Stevie Nicks Makes Significant Contribution to USC Keck School of Medicine

Stevie Nicks Makes Major Gift to Establish Endowed Chair at USC

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks has made a significant contribution to the University of Southern California, helping establish a $3 million endowed chair in otolaryngology at the USC Keck School of Medicine.

The newly created Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology honors renowned Beverly Hills ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Joseph Sugerman, a USC alumnus and longtime faculty member who has spent nearly five decades caring for performers and patients alike.

Nicks’ gift completed the fundraising effort for the endowed chair, which was also supported through contributions from several foundations and individual donors.

Reflecting on her longtime relationship with Dr. Sugerman, Nicks said:

"Through late nights on the road, years of touring, hours in the recording studio, I always knew I could count on Dr. Sugerman to be there to help keep my voice healthy, just as he does for his other patients. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to acknowledge his talent and insights and mark his many years of outstanding practice."

The honor recognizes a professional relationship that has helped sustain one of rock music’s most distinctive voices throughout a celebrated career spanning more than five decades.

Nicks’ connection to USC dates back to 1979, when Fleetwood Mac invited the USC Trojan Marching Band to perform on the title track of the band's landmark album Tusk. The collaboration later continued when the band joined Fleetwood Mac on tour.

According to USC officials, income generated by the endowed chair will support research, education, and patient care focused on vocal medicine and disorders affecting the ear, nose, and throat, ensuring continued advancements in a field that has played a vital role in preserving the voices of performers around the world.

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