USC president C. L. Max Nikias wraps up successful week in Davos

President C. L. Max Nikias in Davos with the presidents of two important partner universities: Mario Monti, former prime minister of Italy and current president of Bocconi University in Milan and Tony Chan, president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The three universities jointly operate the World Bachelor in Business program.

USC President C. L. Max Nikias returned to Los Angeles from Davos, Switzerland, after attending the 2017 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The annual gathering brings together industry leaders, policy makers and heads of state from across the world. Discussions focused on a theme of ‘responsive and responsible leadership’ and examined topics…Continue Reading USC president C. L. Max Nikias wraps up successful week in Davos

USC mental health clinic’s opening celebrates vision for veterans

L-R: USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Workd dean Marilyn L. Flynn, Medal of Honor recipient Kyle White, Cohen Veterans Network CEO Anthony Hassan and Marvin Southard, clinic CEO and director of our Doctor of Social Work program formally open the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at USC. (Photo/Steve Cohn)

The grand opening of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at USC celebrated a vision aimed at bringing the highest quality of mental health care to Los Angeles’ veterans and military families. The downtown Los Angeles clinic was made possible by a $15.7 million grant from Cohen through his nonprofit Cohen Veterans Network. It…Continue Reading USC mental health clinic’s opening celebrates vision for veterans

USC President Nikias honored by Federation of Cypriot American Organizations

USC President C. L. Max Nikias, left, is presented a replica of the Kyrenia ship by Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, center, and FCAO President Kyriakos Papastylianou. (Photo/Stamati Boundouris)

USC President C. L. Max Nikias was the honoree at the 2016 Testimonial Dinner hosted by the Federation of Cypriot American Organization (FCAO) in New York on Friday. Nikias was recognized for outstanding academic achievements and leadership and was presented a replica of the Kyrenia ship by Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and FCAO…Continue Reading USC President Nikias honored by Federation of Cypriot American Organizations

USC Global Conference 2015 opens in Shanghai

USC President C. L. Max Nikias speaks as the 2015 USC Global Conference gets underway in Shanghai. (USC Photo)

SHANGHAI – The 2015 USC Global Conference opened at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai today with a record attendance of more than 700 at the welcome dinner to start the event. Guests were treated to special performances by local artists and USC students. The conference runs through Saturday and features presentations and discussions among USC researchers, Chinese business…Continue Reading USC Global Conference 2015 opens in Shanghai

President and first lady wrap up Europe trip with warm reception in Athens

President Nikias and Niki Nikias with US Ambassador to Germany John Emerson, and his wife, Kimberly

USC President C. L. Max Nikias, joined by first lady Niki C. Nikias, received a warm welcome upon returning to his undergraduate alma mater earlier this week for a special ceremony held in front of more than 100 faculty, senior administrators, family, and friends. President Nikias graduated from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)…Continue Reading President and first lady wrap up Europe trip with warm reception in Athens