11th President of the University of Southern California
American Trojan
Every great story begins with a departure, a moment when familiar shores fade in favor of adventure and opportunities on a distant horizon. For Dr. C.L. Max Nikias, that moment came when conflict destroyed everything his family had built and they found themselves as refugees.
“American Trojan” is the story of a refugee who lost everything and then rebuilt it all, an immigrant who defied the odds and achieved the American Dream;
“The Destined Reign of Troy”
C. L. Max Nikias first arrived at USC in 1991, and has served as a professor, national research center director, engineering dean, provost, and president. He serves the university as a life trustee and as its president emeritus. During his tenure as president, Nikias advanced USC’s premier academic and global standing, led a generational upgrade and expansion of both of the university’s campuses, and created college pathways for low-income students.
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- American TrojanEvery great story begins with a departure, a moment when familiar shores fade in favor of adventure and opportunities on a distant horizon. For Dr. C.L. Max Nikias, that moment came when conflict destroyed everything his family had built and they found themselves as refugees. At the time, he had no idea that those extraordinary…Continue Reading American Trojan
- Nikias Keynotes World Congress on Innovation and TechnologyPresident Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias served as a keynote speaker at the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) held from October 4 – 7, 2024, in Yerevan, Armenia. Traveling with a group of USC luminaries, Nikias also visited some of Armenia’s unique cultural and historic sites….Continue Reading Nikias Keynotes World Congress on Innovation and Technology
- President Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias Speaks at the Delphi Economic Forum with General David H. PetraeusPresident Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias spoke April 12th at the annual Delphi Economic Forum held annually in the ancient Greek city of Delphi….Continue Reading President Emeritus C. L. Max Nikias Speaks at the Delphi Economic Forum with General David H. Petraeus
