Knight Foundation and USC Marshall Commit $4 Million to Advance Purpose-Driven AI Research

The research initiative aims to create ethical, human-forward outcomes for cutting-edge technology like AI.  Read more

USC researchers make AI tool that detects cancer

The artificial intelligence model locates cancer cells faster than prior techniques. Read more

Public Exchange expands from USC to Washington University in St. Louis

Public-private partnerships push university research beyond theory and into action to help city leaders, nonprofits and public agencies solve real-world problems. Read more

Doug Emhoff reflects on his unique journey as ‘second gentleman’ and shares his hopes for the nation’s future

In the months since he and wife Kamala Harris exited the White House, Emhoff has found the silver lining in returning to Los Angeles – and to his alma mater as a distinguished visiting professor of law. Read more

Call for Nominations: Bovard College Dean Review

September 29, 2025 Dear Bovard College community, I am writing to announce the review of Dean Anthony Bailey, and I seek your participation in the process. Deans are crucial to the academic excellence of our university. They are typically hired for five-year terms and are reviewed at the beginning of their fifth year. Reviews focus…

Matthew Manos
Matthew Manos

Matthew Manos is the founder of verynice, a design strategy practice that gives half of its work away for free to nonprofit organizations. verynice’s clientele includes Apple, Google, UNICEF, NASA and the American Heart Association. Manos also served as inaugural chair of the Los Angeles Creative Advisory Board established by former Mayor Eric Garcetti. At the Academy, Matthew serves as Associate…

Jernej Barbič
Jernej Barbič

Jernej Barbič is the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Early Career Chair and a Professor of Computer Science. His research includes computer graphics, tackling interdisciplinary problems from computer animation, graphics, simulation, mechanics, medical imaging and haptics. The main focus of his research is physically based simulation of digital humans, animals, plants and man-made objects, for use…

Reappointment of Pedro Noguera, Dean of the Rossier School of Education

June 3, 2025 Dear Rossier School Community, On behalf of President Folt and myself, I am pleased to announce that Pedro Noguera has been reappointed Dean of USC Rossier School of Education. We look forward to continuing to work with Dean Noguera for another five years as he further advances the school with his commitment to…

Vishal Gupta
Vishal Gupta

Vishal Gupta is an Associate Professor of Data Sciences and Operations at the USC Marshall School of Business. Because of his research interests and expertise, he also holds a courtesy appointment in USC Viterbi’s School of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering and is an affiliate faculty with USC’s Center for AI and Society. Before…

Trudi Sandmeier
Trudi Sandmeier

Trudi Sandmeier is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Graduate Programs in Heritage Conservation, and Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture. She has decades of experience in heritage conservation advocacy, education, and leadership. A respected leader and mentor, Sandmeier has a passion for helping people find and pursue their path…