The 2015 USC Global Conference drew to a close in Shanghai tonight with the Gala Dinner in the Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai. President C. L. Max Nikias honored USC Trustee Ming Hsieh for his role as co-chair of the event and for his overall contribution to the university. “Through the power of…Continue Reading President Nikias honors trustee Ming Hsieh at Global Conference Closing Gala
Niki and I were delighted to spend this past weekend with so many parents and students for Trojan Family Weekend. The curiosity and creativity of our students continue to inspire us, and made me even more excited about returning to the classroom this spring to co-teach an undergraduate course with Professor Thomas Habinek, “The Culture of the Athenian Democracy”… Our World Bachelor in Business program—now in its third year—continues to gain international attention, and admission is more competitive than ever….Continue Reading Nikias to co-teach undergraduate course; World Bachelor in Business gains international attention; safe ride services increase in popularity
SHANGHAI – The 2015 USC Global Conference opened at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai today with a record attendance of more than 700 at the welcome dinner to start the event. Guests were treated to special performances by local artists and USC students. The conference runs through Saturday and features presentations and discussions among USC researchers, Chinese business…Continue Reading USC Global Conference 2015 opens in Shanghai
On October 21 2015, USC President C. L. Max Nikias led a rededication ceremony to formally inaugurate the Davidson Conference Center for the USC International Academy. A site once dedicated primarily to large-group meetings, the Davidson Conference Center on the northeast corner of the University Park Campus has been refitted to contain 28 classrooms. The change reflects the high…Continue Reading Davidson Conference Center rededicated for USC International Academy
President C. L. Max Nikias just returned from Laguna Beach, CA, where he hosted a roundtable discussion at Wall Street Journal’s prestigious technology conference, WSJ.D Live. President Nikias spoke to delegates about the role universities play in teaching and promoting innovation, and gave a number of examples of where USC is leading in this area, including programs…Continue Reading President Nikias leads roundtable at WSJ.D Live