Announcing USC’s Adoption of ChatGPT Edu

Dear Trojan Family, At USC’s recent AI Summit, we shared an exciting announcement:  As part of our commitment to expanding equitable and responsible AI, ChatGPT Edu will be available for our university use in 2026. All active USC students, faculty, and staff (including Keck Medicine of USC) will gain unlimited access to ChatGPT Edu, which…

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Announcing Carol Kim as the Vice President, Enrollment Management
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Dear Trojans, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol Kim as Vice President, Enrollment Management, effective February 25, 2026. Carol is a visionary, global-enrollment strategist known for building transformative programs from the ground up, creating international partnerships, and expanding access through innovative recruitment and financial aid models. In her new role, she…

Call for Nominations: University and Distinguished Professors

Dear Colleagues, The highest academic honors our university bestows are the University and Distinguished professorships, and we reserve these distinctions for our colleagues who have brought special renown to USC through the excellence of their academic, research, and/or artistic accomplishments. We would like to invite you to submit nominations for these positions. As you consider…

Reappointment of Geoffrey Garrett, Dean of the Marshall School of Business

June 3, 2025 Dear Marshall School Community, On behalf of President Folt and myself, I am pleased to announce that Geoffrey Garrett has been reappointed Dean of USC Marshall School of Business. We look forward to continuing to work with Dean Garrett and support his leadership at Marshall and at USC.  This decision followed a comprehensive…

Introducing the Digital Course Materials Program

March 11, 2025 Dear Trojans, We are excited to announce that beginning Fall 2025, the University is launching a Digital Course Materials Program for undergraduate students. This program has been developed with the support of the Undergraduate Student Government, the Office of the Provost, and the USC Libraries, among others.  This new program allows all undergraduate students…

Update from the Provost and Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Dear Fellow Trojans, USC is a vibrant academic learning community that thrives on the pursuit of excellence in an environment in which all feel a sense of belonging. For several years, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and the Culture Team have supported this sense of community, each developing programming and initiatives that embrace mutual…

Update on Temporary Pause on Grants and Loans Disbursed by the Federal Government

Dear Colleagues,  We know that many of you have been receiving questions about two memos issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget yesterday and today ordering a temporary freeze on grants and loans disbursed by the federal government. Following is guidance you may forward to your faculty, deans, and research deans for…

Update on recent unionization efforts

Dear Colleagues: First and foremost, our thoughts and concerns are with all of those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County. Many faculty who have been affected by the wildfires – some in the most severe ways – have returned to teach either in-person or over Zoom at great personal sacrifice. The kindness, courage,…