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,…
Category: News and Announcements
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…
Guidance for faculty as they begin the Spring 2025 semester in light of the L.A-fires, including links to emergency resources and a reminder to inform deans and department chairs if faculty are in need of teaching accomodations.
Dear Colleagues, We write to update you that we received official notice that the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (also known as United Auto Workers or UAW) filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). They are seeking to unionize most of our RTPC faculty. This includes both full-…
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 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As the fall semester winds down, we want to acknowledge and thank you for all the vital ways you contribute to our university. We appreciate your input, recommendations and partnership as we navigate and seize upon the opportunities and challenges ahead. Some of you have received union solicitations from 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…
Dear Trojan community, We write to provide details about our university’s budget and our plans for sustainable excellence in the face of rapidly rising costs of higher education. Like universities across the country, USC needs to adjust to this changing reality. To excel, we need durable budgets that not only cover today’s costs but also provide resources to seize promising opportunities. Background and Current State Last…
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…