Joel Citron: Leading with Legacy and Vision
Joel Citron, Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation – Institute for Visual History and Education Board of Councilors, concluded his distinguished tenure on June 30.
Joel's connection to the Institute is deeply personal. Both his parents and an aunt are Holocaust survivors, with testimonies preserved in the Institute's testimony archive. That legacy has fueled his passionate advocacy for the growth of the collection and his vision for the Institute's role as a global leader in Holocaust remembrance and the fight against antisemitism.
Now, both approaching 100 years old, Roth and Moran met to share their stories with the USC Shoah Foundation, which maintains the largest audiovisual archive of Holocaust survivor and witness testimonies.
Melinda Goldrich Named Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation Board of Councilors
The USC Shoah Foundation, the organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust and other atrocities, has announced the appointment of Melinda Goldrich as Chair of its Board of Councilors, effective July 1, 2025. She succeeds Joel Citron, whose term concludes at the end of the month. Goldrich currently serves as the board's vice chair and was formally elected to the new role during the Institute's June 3 board meeting in New York City.
Colloquium in Holocaust Studies Academic Year 2025-2026
The Division of Academic Programs at the USC Shoah Foundation invites applications from PhD candidates and early-career scholars for its Colloquium in Holocaust Studies. We welcome applications from scholars in any discipline whose research explores the histories and legacies of the Holocaust.
Colloquium on the Holocaust in the Balkans Academic Year 2025-2026
The Division of Academic Programs at the USC Shoah Foundation and the Shoah Lab at the University of Belgrade Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory invite applications from PhD candidates and early-career scholars for its Colloquium on the Holocaust in the Balkans. We welcome applications from scholars in any discipline whose research explores the histories and legacies Holocaust in this region.
Rising from Darkness: The Inspiring Journey of Holocaust Survivor Allan J. Hall
In the face of history's darkest chapter, Allan J. Hall has become a beacon of hope and resilience, a Holocaust survivor whose life journey exemplifies the human ability to triumph over unimaginable adversity.
