New century for Trojan Football, as USC signs lease for Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Don Knabe, Fabian Wesson, C. L. Max Nikias

I’m delighted to share the wonderful news that USC formally signed its new lease agreement with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, following the unanimous approval by the governing board of the California Science Center. This agreement ensures that USC will operate and restore the Coliseum over the coming century, and that this beloved landmark will remain a community treasure for generations to come, as USC has committed to at least $70 million in renovations. The governing board’s vote represents an outstanding milestone for USC—one that resonates particularly strongly with our devoted alumni and friends, so many of whom have formed very special memories in the Coliseum. …Continue Reading New century for Trojan Football, as USC signs lease for Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

The giving spirit, the Trojan way

Members of the USC Good Neighbors Campaign President’s Leadership Circle were welcomed to the residence of USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias for a celebratory dinner on September 24, 2013. The Good Neighbors Campaign, currently in its 19th year, is a unique employee giving program that supports community-based partnership activities…Continue Reading The giving spirit, the Trojan way

USC welcomes brains researchers Arthur Toga and Paul Thompson

USC officially welcomed brain researchers Arthur Toga and Paul Thompson during a reception held at the University Park campus. The two nationally recognized researchers formerly with UCLA, brought the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) including their team of 110 faculty, researchers and multidisciplinary staff in the field of brain mapping and neuroimaging to USC this fall….Continue Reading USC welcomes brains researchers Arthur Toga and Paul Thompson

Alumni leaders return to alma mater

USC alumni leaders from all over the country congregated on campus for the 2013 Alumni Leadership Conference, and this year, a new advisory group was formed—the inaugural meeting of the President’s Leadership Council was held at the University Park campus. The group represented a diverse range of Trojan successes, but all members share in common…Continue Reading Alumni leaders return to alma mater