Carol Folt

President, University of Southern California

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Born: 1951, Akron

Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Davis

Previous offices: chancellor

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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USC files layoff notices for 38 positions across seven Los Angeles sites

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As of September 2026: In office since 2019; layoffs filed under her administration

USC filed seven state layoff notices on Sept. 9 covering 38 positions across its Los Angeles campus. California requires 60 days' warning, so the cuts are dated from early November.

Updated Sep 16