On Thursday, USC launched a brand new web page compiled of executive orders that could impact and educate the university’s campus.
Information directed to federal government websites has been linked to give further details on executive orders that have taken place. These executive orders include the push to eliminate DEI programs, the crackdown on immigration and the banning of transgender women in female sports leagues—actions that have the potential to affect USC students.
According to the website, the page will be updated frequently “with information on key topics, and links to resources added as they become available.”
When reaching out to USC PR for a statement, Annenberg Media was referred to the original university message included in the website. The message states that the development of the web page derived from ongoing questions about President Donald Trump’s recently signed executive orders.
“Our senior leadership team carefully studies each executive order to evaluate its potential impact on our campus. We are in close contact with our 23 deans and the more than 2,000 members of our research community to ensure they are abreast of matters as we learn of them in real time,” the university said in the University Communications tab of the website.
Grants and budget memos are also available to read on the web page. One memo requires federal agencies to identify and evaluate all federal financial assistance programs, resulting in a temporary pause of government funding. The memo will not impact Federal Pell Grants and Directs Loans according to a statement made to USA Today. However, programs like Federal Student Aid will still be reviewed.
“Our mission, like that of other top research universities, is a national strength,” the university said. “Please know that we are committed to supporting our community through these changes.”