Carol L. Folt

Alumni and friends have given nearly $4.3 million and helped more than 450 students, faculty and staff members.

More than 300 people enjoy fellowship at gathering highlighted by inspiring speeches, music and a soul food brunch.

After six years of visionary leadership, Carol Folt is retiring as USC’s 12th president. The bold “moonshots” and initiatives she’s introduced have positioned USC as a leader in research, technology, health, athletics, innovation and more.

USC President Carol Folt’s student-centric approach has been at the heart of her six years leading the university.

USC President Carol Folt is retiring after six years filled with challenging
hurdles, resounding successes and barrier-breaking collaboration that planted seeds of innovation everywhere.

COMMENCEMENT: The nondenominational event helps kick off celebrations for USC’s Class of 2025. Read about it and watch the videos.

The recognition honors the USC president for her impact on the Trojan athletic program and advancing the mission of USC Athletics. The presentation was part of USC Athletics’ annual Tommy Awards celebration of the year’s student-athletes and teams.

This year’s recipients are Varun Soni; Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young; and Leslie and William McMorrow. The honor recognizes individuals who have brought great honor and distinction to the university community.

Recipients of three Presidential Medallions were also honored on two inspiring evenings filled with an array of celebrated academics.

The 16th annual evening of celebration, tributes and tradition features mutual respect and admiration.