“Kevin Feige is, above all, a remarkable storyteller who brings innovative and impactful cinema to our screens, epitomizing the kind of film producer the School of Cinematic Arts strives to graduate,” says SCA Dean Elizabeth Daley. “He has also been a steadfast supporter of the School and its students. In every way he is an inspiration, and we are delighted as the School nears its centennial that the Division of Film & Television Production will carry his name into its next century.”

This marks Feige’s second major gift to the School. His first, in 2017, established the Kevin Feige Endowed Fund for Creative Producing, which supports a variety of courses and hands-on producing opportunities for students. Feige is also a familiar face in one of SCA’s most popular classes, Leonard Maltin’s legendary CTCS 466: Theatrical Film Symposium. He has visited the class more than 20 times to screen his films—including those in the Black Panther and Avenger franchises—before their theatrical releases; and to speak with students, sharing his insights and experiences with the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders.

“USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is the original film school, a historic institution founded by cinema pioneers. It’s where everything began for me as a producer, following in the footsteps of my heroes and walking the same halls as the storied alumni who came before me,” says Feige. “That nearly 100-year legacy, and the community that defines USC, are why I’ve stayed so connected to the school and why I’m so passionate about supporting the next generation of filmmakers.”