The John Brooks Slaughter Center for Engineering Diversity
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Center for Engineering Diversity is undergoing a transformation that transcends mere nomenclature. Etched into its name, the center will now have a story that personally embodies a quest for diversity, excellence and equity – one that honors a man whose life has been a testament to the very ideals it champions: John Brooks Slaughter.
Slaughter’s journey through the annals of engineering, education and leadership is akin to a symphony of progress, with each note a milestone in the struggle for a more inclusive and equitable world. On September 20th, 2023 at USC Viterbi’s Epstein Family Plaza, that symphony was celebrated in a naming ceremony commemorating the new John Brooks Slaughter Center for Engineering Diversity.