2013 – President Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias

Campus welcomes President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush

Publication date December 20, 2013

USC President C.L. Max Nikias, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, USC Marshall School of Business Dean James Ellis

As part of the USC President’s Distinguished Lecture series, President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush addressed our students, faculty, and guests in Bovard Auditorium. Dean James Ellis of our Marshall School of Business facilitated the discussion, which touched on a broad range of topics, including the Bushes’ time in the White House and their continued humanitarian work in Africa.

It was an extremely memorable evening. Rarely do we have an opportunity to spend time in the company of two individuals who have practiced leadership on such a global stage, and at such pivotal moments in human history. And, few people have carried the cosmic sense of pressure and responsibility on their shoulders that our former President and First Lady have. Their visit resonated particularly strongly with our students, and Bovard Auditorium was completely filled to capacity. …Continue Reading Campus welcomes President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush

Trojan Family Thanksgiving

Publication date November 29, 2013

Every year on Thanksgiving, USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias open their home to students to share Thanksgiving dinner at the official presidential residence. In what the Nikiases have established as an ongoing Trojan Family tradition, students who are too far from families to make it home for the holiday…Continue Reading Trojan Family Thanksgiving

LAEDC honors USC’s contributions to Los Angeles; 40 years in the fight to end cancer

Publication date November 26, 2013

USC Norris Cancer Center celebrates 40 years

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) recognized USC at its annual Eddy Awards, celebrating our longstanding contributions to the county’s growth. I was privileged to accept this special award on behalf of the USC community, and during my remarks, emphasized USC’s shared history with Los Angeles. Our founders always affirmed that for Los Angeles to be a great city, it would need a great university at its heart, and over the past century-plus, we have truly grown side by side.

One of the many areas in which USC has most notably contributed is disease prevention and research. The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center stands as an excellent illustration of this, having recently marked its 40th anniversary with a gala celebration.
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A special visit for Trojan Knights from Mrs. Nikias

Publication date November 25, 2013

For Niki C. Nikias, the young men and women of USC are never far from mind, even when she’s attending to her off-campus activities like holiday baking. While preparing baklava, a traditional Greek baked dessert, she decided to share the holiday bounty with the young students guarding Tommy Trojan from vandals. In preparation for this…Continue Reading A special visit for Trojan Knights from Mrs. Nikias

Presidential visit to USC

Publication date November 19, 2013

President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush addressed USC guests, students, faculty and Widney Society members in a packed Bovard Auditorium on Nov. 19. USC was honored to host the 43rd President and former First Lady through the President’s Distinguished Lecture series. Sponsored by the University of Southern California’s President’s Distinguished Lecture series,…Continue Reading Presidential visit to USC

USC Pacific Asia Museum announced, newest partner in the arts

Publication date November 19, 2013

USC and Pacific Asia Museum of Pasadena, Calif., one of the few U.S. museums dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, announced an affiliation today. The alliance between the museum and the university presents a wealth of collaborative opportunities for both institutions. The new partnership will preserve the museum’s 1924…Continue Reading USC Pacific Asia Museum announced, newest partner in the arts

Trojan Family comes together at Homecoming 2013

Publication date November 18, 2013

Homecoming weekend on the USC campus was filled with excitement—not only was it the site of a thrilling College Game Day live broadcast, tens of thousands of loyal Trojans came to renew connections, cheer on the Trojan football team, and enjoy the camaraderie created by The Trojan Family. A special tribute was made to some…Continue Reading Trojan Family comes together at Homecoming 2013

Homecoming eve, with a special guest

Publication date November 16, 2013

USC President C. L. Max Nikias delivered a special guest to motivate the USC Trojan football team on the eve of their homecoming game against Stanford—music industry legend and philanthropist Dr. Dre (Andre Young.) In this photo: President Nikias, Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron, and Dr. Dre….Continue Reading Homecoming eve, with a special guest

USC honored as engine of development for Los Angeles

Publication date November 15, 2013

The L.A. Economic Development Corporation honored USC with the 2013 “Eddy” Award for its contributions as a leading research organization, its role as the largest private employer in Los Angeles, and its recent successful bid for approval of the USC Village redevelopment — the largest economic development project to be proposed in South Los Angeles….Continue Reading USC honored as engine of development for Los Angeles

Campaign marks $3 billion milestone at Widney Society Celebration

Publication date November 14, 2013

During an evening of celebration, the Trojan Family thanked members of its most generous philanthropic group, The Widney Society, for their unwavering dedication to building the future of the University of Southern California. USC President C. L. Max Nikias emphasized the enormous strides the University has made throughout its history, from its inception in 1880,…Continue Reading Campaign marks $3 billion milestone at Widney Society Celebration