Faculty Distinctions
National Academy Members
Members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine
Other Academy Fellows
Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society and National Academy of Public Administration
Nobel Laureates
Winners of Nobel Prize and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
National Medal Winners
Winners of the National Medal of Arts, National Humanities Medal, and National Medals of Science and Technology
MacArthur Fellows
Winners of MacArthur “genius grants”
Highly Cited Researchers
USC’s most-cited researchers, according to the Institute for Scientific Information
Distinguished Professors
Designation awarded very selectively to those whose accomplishments have brought special renown to USC
University Professors
Designation based on significant accomplishments in several disciplines
University and Presidential Medallion Holders
USC’s top awards for contributions to the university
USC Associates Awards
The USC faculty’s highest honors for intellectual and artistic achievement, and for outstanding teaching
USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award
USC’s award recognizing eminent careers and notable contributions to the university, the profession and the community
Named Chairs and Professorships
Endowed positions supported by private gifts and honorary named positions held by distinguished faculty members