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Spring 2025 Dean's Report

Spring 2025 Dean's Report

“What does original work mean in an AI age? What’s original work for students? What’s original work for faculty? … These are profound questions we need to address. That’s why I think we must balance empowering students to be superusers of AI with ensuring that they are also responsible leaders in the AI age.”

— Dean Geoff Garrett

COMMENCEMENT

USC Marshall Celebrates the Class of 2025

UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP

Teaching + Innovation

“What sets USC Marshall apart is our commitment to developing leadership skills at the undergraduate level... we believe in nurturing these crucial skills from day one. Our goal is to nurture students to become ethical business leaders with strong technical expertise and who are deeply attuned to societal challenges.”

— Sr. Vice Dean Raman Randhawa

  • The Robert J. Coury Applied Leadership Program empowers first-year USC Marshall students to develop confidence, character, and courage through a free, non-credit curriculum. This inclusive program is open to all undergraduate business students, fosters a rich environment for personal growth, professional development, and cross-cultural leadership skills.

    Students gain deep insights into their unique leadership qualities and values through Gallup CliftonStrengths and VIA Character Strengths assessments. Interactive seminars and cohort meetings focus on strengths-based and values-based leadership, culminating in a competitive capstone experience that puts learned skills into action. Upon completion, students earn a certificate and digital badge, with opportunities to become paid mentors for future cohorts. The application period for all Marshall and Leventhal first year students and new transfers is November-December for admission in the following Spring.

Marshall Launches Early Decision Admissions Pilot

"Marshall is all about innovation, leadership, and preparing students for the future of business. And part of that is ensuring that we’re attracting and enrolling the very best students who are passionate about our programs."

— Tiffiani Frye, Assistant Dean and Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach

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New Business of Innovation Joint Degree with USC Iovine and Young Academy

21st Century Leadership

“Most degree programs in this space focus solely on technical know-how or business expertise, but we combine the two into something better.”

— Charlie Hannigan, Academic Director, AI for Business Program

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BUSINESS OF SPORTS

“Whether you’re interested in finance, real estate, marketing strategy, or organizational behavior, there’s a real world example from sports to discuss.”

— Courtney Brunious, Assistant Professor of Clinical Management and Organization

CAREER PATHWAYS

We believe that learning is lifelong and careers follow pathways. Watch to learn about our new career launch pads and hubs, recruit Marshall talent, and get inspired by Marshall career journeys.

Experiential + Applied Learning

Trojan Finance Academy

The Trojan Finance Academy helps to advance students’ paths into investment banking through professional networking, peer mentorship, and immersive industry experiences.

Experiential + Applied Learning

Financial Services Career Hub Launch

The hub connects star talent with coveted positions at top firms, building the Trojan finance network to be the best in the world.

Recruiter Portals

TROJAN NETWORK

USC Marshall and Leventhal alumni count has reached a historic number: 100,000+ members. Alumni live across the globe, spanning multiple continents and 110 countries.

RESEARCH + TEACHING EXCELLENCE

“The future is really bright for people who see the vision of what’s coming to the profession. For those students who can marry new advancements in tech with their accounting expertise, the sky's the limit.”

— Andrew Call, New Dean of Leventhal School of Accounting (Installed Fall 2024)

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Marshall students hear firsthand from industry titans who share their expertise and insights.

Investment and Growth