osaki has 32 years of experience in public relations and is coming to USC from Shanghai, where he has worked since 2005. (Photo/Courtesy of Glenn Osaki)

Communications expert Glenn Osaki selected for USC’s senior leadership team

The 32-year agency veteran will oversee the university’s communications strategy as its new senior vice president and chief communications officer.

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David Wright senior vice president — David Wright has been named senior vice president for administration, a role he has served in since July 2018. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

USC names David Wright as senior vice president for administration

The skilled manager and USC alumnus provides broad oversight of many critical functions of the university.

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Veterans run freshmen through USC leadership training exercises

Global Leadership Program freshmen join Master of Business for Veterans for a morning of military inspired exercises meant to sharpen leadership skills and challenge strategic thinking.

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USC presidential search — Nearly 200,000 students from 33 participating schools filled out the survey, led by the Association of American Universities. (USC Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Next president should embody university’s core values, USC community says

More than 500 students and staff and faculty members shared their thoughts and concerns during a recent series of listening sessions tied to the presidential search.

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