Bold Growth, Lasting Impact
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.
Carol Folt’s Presidency | Summer 2025
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.
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