Faculty Distinctions

Distinguished Professors

Awarded very selectively to those whose accomplishments have brought special renown to USC

University Professors

Awarded based on significant accomplishments in several disciplines

National Academy Members

Members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine

Other Academy Fellows

Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society

Endowed Chairs and Professorships

Endowed chairs are held by distinguished faculty and are supported by private gifts.

University and Presidential Medallion Holders

USC's top awards for contributions to the university

Highly Cited Researchers

USC's most-cited researchers, according to the Institute for Scientific Information