It is my pleasure to announce that this year we have appointed Lee Epstein, Shaun Harper, and Azad Madni as University Professors and Caryn Lerman and Steven Ross as Distinguished Professors.

Letter from Provost Zukoski and Anthony R. Bailey, Vice President for Strategic and Global Initiatives and Dean of Bovard College.

Los Angeles County has issued a revised health order removing the indoor masking requirement that has been in place since July 17, 2021.

One of our collective top priorities is to expand our work fostering inclusivity in the classroom and other learning environments.

I am pleased to share with you that the search for the next dean of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is now entering its final stages. Over the last several months, the Search Advisory Committee has conducted an exhaustive and thorough search.

We are writing to you because of the impact the Rams’ Parade event will have on our campus operations.

Provost Zukoski and Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman provide updates on the resumption of in-person learning and detail community expectations.

Provost Zukoski provides an update on actions needed to resume Interfraternity Council (IFC) social activities.

Provost Zukoski writes to faculty to share that USC has extended the deadline by two weeks for students to elect a Pass/No Pass grading option to February 11, 2022.

Provost Zukoski and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Monique S. Allard welcome students to the Spring 2022 semester.