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Meet Beong-Soo Kim, USC’s Interim President
Kim, USC senior vice president and general counsel for five years, talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead, his plans as interim president — and what practicing law and playing the cello have taught him about leadership.
Top Headlines
Funding from the nonprofit group FireAid will expand Public Exchange’s soil testing campaign, screening for a wider range of contaminants, speeding up lab results and increasing community outreach.
The clinician-scientist, who is the school’s associate dean of research, has been serving as interim dean.
The donations will bolster the future growth of world’s largest repository of LGBTQ+ materials.
STORY AND VIDEO: A USC Alumni Association lunchtime gathering provides replacements for burned diplomas, USC swag and connection for Trojans affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Bold Growth, Lasting Impact
After six years, Carol Folt has retired as USC’s 12th president. The bold “moonshots” and initiatives she’s introduced have cemented USC’s position as a leader in research, technology, health, athletics, innovation and more.
After the Fires: USC in Action for Southern California
The wildfires are behind us, but their effects are still felt across Los Angeles. USC is stepping in where needed most: supporting students whose lives were disrupted, bringing communities back together, and helping the city begin to rebuild—a reflection of how deeply connected the university is to the place it calls home.
Computing Without Boundaries
USC is reimagining computing’s role across disciplines—advancing quantum research, championing ethical AI, and launching bold initiatives in blockchain and business. This is innovation at the intersection of technology and human insight.
Listen In: Helping to Understand Our World
Step inside USC’s podcast studio for thought-provoking conversations that explore the ideas shaping our world. Ideas in Action features scholars, creators and change-makers across disciplines, offering insights that spark curiosity and drive progress. Discover how Trojans are turning research and reflection into real-world impact. Catch up on our past seasons today.
USC Announces Presidential Search Committee, Interim Leadership
The committee will include faculty, staff, students and alumni. Beong-Soo Kim, USC general counsel, is leading the university on an interim basis beginning July 1 amid Carol Folt’s retirement as president.
