USC Associates Faculty Awards

USC Associates has long focused on the support and acknowledgement of USC’s incredible faculty. This began in 1960, when the USC Associates presenting eight $1,000 checks to professors voted the best instructors by graduating seniors. Today, this support has evolved...

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USC Associates Scholarships

In alignment with our mission to advance knowledge through the support of USC’s academic programs, the USC Associates is committed to providing opportunities for the very best students to pursue their education at the university. Thanks to the dedicated generosity...

USC President Folt with students

USC Associates

What the USC Associates are doing Scholarships Calendar of Events Faculty Awards Mission The USC Associates cultivates a vibrant community of supporters dedicated to advancing the University of Southern California through philanthropy, fueling innovation, furthering academic excellence, and enhancing the...

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2024 Football Picnic Information

Reservations Reservations can be made using the picnic code and your USC Associates ID# at USC Event Registration. Please note reservations are only guaranteed with full payment. Reservation Deadlines Monday before game day by 12:00 p.m. Picnic Location Founders Park...

the LA Memorial Coliseum football field seen from a distance

New Member Highlight: Q&A with Amy Yee

Amy Yee We sat down with new USC Associates member Amy Yee ’98 and asked her a few questions about herself and her family, and why they are such passionate supporters of USC. Tell us a little about you and...

Scholar Highlight: Carson Vest

Carson Vest Introducing Carson Vest, a senior hailing from Chicago, Illinois, currently pursuing a BS in business administration with a minor in AI, and concurrently working towards an MS in finance as part of the Progressive Degree Program at USC....

New Member Spotlight: Laura Oswell ’99

Laura Oswell with her family We are delighted to shine the spotlight on our newest USC Associates member, Laura Oswell, a distinguished alumna of the Class of ’99. After earning her degree in business with a minor in international relations,...

Laura Oswell with family

Member Highlight: Q&A with David Ruhnau

David Ruhnau We met up with USC Associates member David Ruhnau BARCH ‘66, and asked him a few questions about his support for the university and his memories from student days. Tell us about yourself and your family. I grew...

Update from the Executive Director

Nancy Dreier Dear Members, I am delighted to share the latest updates and happenings in the USC Associates community. Our robust schedule of events promises to engage, inspire and connect our members. Exciting Event Schedule The event line-up caters to...