On Aug. 3, 2010, his first day in office, USC president C. L. Max Nikias greeted the young men of the USC Trojans football team at Heritage Hall and stressed that they have joined a long-standing tradition of excellence both in and out of the classroom.
New President Emphasizes Character
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