March 29, 2016 Dear USC community, With tremendous sadness, I am writing to share the news that Steven B. Sample—USC’s venerable and beloved tenth president—has died peacefully in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. During his exceptionally productive tenure, which spanned nearly two decades, Dr. Sample led our university on its dramatic, historic ascent. Thanks…Continue Reading Passing of Steven B. Sample
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Passing of Elizabeth Garrett
March 7, 2016 Dear USC community, With profound sadness, I am writing to share the news that Elizabeth Garrett, the thirteenth president of Cornell University and former USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has died, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. Before assuming her role at Cornell last July, Beth served…Continue Reading Passing of Elizabeth Garrett
Trojans at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Dear USC Community, As you know, USC has a tremendously proud Olympic tradition. We have produced more Olympians, more Olympic medalists, and more Olympic gold medalists than any other American university. Given our exceptionally distinguished history, and as we look forward to Friday’s opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics, I want to share a…Continue Reading Trojans at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Statement on Arrest of Suspects
On behalf of the entire Trojan Family, I wish to convey my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck and the talented and hardworking team of LAPD investigators. They shared our outrage at this senseless and singular act and worked passionately to…Continue Reading Statement on Arrest of Suspects
2012 Summer Reading List from President Nikias
Dear USC Students, As we welcome the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books back to our University Park Campus this weekend, I want to encourage you to take advantage of the weekend’s many offerings, which will include author readings, panel discussions, and musical performances. This is a much-beloved annual event in southern California, and I…Continue Reading 2012 Summer Reading List from President Nikias
Gift to Name USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce that USC has received a $50 million gift from the Price Family Charitable Fund. This gift endows and names the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, thereby cementing its standing among the most progressive and prestigious American schools of public policy, planning, and development. We will celebrate…Continue Reading Gift to Name USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Statement by C. L. Max Nikias
Statement by C. L. Max Nikias, President, University of Southern California, on proposed academic and cultural boycotts and sanctions against Israel and Israeli universities and divestment of investments of certain firms involved in Israel Over the past several years, the University of Southern California has been asked to join academic and cultural boycotts or other…Continue Reading Statement by C. L. Max Nikias
2011 Summer Reading List from President Nikias
Dear USC Students, As we welcome the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to our University Park campus this weekend, I want to encourage you to be an active participant in the weekend’s activities. Stroll around the campus. Visit the various booths. Attend an author reading. This is a beloved annual event in southern California,…Continue Reading 2011 Summer Reading List from President Nikias