11th President of the University of Southern California
“The Destined Reign of Troy”
Read more...C. L. Max Nikias first arrived at USC in 1991, and has served as a professor, national research center director, engineering dean, provost, and president. He serves the university as a life trustee and as its president emeritus. During his tenure as president, Nikias advanced USC’s premier academic and global standing, led a generational upgrade and expansion of both of the university’s campuses, and created college pathways for low-income students.
Nikias transitions to president emeritus
August 7, 2018 5:54 pmC. L. Max Nikias has moved into the role of President Emeritus and Life Trustee of the university. This decision follows the announcement, earlier this summer, that the Board of Trustees and Dr. Nikias had agreed to an orderly transition and that a Special Committee of the Board would commence a search for a new president. He will continue to serve as a tenured professor and holder of the Malcolm R. Currie Chair in Technology and the Humanities, and will assist with the transition of the incoming president. Click through to read the full press release.
Nikias leads USC delegation to D.C. for meetings with lawmakers
April 19, 2018 12:22 pmNikias honor reflects USC’s investment in brain mapping, bioscience
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