USC President Carol Folt Announces Retirement After Academic Year

Folt's tenure marked by transformative initiatives and controversy over protest handling.

Carol Folt will retire as USC President on July 1, 2025, remaining as a tenured faculty member.
Her presidency included initiatives like the $1 billion Frontiers of Computing and the move to the Big Ten Conference.
Folt faced criticism for her response to pro-Palestinian protests, leading to faculty censure.
She was praised for efforts to expand access for underrepresented students and improve athletics.
Folt's leadership followed a period of scandals, aiming to restore USC's reputation and trust.