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Providing academic leadership to USC

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

The Show Must Go On—Faculty and Students at USC’s Campus Television Station, Trojan Vision, Prepare to Produce Live TV and New Shows this Fall

For the first time since the TV station debuted back on September 15, 1997, programming will be completely revamped.

Filled with Possibilities for the Future

USC Bovard Scholars helps high-achieving students succeed at top-tier universities.

Mission to the Moon: USC Roski School of Art and Design Alum Prepares to Launch a COVID-19 Inspired Time Capsule

The Scheduled 2022 Historic Liftoff Marks the First Commercial Lunar Lander from the U.S. to the Moon.

At the Intersection of Art and Policy: Lives will be Saved

USC Arts in Action, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and community partners come together for the University Park Slow Jams Project, aimed at making the streets safer for pedestrians through choreographed intersection performance.

A Tale of Two Siblings: A Soldier in Iraq and a USC School of Cinematic Arts Student Reunite Halfway Around the World

While serving his country, an Army specialist missed most of sister’s milestones—but not this time, thanks to a group of SCA students and their professor who made it their mission possible.
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2019 Faculty Handbook

The official Faculty Handbook of the University of Southern California.

2019 Faculty Symposium

Faculty presentations celebrating the inauguration of Carol L. Folt as USC's 12th President highlighted innovative work from across both campuses.

Provost's Blog

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Freedom of Expression and the Elevation of All Using Social Media

In using social media platforms, with great power comes great responsibility.
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Honoring the USC Class of 2020: A Message to our Graduating Students

Your USC education is for life; it is one constant you can count on through this evolving and ever-changing era.

Optimistic about the Future

Congratulations to our fall admits who will make up our class of 2024.
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Announcements

Next Steps for Erica Muhl

October 22nd, 2020

Erica Muhl, the inaugural dean and former founding executive director of the USC Iovine and Young Academy, will be stepping down from her position to become President of the Berklee College of Music, effective July 1, 2021.
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Appointment of New Distinguished and University Professors

October 20th, 2020

It is my pleasure to announce that we have appointed Estela Mara Bensimon, Yang Chai, Steve Kay, and Shrikanth Narayanan as University Professors and Susan Forsburg, Sherman Jackson, Behrokh Khoshnevis, Mahta Moghaddam, and Pedro Noguera as Distinguished Professors. 
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Important Updates for Fall and Spring Semesters

October 14th, 2020

As we reach the midpoint of the Fall semester, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued dedication during these challenging times, and to update you on the work that is going into planning for the Spring semester.
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USC Trojan Family Weekend 2020 Provost Panel

October 9th, 2020

For Trojan Family Weekend 2020, Provost Zukoski hosted and moderated a panel discussion on the online experience.
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