Month: April 2018

Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky endow provost’s chair; USC recognized as a leader in brain mapping and bioscience; Greek ambassador visits USC

  • Publication date April 30, 2018

Our Trojan Family came together to honor our provost, as USC Trustee and alumna Shelly Nemirovsky and her husband, Ofer, generously funded an endowed chair for this position and we formally installed Michael Quick as its inaugural holder. Also this month, USC’s continued contributions to brain mapping and bioscience were recognized as President Nikias accepted the Humanitarian Award on behalf of the USC community. Another special occasion was a visit from Greek Ambassador Haris Lalacos to the USC campus to speak at our Annenberg school….Continue Reading Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky endow provost’s chair; USC recognized as a leader in brain mapping and bioscience; Greek ambassador visits USC

Nikias leads USC delegation to D.C. for meetings with lawmakers

  • Publication date April 19, 2018

The trustees and administrators discussed issues ranging from quantum computing to DACA students. Led by President C. L. Max Nikias, a delegation of 13 USC trustees and university administrators went to Washington, D.C., this week for the university’s annual visit to the nation’s capital. The visit kicked off Tuesday evening with a reception hosted by…Continue Reading Nikias leads USC delegation to D.C. for meetings with lawmakers

Nikias honor reflects USC’s investment in brain mapping, bioscience

  • Publication date April 17, 2018
USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Niki Nikias arrive at the 15th annual Brain Mapping Foundation Awards Gala. (Photo/Eric Abelev)

USC president C. L. Max Nikias receives Humanitarian Award USC President C. L. Max Nikias was honored April 14 with the Humanitarian Award of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. The award is presented to physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to survival and quality of life of patients across the globe. “It’s…Continue Reading Nikias honor reflects USC’s investment in brain mapping, bioscience

USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association celebrates 35th Anniversary

  • Publication date April 12, 2018

The USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA) recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary. University president C.L. Max Nikias attended the Awards Gala with his wife, Niki C. Nikias, to celebrate alongside organization members, and to meet some of the 100 young men and women who benefit from APAA scholarships. The APAA also honored several great Trojans…Continue Reading USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association celebrates 35th Anniversary