Beong-Soo Kim

Trojans marked the occasion with lively performances, activities, refreshments and more.

Thousands of members of the Trojan Family come together for a moving formal ceremony followed by a universitywide celebration.

PODCAST: The president sits down with two leading USC physician-scientists to discuss how close we are to preventing Alzheimer’s disease, and the role academic medicine can play in changing the future of healthcare.

PODCAST: USC President Beong-Soo Kim joins three USC faculty experts to examine some of the major challenges facing democratic societies today.

Trojan faculty experts in political behavior, artificial intelligence and media literacy weigh in on global pressures and possible solutions.

COMMENCEMENT: Main ceremony filled with inspiration and music celebrates the Class of 2026. Commencement activities continue through Saturday.

COMMENCEMENT: USC’s president shares words of encouragement and congratulations with the university’s newest graduates at Thursday’s main ceremony. Watch the video.

PODCAST: The president sits down with Assal Habibi, USC associate research professor of psychology and director of the USC Center for Music, Brain and Society, to discuss how music — something deeply woven into society and the human experience — helps shape the brain.

PODCAST: The president sits down with Prem Natarajan — executive vice president, head of enterprise AI and chief scientist at Capital One, as well as a USC computer science professor — to discuss how AI is reshaping organizations and what it means for universities and the future of talent.

At the monthly discussion series, Kim talked about three people who significantly influenced his life and thinking — and continue to inspire his leadership.