President Folt announces vaccine requirement in State of the University address
USC president Carol Folt announced that the university will require all on-campus students to be vaccinated in the fall. The university's chief health officer urged students to get vaccinated.
Los Angeles nurses reflect upon a year of the COVID-19 pandemic
South Los Angeles has been one of the hardest hit areas throughout the pandemic. It has one of the highest case rates of COVID-19 in Los Angeles. Hear real-life stories from healthcare heroes and their hopes for the future.
March Madness success boosts USC’s reputation and wallet
With the Pac-12′s prowess and USC’s Elite Eight appearance, this year’s tournament brought new prestige and big payouts to the West Coast.
USC announces vaccine eligibility milestones as L.A. county moves into orange tier
In an email to the USC community, the university’s chief health officer announced new vaccine eligibility as L.A. county prepares to enter the less restrictive orange tier of reopening.
L.A. businesses weigh in on the county’s reopening measures
Starting March 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health allowed restaurants, gyms, zoos, and museums, among other businesses, to resume indoor operations at limited capacities.
City plans free and discounted Uber rides for South L.A. residents to USC vaccine site
The rideshare company plans to contribute approximately $500,000 worth of free rides for South Los Angeles residents to travel to a new vaccination site at USC.
USC extends test-optional admissions policy for two more years
USC's office of admissions announced they would extend the university's test-optional admissions policy for two more years, after enacting it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
