USC’s Rick Caruso promises openness and honesty
Top trustee outlines search for new president amid investigation of sexual-misconduct scandal
    Sareen Habeshian
  • 6 hours ago
Federal investigators want to hear students’ complaints about Dr. George Tyndall
Inquiry focuses on USC’s handling of sexual-misconduct scandal
    Ruby Yuan
  • 7 hours ago
USC students demand a full report on sexual misconduct allegations
Rally organizers seek to embolden more to file complaints against former on-campus gynecologist
    Ruby Yuan
  • June 10

Our email newsletter is short and sweet.

Sign up for a story and a laugh, and we'll send you the best of what we've got every Friday.

* indicates required

Love USC sports?

Sign up for our sports newsletter to get an update every Monday on the Trojans' success.

* indicates required

Get the USC news that matters to you.
Sign up for text alerts!

(We promise we'll only text you when it's important)

1. Text "Hello" to (213) 699-4054.

2. Respond "Add."

3. Enjoy updates about the most important news for USC students delivered right to your phone.

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 Ruby 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.
    Ruby 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.