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Beong-Soo Kim unanimously elected 13th president of USC
Beong-Soo Kim unanimously elected 13th president of USC
A visionary leader, accomplished attorney and Gould lecturer, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
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Graduate & International Programs celebrate inaugural reunion
Graduate & International Programs celebrate inaugural reunion
Homecoming Weekend event brought together alumni from various master's programs.
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From TikTok to tech policy: Angela Zhang brings international insight on law, China and AI
From TikTok to tech policy: Angela Zhang brings international insight on law, China and AI
USC Gould professor is quoted across the global media circuit as a leading expert in Chinese tech regulation, data privacy
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