USC’s new leadership brings relief to a turbulent year
Faculty and student leaders support Wanda Austin as interim president but remain wary of Max Nikias’ continuing influence
    Charlotte Pruett Sareen Habeshian
  • August 10
USC names Wanda Austin as interim president
In an email to the USC community, Board of Trustees Chairman Rick Caruso announces Nikias’ official resignation and introduces the university’s interim president
    Charlotte Pruett
  • August 7
USC Engemann Health Center to launch more Chinese healthcare resources to prevent language barriers
At least two more Chinese-speaking staff will be hired in Fall
    Dongyao Nie
  • July 17

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Looking ahead to fall 2018

Students will have to complete 12 units before rushing a fraternity or sorority, starting next fall
A new policy will effectively prevent new students from joining a Greek organization before completing at least one full-time semester at USC.
    James Tyner
  • September 29, 2017
Plastic straws will be removed from dining halls on campus
The removal is part of an initiative to make dining service more sustainable and food waste more compostable.
    Sarah Domai
  • April 4
USC will require students to complete a mandatory wellness course in their first year on campus
The voluntary pilot program will begin this fall, and the mandatory course is set to begin in Fall 2019.
    William Nguyen
  • February 13

Always good to know

USC is working to combat food insecurity by opening an emergency food pantry
The pantry is open for all students from Monday through Friday. Check out our 360 video to go inside.
    Drew Jones Kaidi Yuan Piper Hudspeth Blackburn
  • March 6
LAPD and DPS can stop students on suspicion of underage drinking if there are perceived safety concerns
Officers cite probable cause to stop students if they appear unsteady on their feet or lose their balance. Some students say these policies need to be more clear.
    Kaidi Yuan Will Farnsworth Victoria Doyle Piper Hudspeth Blackburn
  • February 26
USC promised millions in community benefits with the Village. Did it deliver?
The agreement includes 28 provisions promising the community likely more than $40 million in benefits.