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Inaugural Symposium of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy

  • Publication date September 25, 2012

USC president C. L. Max Nikias and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the university’s inaugural Governor Downey Professor of State and Global Policy, hosted the opening symposium of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy on Sept. 24, 2012. The event, which drew nearly 1,000 attendees and more than a dozen national and…Continue Reading Inaugural Symposium of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy

USC Alumni Leadership Conference Breakfast with President C. L. Max Nikias

  • Publication date September 21, 2012

Each year, USC alumni and volunteers from around the world gather on the University Park Campus for the Alumni Leadership Conference, where they hear about the latest developments, sharpen their volunteer leadership skills and strengthen their Trojan Family ties. The 2012 conference — bringing together volunteer leaders from all walks of university life, spanning the…Continue Reading USC Alumni Leadership Conference Breakfast with President C. L. Max Nikias

President Nikias at Board of Councilors Reception

  • Publication date September 13, 2012

On Sept. 12, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias addressed a collective gathering of members of all of the Boards of Councilors for the university’s schools and libraries. Highlighting recent accomplishments in the areas of faculty recruitment, online education, student scholarships, capital construction and more, Nikias acknowledged the significant role advisers have played throughout…Continue Reading President Nikias at Board of Councilors Reception

The University Breaks Ground on Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall

  • Publication date September 5, 2012

On Sept. 5, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias presided over the groundbreaking for Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall — the university’s first interdisciplinary social sciences building. The building was made possible by a $30 million gift from USC trustee Verna B. Dauterive ME ’49, EdD ’66, in memory of her late husband, Peter…Continue Reading The University Breaks Ground on Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall

Journey of 705 Miles

  • Publication date August 30, 2012

The Nikiases keep USC in motion, even on vacationThe nonstop schedule for USC’s 11th president and first lady takes a different pace for a brief few weeks in the summer in the breathtaking setting of Sun Valley, Idaho. USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias leave behind their formal meeting, delegation,…Continue Reading Journey of 705 Miles

New Student Convocation

  • Publication date August 23, 2012

In his remarks at USC’s 2012 New Student Convocation on Aug. 23, 2012, President C. L. Max Nikias urged students to use their time at the university to become literate in imagination, the world, the arts, the great literary works, digital media, and ethics. Read the full speech….Continue Reading New Student Convocation

John McKay Center Opens

  • Publication date August 22, 2012

On August 21, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias presided over the opening of the 110,000-square-foot John McKay Center. Blending USC’s storied athletic legacy with the latest amenities and technology, the new building houses state-of-the art athletic training facilities, classrooms, coaches’ offices, locker rooms, weight rooms and even an indoor football field, all dedicated…Continue Reading John McKay Center Opens

President Nikias Addresses the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Board of Governors Meeting

  • Publication date June 20, 2012

On June 20, 2012, President C. L. Max Nikias spoke at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Board of Governors meeting. His address focused on the shared interest of the LAEDC and USC in making Los Angeles a vibrant environment for business and opportunity, and provided an overview of USC’s positive economic impact on…Continue Reading President Nikias Addresses the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Board of Governors Meeting

USC Delegation to Sacramento

  • Publication date May 16, 2012

USC president C. L. Max Nikias led a delegation of university trustees and administrators to Sacramento — his first official visit to the state Capitol as president — to meet with Gov. Jerry Brown and other prominent government officials on May 16, 2012. Read the full story at USC News….Continue Reading USC Delegation to Sacramento