Dear Colleagues,
Congratulations on completing the Spring 2026 semester. Now that exams have concluded and Commencement festivities are officially over, we want to express our immense gratitude for all that you have done to shepherd your students, your research, and each other to the finish line of this academic year.
While this year has carried more than its fair share of challenges, we hope you will take pride in the way we have joined as a community to advance excellence in our teaching, research, creative expression, and clinical practices. Your tireless work is noticed and your contributions to your students, your school, and your profession are valued by everyone within the senior leadership team.
It is with great pride that we were able to celebrate several of our esteemed colleagues at the Faculty Academic Honors event on April 13 and at the USC Mentoring Awards event on May 5. You can view the full list of this year’s honorees across all faculty-related categories on our website at https://academichonors.usc.edu/faculty-awards/2026-faculty-honorees/
Whatever your summer plans may be, we wish each of you all the best and that you have the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate during the break.
Sincerely,
Andrew T. Guzman
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Steven D. Shapiro
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs