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Provost Charles F. Zukoski

Dr. Charles F. Zukoski was appointed Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on October 1, 2019. He holds the Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky Provost’s Chair.

As the university’s second-ranking administrator, he oversees the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the Keck School of Medicine and 21 other professional schools and academic units, in addition to USC’s museums, and the divisions of student affairs, libraries, research, student religious life, and enrollment services.

Dr. Zukoski received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Princeton University and his bachelor’s degree from Reed College. Zukoski served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University at Buffalo from 2012-2019.

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Provost News

Artist Martinez Celaya standing in front of sculpture

The sculpture garden outside the USC Fisher Museum of Art is in full bloom with the recent installation of a monumental sculpture

The renowned artist is a USC faculty member and his artwork ushers in a new era of public art.
Richelle Gribble in spacesuit

From artist to astronaut: a USC alum is on a mission to Mars

Gribble was one a select group of people chosen to experience the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS).
Professor Zack Steel at his computer

Mental health is no joke but maybe it should be, according to a USC School of Dramatic Arts professor

Professor Zack Steel addresses student well-being one laugh at a time.
Michelle Au in TV control room

USC’s Official Campus Television Station, Trojan Vision, Partners with the Cinema School to Create Real-World Industry Connections

A USC senior with industry and marking know-how creates a new department within the university TV station in order connect students with industry professionals.
Professor Katz and Harrison Ford

How a Hollywood hitmaker-turned-professor brought virtual filmmaking to USC

Gail Katz has produced smash successes like Air Force One and The Perfect Storm. Now, she’s helping students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts embrace a new era of filmmaking.
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Opportunity and the Vital Role of Higher Education

Polarization of opportunity and outcomes can become so extreme that the trust in our democratic institutions fails. The events of January 6 suggest we are perilously close to this point.

Hope is on the Horizon

I wish you a restful, peaceful, and, most of all, healthful holiday season.

With Gratitude…

At this time of year as we express gratitude and thanks, I would like to take a moment and personally address our USC faculty.
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Announcements

University Committee on Academic Review

September 9th, 2021

This past summer, my office, in consultation with the UCAR committee chair, carefully evaluated the Academic Program Review process and determined that changes to the scope of the review can expand its impact.
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Fall 2021 Semester Update

August 20th, 2021

We know this semester will pose some unique challenges for the Trojan community as we adjust to on-campus life once again. Many of you have only known USC through photos, videos and Zoom screens. Normal does not look or feel the same as it did before and we must learn to support each other in new ways.
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Future Transition at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

August 19th, 2021

Dean Rob Cutietta has shared his decision with me to step down as dean of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the end of the academic year, effective June 30, 2022.
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Future Transition at the USC Thornton School of Music

August 19th, 2021

Dean Rob Cutietta has shared with me his decision to step down as dean of the USC Thornton School of Music at the end of the academic year, effective June 30, 2022.
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Los Angeles CA 90089-4019
(213) 740-2101
uscprovost@usc.edu

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