Month: June 2017

Trojans celebrate commencement; USC recognized as a leader in accepting transfer students; Biotech Park plans advance

  • Publication date June 29, 2017

As we enjoy summer on campus, I would like to return to last month’s glorious commencement, and once again offer my congratulations to USC’s newest alumni and their families… Edwin Saucedo, USC’s graduating student body president, sat down with the Los Angeles Times… Jorge Campos, a USC TRiO student who was previously homeless, was interviewed by our local ABC News affiliate, as he prepares to attend Harvard University this fall on a full scholarship. …Continue Reading Trojans celebrate commencement; USC recognized as a leader in accepting transfer students; Biotech Park plans advance

USC President Nikias receives honorary degree from Scottish university

  • Publication date June 27, 2017
C. L. Max Nikias, President of University of Southern California, receives an honorary degree from University of Strathclyde; June 23rd, 2017. (Photo/Courtesy of Graeme Fleming)

USC President C. L. Max Nikias and his wife, Niki C. Nikias, traveled to Scotland, where he was made an honorary Doctor of Science by the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The ceremony, which recognized Nikias’ “dynamic leadership in higher education,” took place June 23 in the university’s Barony Hall. Upon his arrival on campus, Nikias…Continue Reading USC President Nikias receives honorary degree from Scottish university

East L.A. biotech park could create ‘explosion of employment’

  • Publication date June 16, 2017
President C. L. Max Nikias joins East LA Community leaders at USC's Business of Biotech Summit.

The competition for biotech investment is escalating, and USC President C. L. Max Nikias wants to make sure Los Angeles emerges a winner. “Los Angeles finds itself falling behind in the race for the future of this increasingly important industry,” Nikias told attendees of USC’s Business of Biotech event, which recently brought together community, business and university…Continue Reading East L.A. biotech park could create ‘explosion of employment’

W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift

  • Publication date June 15, 2017
Robert Day, right, and C. L. Max Nikias celebrate the naming of the Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center on the USC Health Sciences Campus. (Photo/Steve Cohn)

The W. M. Keck Foundation is giving $10 million to support a USC Health Sciences Campus facility critical to advanced patient care, expanding upon the foundation’s longstanding and transformative support to the university. The generous gift names the Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center, one of USC’s largest outpatient facilities, which houses Keck Medicine of USC…Continue Reading W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift

The Business of Biotech

  • Publication date June 14, 2017

Delivered on June 8, 2017 It’s a privilege for USC to host this important discussion about the business of biotech. I want to recognize USC Civic Engagement for organizing today’s event – Sayles, Paysinger, Escutia. And I want to welcome our colleagues from other colleges and universities, leaders in public service and private business, as…Continue Reading The Business of Biotech

NBC4’s Conan Nolan interviews USC President C.L. Max Nikias

  • Publication date June 14, 2017

Nearly two years ago, NBC4’s Conan Nolan spoke to USC President C.L. Max Nikias. On May 14, 2017, Nikias returned  to provide an update on a wide range of topics including USC Village, national rankings, fall admits and diversity and inclusion. Nikias discussed his excitement about the fall opening of USC Village, which he said would…Continue Reading NBC4’s Conan Nolan interviews USC President C.L. Max Nikias

USC Pacific Asia Museum Honors Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, Dr. Oi-Lin Chen and Tadashi Shoji

  • Publication date June 12, 2017
L-R: USC President C. L. Max Nikias and First Lady Niki C. Nikias with honorees Tadashi Shoji, Dr. Oi-Lin Chen, Dr. Tei-Fu Chen and Pacific Asia Museum Director Christina Yu. (Photo/Vanessa Preziose)

The USC Pacific Asia Museum hosted its annual gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the  Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The gala honored Legacy Award recipients Dr. Tei-Fu Chen and Dr. Oi-Lin Chen of the Chen Art Gallery, for their promotion of Asian art and culture through their gallery collection. The recipient of the Visionary…Continue Reading USC Pacific Asia Museum Honors Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, Dr. Oi-Lin Chen and Tadashi Shoji

Politico’s John Harris interviews President Nikias

  • Publication date June 6, 2017
USC President C. L. Max Nikias joins POLITICO co-founder and Editor-in-Chief John Harris for a discussion of college access. (Photo/Dave Scavone)

Interview at DC alumni event introduces USC’s College Access Blueprint USC President C. L. Max Nikias led a group of trustees and university leaders to the nation’s capital on April 26 for a series of meetings with legislators. In the evening, he hosted USC’s annual reception for more than 200 alumni, elected officials and political staffers. This year…Continue Reading Politico’s John Harris interviews President Nikias