USC President Carol Folt Announces July 2025 Retirement
TL;DR
USC President Carol Folt announced her retirement effective July, after a tenure marked by efforts to revitalize the university following scandals, but also marred by criticism over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Folt, who will remain as a tenured faculty member, was praised for initiatives in athletics, computing, and student access, but faced backlash for not fully addressing past ethical issues and for her response to campus protests. Her leadership saw significant fundraising and academic achievements, but also financial challenges and faculty discontent.
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