From undergraduates and 100K Trojan Alumni to a poignant retirement and a new era at Leventhal, 2024 was another stellar year as Marshall continued its strategic academic offerings and collaborative programs. Marshall News looks back at the best of 2024:

USC-India Innovation Summit Strengthens Ties
President Carol Folt, Dean Geoffrey Garrett, and USC leaders traveled to India to promote win-win opportunities for educational collaboration between the world’s two largest democracies. Marshall signs an important MOU with the BITS School of Management (BITSoM), a new high quality business school in India.

Key Takeaways from the USC Next Level Sports Conference
The all-day program at the Intuit Dome, which drew nearly 500 attendees, focused on what’s ahead at the intersection of sports, media, business, technology, fan engagement, and storytelling.

Career Launchpad Connects Incoming MBAs with Professional Paths
A week of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities provides full-time MBA students a headstart on their careers.

USC Iovine and Young Academy and USC Marshall Announce Joint Degree in Business and Innovation
BS Business of Innovation (BUIN) degree combines Marshall’s business acumen with IYA’s creativity to prepare innovators to imagine, build, and scale impact.

USC Marshall Launches Financial Services Career Hub
Two gifts from Marshall alumni establish the new program to advance undergraduate career pathways.

Marshall Launches First Curriculum-Driven Sustainability Fellowship Program Across Campus
Rising sophomores across all USC schools are invited to apply to the new Hayes Barnard Sustainability Fellowship.

USC Marshall Expands Global Educational Opportunities with the Moore Family London Scholars Program
The generous gift from Davis Moore and Diane Moore ’85 endows an immersive opportunity for risk management students, integrating classroom knowledge with real-world experience.

William Holder Retires as Dean of the Leventhal School of Accounting
Dean Holder leaves behind a legacy of success, commitment, and compassion for the entire Leventhal community.

Andrew Call Named New Dean of Leventhal School of Accounting
Call plans to build upon Leventhal’s storied legacy as accounting education leader.

Three Marshall Professors Named to Poets & Quants 50 Best Undergraduate Professors of 2024 List
Marshall leads the list with Charlie Hannigan, Smrity Randhawa, and Stephanie Tully recognized for their teaching and research excellence.

VanEck Digital Assets Initiative (VEDA) Hosts Annual Blockchain Conference
Industry leaders discussed blockchain, AI advancements, and the next stage of the crypto revolution.

12th Annual Global Supply Chain Summit Gathers Industry and Academic Leaders
Speakers and attendees tackled the future of the supply chain, from sustainability to the integration of artificial intelligence at the Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit.

USC Marshall Hosts Inaugural Energy Business Summit
The Business of Energy Transition Initiative (BET) gathered global business leaders and academics to discuss the future of energy innovation and transformation.

2024 Athena Summit Celebrates Unstoppable Women
The Athena Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit drew attention to challenges in sports, venture capital, and artificial intelligence.

Marshall Online MBA Ranked No. 1 in United States
Marshall’s Online MBA is No. 1 in the U.S. according to Financial Times’ 2024 report.

Financial Times Names Marshall’s Master of Science in Finance Program No. 1 for Second Straight Year
Flexibility, real-world learning, and diverse programming meet student needs and employers’ demands in the premier program.

Snoop Dogg Shares Wisdom with Marshall Students, Wins Entrepreneur of the Year
The renowned rapper, actor, and entrepreneur spoke to Professor Albert Napoli’s class about his entrepreneurial mindset and his positive approach to relationships.

Croatian Prime Minister Delivers Global Economics Talk at USC Marshall
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković spoke to students, faculty, and staff about the state of Croatian economics, investing in innovation, and shared advice for students interested in global politics.

Dean’s Dialogue: Michael Rubin on the Business of Sports
The Fanatics founder and CEO spoke with Dean Geoffrey Garrett about breaking into industries, forming authentic connections, and being the underdog.

Drybar Founder Alli Webb Talks Styling and Success at Greif Center
Alli Webb shared her story and entrepreneurial wisdom with a packed house of Marshall students.

Marshall and Leventhal Alumni Association Reaches 100,000+ Members
Marshall’s network spans 110 countries as alumni influence business and accounting industries worldwide.

Marshall Alumni Reconnect at Leadership Summit
The summit offered alumni a chance to reconnect and learn from leaders of industry and each other.

USC Marshall Alumna Uplifts the Next Generation
Teena Hostovich ’86 highlights how the Marshall alumni network has influenced her career and the power of paying it forward.

USC Soccer Star Brings Competitive Edge to Marshall
Trojan forward Simone Jackson is succeeding off the field by diving headfirst into Marshall’s many opportunities.

‘Never-Quit Attitude’ Propels Navy SEAL to MBV Program
Shawn Farson is building on his Navy SEAL experience to grow his entrepreneurial ventures and launch his post-military career.

Commitment, Community, and Family: One MBA Graduate’s Pathway to Success
With the support of a dedicated community at home and at school, Shiressa Johnson MBA ’24 excelled at USC Marshall.

A Q&A with Marshall Undergraduate Commencement Banner Bearer Amir Bell ’24
The Marshall graduate was chosen to hold the banner for his academic prowess and impact on the Marshall community.

USC Marshall Startup Incubator Welcomes 250th Company
The USC Marshall Greif Incubator has helped over 250 Trojan founders launch and scale their businesses.

UpDonor Named Among Most Disruptive Student Startups
UpDonor is helping to change the game in the nonprofit sector by offering affordable and accessible software.

Marshall Alums’ SoFiiT App Promotes Health and Wellbeing on Campus
The social fitness app has already found success with students and was recently selected for the prestigious Techstars Columbus accelerator program.

Assistant Professor Research Day 2024 Showcases Expertise Among Faculty
The annual event promotes a multidisciplinary research culture and a deeper understanding of the relationship between business and society.

Deloitte-Arkley Institute Report Sheds Light on Risk of AI Among S&P 500
The fourth annual report on risk factor disclosures highlighted the risks AI runs for companies in terms of cybersecurity, innovation, and reputation.

Neely Center Efforts Turn Design Codes into Policy
The Center’s upstream design solutions are propelling Minnesota legislation to improve social media platforms.

USC Marshall Professor Researches Where Politics Meets Business
Emily Nix’s new research analyzes whether it’s more beneficial for companies to issue political statements or remain silent.