USC exceeds $6 billion fundraising goal 18 months ahead of schedule; USC generates $8 billion each year for California economy; USC delegation visits Taiwan

As this month’s letter reaches you, the USC community is celebrating a very special milestone: the wonderful news that we have exceeded the original $6 billion goal for our fundraising campaign—18 months ahead of schedule! We have generated so much optimism, and so much momentum surrounding the work that we’re accomplishing, as well as for the important goals we have set for undergraduate scholarships, medical research, faculty programs and research, and other areas… The Los Angeles Business Journal recently reported on a study that found that every year USC generates $8 billion in economic activity… Last month, I led a delegation of USC trustees, deans, faculty, and senior academic leaders to Taiwan….Continue Reading USC exceeds $6 billion fundraising goal 18 months ahead of schedule; USC generates $8 billion each year for California economy; USC delegation visits Taiwan

Brig. Gen. Viet Luong headlines 7th Annual USC Veteran and ROTC Gala

USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Brig. Gen. Viet Luong posing with ROTC students. (Photo/Steve Cohn)

Telling the stories of a narrow escape from Vietnam and an immigrant’s struggle in America, Brig. Gen. Viet Luong captured hearts and minds at an event that brought the Trojan and military families together Wednesday evening. Luong gave the keynote address at the seventh annual gala for USC veterans and ROTC students at The Westin…Continue Reading Brig. Gen. Viet Luong headlines 7th Annual USC Veteran and ROTC Gala

USC delegation puts Cal Grants in focus in Sacramento

USC President C. L. Max Nikias and delegation members meet with key legislators in Sacramento. (USC Photo/Eric Abelev)

USC President C. L. Max Nikias led a delegation of trustees and senior administrators to meet with lawmakers March 8 at the State Capitol in Sacramento. USC delegates visited state Attorney General Xavier Becerra as well as legislators including state Sens. Kevin De Leon, Ed Hernandez, Ricardo Lara and Holly Mitchell and Assembly Members Kevin McCarty and…Continue Reading USC delegation puts Cal Grants in focus in Sacramento

State of the University Address

February 2017C. L. Max NikiasPresident Serving as a member of the USC faculty for the past 25 years has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have always admired our faculty’s competitiveness and ambition; creativity and foresight; collaborative spirit; and commitment to the most sacred values of the academy, which are ancient…Continue Reading State of the University Address