USC Formally Welcomes Beong-Soo Kim as 13th President
The University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles has formally welcomed Beong-Soo Kim as its 13th president.
Los Angeles, CA, October 17, 2026 —
The University of Southern California has formally welcomed Beong-Soo Kim as its 13th president, marking his assumption of the university’s top leadership role. USC is located in Los Angeles, according to the information provided.
The announcement identifies Kim as the university’s 13th president but does not provide the date of the welcome or describe how it was conducted. It also does not specify when Kim began serving in the role, explain the process leading to his presidency or outline his priorities.
No statements from Kim or university representatives were included in the available information. Details about the transition, including whether the welcome involved a public event, were not provided. The information also does not identify any other participants or describe the university’s next steps under its new president.
As a result, the confirmed details are limited: USC has formally welcomed Kim, and he is the institution’s 13th president. The announcement does not provide additional context about the presidency or the circumstances of the welcome. Further information about timing, leadership plans and the transition was not included.
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