President Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias and several USC faculty highlighted the workshop Cyber-securing Democratic Elections at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland on June 27, 2023….Continue Reading Cybersecuring Democratic Elections: Nikias Organizes a Workshop and Delivers a Major Address
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Visit to Greece by Nikias promises new research collaborations
President Emeritus and Professor C. L. Max Nikias recently returned from trip to Athens, Greece where he worked to establish research collaborations between his Malcolm R. Currie Chair in Technology and the Humanities and two Athens-based universities. At the University of Piraeus, Nikias delivered a lecture at the Laskaridis Foundation Library entitled, “Online Education: The Promise and Challenges.”…Continue Reading Visit to Greece by Nikias promises new research collaborations
USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association celebrates 35th Anniversary
The USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA) recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary. University president C.L. Max Nikias attended the Awards Gala with his wife, Niki C. Nikias, to celebrate alongside organization members, and to meet some of the 100 young men and women who benefit from APAA scholarships. The APAA also honored several great Trojans…Continue Reading USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association celebrates 35th Anniversary
USC Village opens to the Trojan Family with fanfare, streamers and a new campus icon
The Trojan Marching Band, led by its Trojan warrior in full regalia, led hundreds into the medieval Tuscan village. You know, the type of medieval village with a Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and lodging for 2,500 students. “Let’s follow them!” a woman shouted from the crowd. USC Village, the university’s massive development at the corner…Continue Reading USC Village opens to the Trojan Family with fanfare, streamers and a new campus icon
East L.A. biotech park could create ‘explosion of employment’
The competition for biotech investment is escalating, and USC President C. L. Max Nikias wants to make sure Los Angeles emerges a winner. “Los Angeles finds itself falling behind in the race for the future of this increasingly important industry,” Nikias told attendees of USC’s Business of Biotech event, which recently brought together community, business and university…Continue Reading East L.A. biotech park could create ‘explosion of employment’
W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift
The W. M. Keck Foundation is giving $10 million to support a USC Health Sciences Campus facility critical to advanced patient care, expanding upon the foundation’s longstanding and transformative support to the university. The generous gift names the Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center, one of USC’s largest outpatient facilities, which houses Keck Medicine of USC…Continue Reading W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift
NBC4’s Conan Nolan interviews USC President C.L. Max Nikias
Nearly two years ago, NBC4’s Conan Nolan spoke to USC President C.L. Max Nikias. On May 14, 2017, Nikias returned to provide an update on a wide range of topics including USC Village, national rankings, fall admits and diversity and inclusion. Nikias discussed his excitement about the fall opening of USC Village, which he said would…Continue Reading NBC4’s Conan Nolan interviews USC President C.L. Max Nikias
USC Pacific Asia Museum Honors Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, Dr. Oi-Lin Chen and Tadashi Shoji
The USC Pacific Asia Museum hosted its annual gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The gala honored Legacy Award recipients Dr. Tei-Fu Chen and Dr. Oi-Lin Chen of the Chen Art Gallery, for their promotion of Asian art and culture through their gallery collection. The recipient of the Visionary…Continue Reading USC Pacific Asia Museum Honors Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, Dr. Oi-Lin Chen and Tadashi Shoji
Politico’s John Harris interviews President Nikias
Interview at DC alumni event introduces USC’s College Access Blueprint USC President C. L. Max Nikias led a group of trustees and university leaders to the nation’s capital on April 26 for a series of meetings with legislators. In the evening, he hosted USC’s annual reception for more than 200 alumni, elected officials and political staffers. This year…Continue Reading Politico’s John Harris interviews President Nikias
Trojans, including Will Ferrell, honor Class of 2017: more than 17,000 graduates
Will Ferrell ’90 has long trod the sidelines of USC football games, led the team onto the field of battle and returned for campus events on behalf of charities like Cancer for College. But none of the more than 60,000 people attending USC’s 134th commencement Friday knew quite what to expect when one of the university’s…Continue Reading Trojans, including Will Ferrell, honor Class of 2017: more than 17,000 graduates