Month: August 2015

USC among top schools in fundraising; USC’s ambitious vision for biotech in Los Angeles; talented Class of 2019 arrives on campus

  • Publication date August 31, 2015

Niki and I are delighted to be back on campus, and to be surrounded once again by USC students, faculty, and staff…This year, USC received 53,000 applications for just 2,700 spots in the freshman class, making the admission rate the lowest in the university’s history…The Los Angeles Times published a front-page story on the momentum of our ambitious fundraising campaign, which has raised a remarkable $4.5 billion toward our $6 billion goal…Continue Reading USC among top schools in fundraising; USC’s ambitious vision for biotech in Los Angeles; talented Class of 2019 arrives on campus

Rep. Steny Hoyer praises USC’s efforts to boost Los Angeles biotech industry

  • Publication date August 27, 2015
Rep. Steny Hoyer, left, USC President C.L. Max Nikias and LA City Councilman Jose Huizar arrive at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland made USC one of his key stops during a visit to Los Angeles this week. Hoyer, the second-ranking member of Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, joined USC President C. L. Max Nikias, Provost Michael Quick, Senior Vice President of University Relations Thomas S. Sayles and Provost Professors Andy…Continue Reading Rep. Steny Hoyer praises USC’s efforts to boost Los Angeles biotech industry

New Student Convocation

  • Publication date August 21, 2015

Delivered on August 20, 2015

Today, we induct you into the academy, and we embrace you as scholars. We have gathered here in this place at a very pivotal moment in your lives, and a very pivotal moment in this university’s history. USC today is one of the academically elite universities, drawing the attention and envy of institutions from every corner of the world….Continue Reading New Student Convocation