USC president C. L. Max Nikias and National Academy of Engineering president Chuck Vest addressed hundreds of America’s leading engineers, scientists, educators, innovators, policy leaders and corporate executives at the second annual NAE Grand Challenges National Summit, which was held at USC Oct. 6 to 8, 2010. This year’s summit was a forum for the…Continue Reading USC Hosts Second Annual NAE Grand Challenges National Summit
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President Nikias and L.A. Times Publisher Relocate Festival of Books to USC
After 15 years on the UCLA campus, the renowned Los Angeles Times Festival of books is moving to USC’s University Park campus in spring 2010. The move was spearheaded by President C. L. Max Nikias and Times publisher and CEO Eddy Hartenstein.Read the full story….Continue Reading President Nikias and L.A. Times Publisher Relocate Festival of Books to USC
President Signs World Health Organization Safety Designation
Paul Kells (left), the founder of Safe Communities Canada, and President C. L. Max Nikias on Wednesday sign the agreement marking USC’s official recognition as an International Safe Community. Safe Communities Canada led the certification process that resulted in this designation – the first ever to a university – from the World Health Organization Collaborating…Continue Reading President Signs World Health Organization Safety Designation
Grand Opening of Tutor Campus Center
USC president C. L. Max Nikias and USC trustee Ronald Tutor addressed the hundreds gathered on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, to celebrate the grand opening of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. The campus center is now the launching place for campus tours, a homecoming place for alumni and a gathering place for Trojans of all…Continue Reading Grand Opening of Tutor Campus Center
President Greets Students on Move-in Day
President C. L. Max Nikias welcomes a USC student at Pardee Tower during Move-in Day, August 18, 2010. See more photos….Continue Reading President Greets Students on Move-in Day
Remarks Given at USC New Student Convocation
On August 19, 2010, President C. L. Max Nikias welcomed USC’s incoming freshmen, transfer students and parents. He encouraged students to develop literacy in six areas — imagination, the world, the arts, digital media, great literary works and ethics. Read the speech….Continue Reading Remarks Given at USC New Student Convocation
New President Emphasizes Character
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. Read the speech….Continue Reading New President Emphasizes Character
Inauguration: Friday, Oct. 15
President C. L. Max Nikias will share his vision for USC during a festive and historic inauguration on the University Park campus on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon….Continue Reading Inauguration: Friday, Oct. 15
Engineer and Humanist
A powerful advocate of the equal importance of science and art, C. L. Max Nikias became the first holder of the Malcolm R. Currie Chair in Technology and the Humanities in 2008. The chair is USC’s first endowed faculty position that focuses on the interdisciplinary relationships between technology and the humanities and honors exceptional achievements…Continue Reading Engineer and Humanist
Two New Hospitals
C. L. Max Nikias speaks on the Health Sciences campus during an event celebrating the university’s acquisition of the USC Norris Cancer Hospital and USC University Hospital in April 2009. It is a “watershed moment,” says Nikias, that gives USC the opportunity “to embark on a new frontier for all of the health-related disciplines at…Continue Reading Two New Hospitals