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This gallery contains biographical information and photos of the former presidents of the University of Southern California.
- Our History
The University of Southern California has had 12 university...
- Leadership
USC’s leadership includes the university president, board of...
- Biography
Dr. Folt currently serves as chair of the Association of...
- The Era of the Founders
A poor Ohio farm boy, Widney left home at 16, arriving in...
- Our History
The University of Southern California has had 12 university presidents since its founding. From its humble beginnings in 1880 to now educating thousands each year, the university has grown and established itself as a leader of higher education that continues to draw students from around the world today.
The university administration consists of a president, a provost, several vice-presidents of various departments, a treasurer, a chief information officer, and an athletic director.
- University Park campus, 226 acres (0.91 km²), Health Sciences campus, 79 acres (0.32 km²)
- Traveler, Tommy Trojan (unofficial)
- 49,318 (2021)
- Carol Folt
USC is responsible for $8 billion in economic output in Los Angeles County; USC students spend $563 million yearly in the local economy, and visitors to the campus add another $37.9 million. [3] USC hosted a variety of venues for the 1984 Summer Olympics , including parts of the Olympic village . 36 Trojans competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 22 medals, 9 of which were gold.
USC’s leadership includes the university president, board of trustees, academic deans and senior administration. These dedicated individuals are steered by a profound passion for guiding the university’s central mission. The Role and Mission of USC.
Dr. Folt currently serves as chair of the Association of American Universities (AAU) Board of Directors. Prior to USC, Dr. Folt served as chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill and held several leadership appointments at Dartmouth College, including interim president, provost, dean of faculty, and Dartmouth Professor of Biological Sciences. Dr. Folt is ...
A poor Ohio farm boy, Widney left home at 16, arriving in Northern California in 1857. After working at odd jobs, he entered the University of the Pacific, and upon graduation, taught mathematics and geology there while studying law on the side. He was admitted to the California and Nevada bars in 1867 and decided to settle in Los Angeles.
