Investiture of President Beong-Soo Kim

Event details Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Alumni Park - Between Doheny Library and Bovard Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Type: Event Highlights Campus: University Park Campus Department: Cultural Relations and University Events, Office of the President Audience: Students, Alumni, Faculty/Staff About this event On Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, the USC community will gather for the investiture of Beong-Soo Kim as the university’s 13th president. This historic academic ceremony marks the formal installation of President Kim and brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community to celebrate a new chapter in USC’s history. Investiture Ceremony This historic academic ceremony marks the formal installation of President Kim. Friday, October 16, 2026 9:30 A.M. Alumni Park Trojan Family Celebration Join fellow USC students, faculty, staff and members of the community for a campus-wide celebration honoring the investiture of President Beong-Soo Kim. Enjoy live performances, creative arts experiences, interactive games, food and plenty of Trojan fun. Friday, October 16, 2026 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. McCarthy Quad Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 7 online at usc.edu/esvp (code: INVESTITURE). For more information, visit president.usc.edu/investiture. Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/investiture-of-president-beong-soo-kim