Daley Names New Associate Dean

Stephanie Kluft to Head Communications Office

USC's School of Cinematic Arts has named Stephanie Kluft as the new associate dean to head its Office of Communications. Kluft will report directly to Dean Elizabeth Daley and oversee all of the school's publicity and marketing.

Kluft is a former executive vice president of Sydney Kimmel Entertainment and senior vice president of publicity at Universal. She will join the SCA October 5.

"We are thrilled that Stephanie is joining our team. Her vast experience and relationships within the entertainment industry will be invaluable to the entire school, as well as to our alumni," Daley said.