The University of Southern California (USC) has announced that Beong-Soo Kim, its general counsel, will take over as interim president starting July 1. This decision comes in the wake of current president, Carol Folt, who is set to retire on June 30. Kim, who has played a pivotal role in USC’s legal counsel since 2020, is entrusted with guiding the university during this transitional period. He has already confirmed that he will not pursue a permanent role as president.
As interim president, Kim is expected to uphold USC’s mission and values while ensuring a seamless leadership handover. His extensive experience as general counsel, dealing with complex legal and administrative issues, will likely be invaluable in this leadership role. The university has yet to disclose who will manage the Office of General Counsel during Kim’s tenure as interim president, but an announcement is anticipated soon. This appointment was discussed further by the university.
For more details on the appointment, you can visit the original report by Bloomberg Law.