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USC President C. L. Max Nikias delivered a special guest to motivate the USC Trojan football team on the eve of their homecoming game against Stanford—music industry legend and philanthropist Dr. Dre (Andre Young.) In this photo: President Nikias, Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron, and Dr. Dre….Continue Reading Homecoming eve, with a special guest

The L.A. Economic Development Corporation honored USC with the 2013 “Eddy” Award for its contributions as a leading research organization, its role as the largest private employer in Los Angeles, and its recent successful bid for approval of the USC Village redevelopment — the largest economic development project to be proposed in South Los Angeles….Continue Reading USC honored as engine of development for Los Angeles

During an evening of celebration, the Trojan Family thanked members of its most generous philanthropic group, The Widney Society, for their unwavering dedication to building the future of the University of Southern California. USC President C. L. Max Nikias emphasized the enormous strides the University has made throughout its history, from its inception in 1880,…Continue Reading Campaign marks $3 billion milestone at Widney Society Celebration

USC Trustee Steven Spielberg captured a proud moment on his phone at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Spielberg created the Michael Kahn Endowed Chair in Editing to honor his longtime editor, Michael Kahn, who won Oscars for editing celebrated cinematic works including Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The…Continue Reading USC Trustee Steven Spielberg creates Michael Kahn Chair in Editing

USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias welcomed Trojans at a reception held in the San Francisco Bay area. USC has approximately 20,000 alumni in Northern California who, in addition to San Francisco, are concentrated in communities such as San Jose, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Lafayette, Oakland and Fremont. USC…Continue Reading Trojans welcomed in San Francisco

The USC School of Pharmacy launched its $100 million fundraising initiative during a gala event on Nov. 3 at the historic Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Supporters, faculty and USC leadership celebrated the school’s achievements even as they planned for a bolder future. The initiative is part of the larger Campaign for the University…Continue Reading Building the future of USC Pharmacy

This year, the Trojan Family Weekend was the occasion for the inauguration of a new giving society — The USC Parent Leadership Circle, a philanthropic group comprised of parents of undergraduates who express a strong interest in the university’s long-term stability and growth. The USC Parent Leadership Circle, with 200 parents committed to its goals,…Continue Reading Parents take the lead in new philanthropic circle

As Chicago-based Trojans ramped up for the annual football game against Notre Dame, more than 150 came to a special event at the W Chicago Lakeshore and met with USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias. In President Nikias’s own words, the purpose of these special events is for him “to…Continue Reading Chicago Trojans meet with President Nikias

C. L. Max Nikias was among one hundred-sixty four influential artists, scientists, scholars, authors, and institutional leaders who were inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences at a ceremony in Cambridge on Saturday, October 12. Academy Award-winning actor Sally Field, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, novelist Martin Amis and jazz great Herbie Hancock were among the inductees.  Field and Burns…Continue Reading C. L. Max Nikias inducted into 233rd Class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences