Faculty members wearing colorful academic robes march across campus to the inauguration. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Outgoing President Steven B. Sample, right, places the presidential medallion on new USC President C.L. “Max” Nikias. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
New USC President C.L. “Max” Nikias flashes a victory sign while leading the recessional march with his wife, Niki C. Nikias. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
USC President C.L. “Max” Nikias, right, receives a handshake of congratulations after his inauguration. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
