A classically trained musician known for his transformational leadership and transdisciplinary curriculum, Rikakis will begin conducting the academy on Aug. 23.
Kids and teachers reunite with smaller classes that will allow faculty and staff to focus on safety protocols in advance of a full fall return.
Though most respondents expressed appreciation for educators — California public schools and teachers received their highest ratings in the poll’s history — questions abound about what comes next for students.
For the first Black woman in the California state legislature and the first Black woman to represent California in Congress, it all comes back to education, hard work and civil rights.
Opportunity and mentoring were high points at USC for Ali Sahimi, who was inspired by his family’s medical history and record of academic achievement.
Alumnus Randall R. Kendrick’s donation will fund scholarships, endow new faculty positions and establish the new institute.
When Abby Giron was diagnosed with in utero spina bifida, her family was distraught. Then Ramen Chmait’s innovative surgery changed everything.
The scientist, engineer and scholar will oversee the office that guides the university’s leading research programs.
The Doug Peacock Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to first-year engineering students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM.
