Josh Kun is Vice Provost for the Arts at USC, and Professor and Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication at the USC Annenberg School. His books include Audiotopia: Music, Race, and America; Songs in the Key of Los Angeles; Double Vision: The Photography of George Rodriguez, and several others. As a curator his projects and exhibitions have…
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Joseph Patterson MD, FACS, FAAOS is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Research at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. As an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, Dr. Patterson is an expert in the surgical care of complex fractures (broken bones) and deformities of the hip, pelvis,…
January 15, 2025 Dear Colleagues, For all of you affected by the wildfires around the LA-area, our thoughts and concerns are with you. Our teams at the university and within the schools are in close touch with those in need. If you or anyone you know have experienced serious disruptions and have not communicated your…
Marientina Gotsis is a Professor of Practice at the Interactive Media & Games Division (IMGD) of the School of Cinematic Arts and Founder/Director of the Creative Media & Behavioral Health Center (CM&BHC) at the University of Southern California. Since 2007, she has focused on educational and therapeutic interventions using games, virtual reality, and social media. Gotsis named the…
December 5, 2024 Dear Colleagues, On behalf of President Folt and myself, I am excited to announce that we will welcome Christopher Boone as dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, effective January 1, 2025. Dean Boone will hold the C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean’s Chair. Originally from Canada, Dean…
Dr. Lorena Martin is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Data Sciences and Operations at the University of Southern California (USC), where she combines academic rigor with real-world expertise in sports performance analytics. Dr. Martin has held transformative leadership roles in professional sports, including serving as the Director of Sports Performance Analytics for the Los Angeles Lakers and as the Director of…
Christian Grose is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. One of USC’s most prolific social scientists, his research strengthens American democracy through a deeper understanding of Congress, representation, and elections. An influential figure in California politics and national policy, Dr. Grose collaborates with public officials, students, and academics on research and…
October 29, 2024 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to provide you with important updates to two benefits: the Tuition Assistance Benefit (“TAB”) program and our 2024 Winter Recess plans. We apologize for any confusion and ensuing frustration that has arisen over the past week from our Academic Senate and Staff Assembly updates. We hope you…
September 23, 2024 Dear USC Community, As chair of the Honorary Degrees Committee, I humbly request your participation in this year’s nomination process. The USC Honorary Degree is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge those we regard as most outstanding by bestowing the university’s highest external honor. The nomination process is straight-forward and details can be…
September 10, 2024 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…