It sounds like you’re looking for a clean, professional PowerPoint template aligned with USC Viterbi’s brand guidelines — possibly repackaged for easier access or internal team use.
Here’s a helpful, practical breakdown of what to know, where to find official resources, and how to responsibly approach a “repack” if you’re on a student or research team.
Images and Graphics:
Icons:
0.25" from the edge. Do not overlay the shield on dark images without a white or cardinal halo..png logos: USC mono-seal, Viterbi wordmark, and Department logos (CS, EE, AME, etc.)Several alumni have created non-official repacks that circulate on Teams and Slack channels. These often include better slide transitions and custom icons. Always scan these files with Windows Defender or Malwarebytes first. usc viterbi powerpoint template repack
Red Flags for a Malicious Repack:
.exe or .vbs files.Even the best repack has bugs. Here’s how to fix them: It sounds like you’re looking for a clean,
| Problem | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| Fonts keep reverting to Calibri | Go to Slide Master > Fonts > Customize. Replace "Calibri" with "Benton Sans (Heading)" and "Arial (Body)." Then save as a new template. |
| Images are pixelated | The repack likely has low-res preview images. Right-click > Change Picture > Insert from your local high-res folder. |
| The USC shield is missing | Someone deleted the master. Go to Slide Master > Insert > Picture > Navigate to the Assets folder in the repack. Place it at Top-Left. |
| Slide numbers are broken | Go to Insert > Slide Number > Check "Don't show on title slide." Then go to Master > Footer > Align right. |
| Macros won't run (Mac users) | USC templates generally don't need macros. If your repack insists on them, re-download from the official source. Macros are usually malware in fake repacks. |