Month: May 2013

Researchers Arthur W. Toga and Paul Thompson join USC

  • Publication date May 31, 2013

I am delighted to share the exciting news that the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) will move to USC from UCLA, representing a tremendously significant cluster hire of 110 faculty, researchers, and multidisciplinary staff. This group includes the eminent scientists Arthur W. Toga and Paul Thompson, who stand among the world’s leading experts in studying the structure and function of the human brain. This is a landmark moment for USC, and will dramatically bolster a number of academic programs throughout the university….Continue Reading Researchers Arthur W. Toga and Paul Thompson join USC

USC Celebrates 130th Commencement

  • Publication date May 21, 2013

Drawing a crowd of more than 60,000 to the University Park Campus, USC celebrated its 130th commencement ceremony on May 17, 2013.  The 13,284 new graduates respresented all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world with over half earning master’s or doctorate degrees. USC President C. L. Max Nikias told the graduating…Continue Reading USC Celebrates 130th Commencement

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Launch Innovative Academy at USC

  • Publication date May 15, 2013

With a launch celebration that connected the high-tech hub of Silicon Beach in Santa Monica, CA to the pre-commencement USC campus via livestream, the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation officially kicked off a new program for the digital generation. President C. L. Max Nikias noted…Continue Reading Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre Launch Innovative Academy at USC

Trojan Knights

  • Publication date May 14, 2013

  President Nikias recently recently met with the members of the Trojan Knights. The Trojan Knights are a spirit and service oriented organization and constitute one of the oldest traditions on campus….Continue Reading Trojan Knights

USC Marshall School of Business Launches $400 Million Fundraising Initiative

  • Publication date May 9, 2013

The USC Marshall School of Business kicked off the USC Marshall Initiative, a $400 million fundraising drive, with a gala on May 8 that drew some 300 donors, friends, faculty, administrators and students to Warner Bros. Studio, where they were welcomed by Kevin Tsujihara ’86, CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment and host of the event….Continue Reading USC Marshall School of Business Launches $400 Million Fundraising Initiative