The charismatic professor of religion who was instrumental in bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at USC was fondly nicknamed “J. Wesley God” by generations of students who clamored to take his popular “Human Values” course.
As a sophomore, the three-year letterman was the team’s leading scorer in 1973.
The business magnate and his wife have been longtime benefactors of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The former chair of the Political Science Department never lost his personal touch as a popular mentor and leader.
The USC offensive tackle was an Academic All-American and team co-captain in 1965.
As USC’s first administrator with a formal community relations position, Rudisill was a driving force behind hundreds of programs and collaborations that strengthened the university’s ties with its neighbors and city.
An expert in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, the professor of anthropology was frequently tapped for his expertise, which he lent to several landmark court cases.
The musician was a popular teacher in USC Thornton’s Contemporary Music Division who was celebrated for his work on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album.
The All-American outfielder was an offensive force on the 1958 USC team that won a second College World Series title.
The Juilliard String Quartet co-founder inspired generations of musicians and mentored countless ensembles.
The USC School of Architecture alumnus was a driving force in the development of Los Angeles.
He played a key role in the Trojans’ 1958 game against UCLA and was a two-time NCAA triple jump champion.
“Dean Joan” came to USC in 1955 and served generations of Trojans.
The visionary Trojan designed many Southern California landmarks and left an indelible mark on the region’s landscape.
Philanthropist and alumna was the first Chinese-American to receive a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
The professor emeritus appreciated intellectual engagement and emphasized the importance of students finding their own critical voice.
Professor emeritus became a world leader in sedimentary geology and a devoted teacher whose 1952 book on paleontology endured for more than six decades.
The emeritus professor was the first member of the USC Thornton faculty to be named a University Professor.
An activist and scholar who taught at USC Dornsife for 31 years, he traveled to and wrote extensively about southern Africa. The passion for his work changed many lives both at USC and abroad.
A professor of electrical engineering-electrophysics, he was instrumental in coordinating student recruitment and academic programs across the engineering school.
The lauded USC scientist, who helped shape the development of organic chemistry in the second half of the 20th century, played a major role in establishing USC as a notable center of advanced hydrocarbon chemistry and proposing the methanol economy.
The former USC running backs coach was at USC for six seasons, during which the Trojans won the Rose Bowl three times and were 1978 national champions.
During the broadcaster’s time with the Trojans, the football team appeared in five Rose Bowls and won two national championships.
During his tenure as dean at USC, the administrator launched a part-time program for working professionals.