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Bringing Shade to Los Angeles Before The Olympics

ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim speaks at the new student convocation in August. (USC Photo/Steve Cohn)

Beong-Soo Kim Unanimously Elected 13th President of USC

A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.