USC Receives $50 Million Gift to Name USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

The University of Southern California announced a $50 million gift from the Price Family Charitable Fund to name the USC Price School of Public Policy.  In a message to the campus community, USC President C. L. Max Nikias described the gift as “visionary,” enabling the university to “take the school to an even higher level…Continue Reading USC Receives $50 Million Gift to Name USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Celebrating A Winning Season

Capping a phenomenal season for Trojan football—and directly off the heels of a 50-0 victory against the hometown rival team, UCLA Bruins—the Trojan  football team’s student-athletes and coaches celebrated at a formal dinner hosted by USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Nikias. Pictured above: Trojan quarterback Matt Barkley, USC President C. L. Max…Continue Reading Celebrating A Winning Season

Thanksgiving, The Trojan Way

As most of members of the USC University Park Campus headed out for the roadways and airports for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, students too far from home to make the trip had another option—a gathering at the home of USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Nikias. The tradition began last year as the…Continue Reading Thanksgiving, The Trojan Way

Democracy and Tragedy: Discussion with USC Student-Athletes

On Nov. 16, 2011, USC president C. L. Max Nikias took on a different, albeit familiar role—that of teacher—as he introduced student-athletes to the classic tragedy of Sophocles’ Antigone. In an intimate Galen Center classroom setting, 35 USC students participated in the lecture-and-discussion session, part of an academic enrichment program sponsored by USC Athletics that…Continue Reading Democracy and Tragedy: Discussion with USC Student-Athletes

2011 President’s Leadership Retreat

At the USC President’s Leadership Retreat on Nov. 15, 2011, university administrators, faculty and staff gathered to revisit President Nikias’ vision and priorities for the institution, and to look ahead at their collective goals. Following President Nikias’ introduction, the agenda included three panels: Additional presentations highlighting the $6 billion Campaign for the University of Southern…Continue Reading 2011 President’s Leadership Retreat

Trojan Family Weekend 2011

Trojan Family Weekend 2011 (Oct. 27-30) gave USC parents from all over the country a glimpse into the full scope of academic and social activities that students enjoy on campus. President C. L. Max Nikias addressed all parent attendees during an event in Bovard Auditorium. In the photo above, President and Mrs. Nikias (second from right,…Continue Reading Trojan Family Weekend 2011

USC Leadership with Author Thomas L. Friedman

In appreciation of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas L. Friedman’s highly successful keynote address to the attendees of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong, USC leadership—including USC president C. L. Max Nikias (second from left); Elizabeth Garrett, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and USC Trustee and conference co-chair Ronnie Chan (far…Continue Reading USC Leadership with Author Thomas L. Friedman

Presidential Dinner in Hong Kong

USC president C. L. Max Nikias and Niki C. Nikias hosted a private dinner on the occasion of the opening of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong.  Guests at the special event included (l. to r.): Kenneth Koo, chairman and CEO, Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Co. (H.K.) Ltd.; Helen Koo; Yang Ho Cho,…Continue Reading Presidential Dinner in Hong Kong

Chungnam Corp. Leadership and USC Alumni

USC leadership including USC president C.L. Max Nikias (second from right) and senior vice president for university advancement Al Checcio (far right) held a meeting with prominent alumni Bob Chong Hok-hoi and Charles Chong Hok-kei during the pre-conference week of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong.  Mr. Bob Chong (second from left) is…Continue Reading Chungnam Corp. Leadership and USC Alumni