A Message of Gratitude
USC President Beong-Soo Kim has words of thanks to the Trojan Family upon being named president: “I couldn’t be more thrilled by the opportunity to continue this work of advancing USC’s mission and impact.”
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‘Be bold and daring’: USC President Beong-Soo Kim delivers his first State of the University addresses
Less than a week after the “interim” tag was removed from his title, Kim shared his vision of the university’s future with audiences at the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
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For future, current and former presidents, the road to and from the White House often leads through Trojan territory. With Presidents Day weekend upon us, take a look at images of memorable visits to USC by U.S. commanders in chief — past, present and future.
A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
STORY, VIDEO and PHOTOS: USC Shoah Foundation and the Big Ten Conference provide Trojans with the opportunity to visit historical sites of the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement.
After a devastating marine heatwave hit the Florida Keys in 2023, USC Dornsife coral biologists are collaborating with nationally esteemed marine labs to save the troubled reefs.
Academic Excellence in our DNA
Excellence in the classroom is a hallmark of USC. As one of the nation’s leading academic institutions, USC is a place where the nation’s brightest students are challenged, make new discoveries and learn skills that will help them succeed in life.
An Unparalleled Student Experience
USC offers a transformational education that instills a lifelong passion for achievement, offering learning experiences on the West Coast, in the nation’s capital and around the world.
Trojans find hundreds of ways to be a bigger part of campus life
VIDEO: The three-day spring Involvement Fair was geared to students who started at USC this month.
‘Altadena: After the Fires’ podcast series gives Trojans unforgettable experience in compassionate storytelling
“I was trying to get to know a place through its remains,” says one student.
In the AI Boom, a Room of Their Own
FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house started by two students at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, aims to accelerate the growth of female-led, AI-driven tech startups.
USC Bovard Scholars effort brightens futures of small-town and rural students
The USC program joined forces with STARS — the Small Town and Rural Students College Network — to expand access for students from often-overlooked communities.
The twins making waves at USC Dornsife
From record-breaking open-water swims to navigating their father’s cancer diagnosis, freshmen Amelia and Sarah Batt are diving into life on campus, bringing resilience, curiosity and a passion for discovery to their next chapter.
A Culture of Conversation
From government service internships to campus programs that strengthen free expression and respectful debate, these stories highlight how Trojans practice democracy and civil discourse every day.
USC’s Open Dialogue Project Helps Trojans Practice Respectful Debate
The USC Open Dialogue Project fosters a campus culture grounded in academic freedom, free expression and open discourse. Programs include Speak Free USC, You Decide, and faculty workshops designed to support constructive conversations in and beyond the classroom.
USC hosts founding-era documents from the National Archives
USC will host the National Archives and Records Administration’s “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation” from April 17 to May 3 at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, featuring rare founding-era documents, including an 1823 engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Government Internships That Train the Next Generation of Public Servants
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program places undergraduates in high-level government internships and provides a stipend to reduce financial barriers. Each year, 50 fellows are selected across five universities, including USC.
A Practical Blueprint for Civil Dialogue Across Differences
USC’s Center for the Political Future bridges academia and practical politics through respectful, fact-based dialogue and civic engagement. The center is led by Bob Shrum, a veteran Democratic strategist, and Mike Murphy, a veteran Republican strategist, who serve as co-directors.
What President Kim Is Reading and Listening to on Democracy
President Kim shares books and musical works that inform his perspective on democratic values, academic freedom and respectful dialogue across differences.
A USC Course That Connects Breaking News, the First Amendment and Democracy
In a course taught by Geoffrey Cowan, students examine journalism through history, law, politics, technology, ethics and pop culture, and discuss how a free press supports democratic life. The class is open to students from majors across the university.
Spotlight: USC Bovard College
Over the past 10 years, USC Bovard College has emerged as a globally recognized innovator in online education for working professionals. Through industry-engaged faculty, cutting-edge technology and a student-centered learning experience, Bovard College equips lifelong learners with the skills and expertise employers are seeking today — and in the future. Entering its next decade, the college continues to evolve alongside rapidly changing fields, supporting graduates at every stage of their professional journeys.
Around the University
A Century of Black Commemoration: Preserve, Promote, Protect
Celebrate Black History Month at USC’s SC Family Reunion Celebration, welcoming students, faculty and staff for cultural performances, remarks, refreshments and community connection at McCarthy Quad on the University Park Campus. The event will include remarks from Provost Andrew Guzman.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12-2 p.m.
Arts + Health: A USC Arts Now Symposium
Discover how the arts intersect with health, medicine and wellness at USC’s first Arts + Health symposium. Held at Ginsburg Hall, the half-day event brings together USC faculty, researchers, artists, healthcare professionals and community partners for panels, lightning talks, demonstrations and performances exploring arts-based innovation in healing and care.
Admission is free; reservations required. Lunch provided while supplies last.
Monday, Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
