51 student arrests, an apology, no pressure from donors and a ‘quite lovely’ free speech zone: a Q&A with Folt and Guzman
USC President Carol Folt and Provost Andrew Guzman addressed faculty and Academic Senate Wednesday to answer questions about the LAPD arrests on April 24, the maintained decision to rescind the valedictorian’s speech, and what is next for USC as commencement ceremonies approach in just one week.
LIVE UPDATES: May Day march, USC faculty protest and encampment
An organized march was scheduled for Wednesday at 5 p.m. outside of Bovard Auditorium.
Folt meets with Divest From Death Coalition a second time
Continued disagreement about moving encampments breeds more frustration.
LIVE UPDATES: Weekend encampments continue
On-the-ground developments from USC Divest From Death Coalition’s protest at Founders Park.
‘This is not an institution that I believe in anymore’
Twice-snubbed graduates weigh in regarding USC’s cancellation of the 2024 main commencement.
No outside speakers will take stage at 2024 commencement
The ceremony will be ‘redesigned’ after the media frenzy resulting from university officials rescinding Asna Tabassum valedictorian speech.
Parliament-Funkadelic’s ‘funky genius’ talks legacy and music-making as the keynote speaker of the 2024 Pop Conference
George Clinton tore the roof off USC’s campus on the first night of ‘Pop Con,’ the first ever held by Thornton School of Music.
Case dismissed against ex-USC gynecologist George Tyndall
Tyndall died in October 2023 before his criminal trial for 18 felony counts of sexual assault could begin.
“Karen Bass — where are you?” Vendors at the Fiesta Mini Mall swap meet still fighting for their space
Residents of the South Park neighborhood are grappling with the looming permanent eviction, something many attribute to Mayor Karen Bass’ housing initiative.
USC announces changes to the student handbook
A year after its implementation, the University handbook has received its first annual revision.
Youth Media Day brings 87 high schoolers to USC Annenberg
Students across Los Angeles were joined by Media Center faculty and student leaders in a day of workshops, tours and activities.
Footage of Tyre Nichols’ murder released, protest in L.A. set to arise
Video by Memphis Police Department made public, unrest anticipated to boil over.
Shopping sustainably this holiday season
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and as people try to find that perfect gift for family and friends, Tatiana Sataua tells us how to shop more sustainably this holiday season.
First-Gen Plus Success Center to host ‘First-Gen Week’
This week, the First-Gen Plus Success Center is having "First-Gen Week." As Claire Sures reports, there are five days of education and camaraderie for first generation students.
Homeboy Industries provides previously incarcerated individuals the opportunity to vote
Homeboy Industries was founded in 1992 to help high-risk youth and those who are incarcerated or recently released from prison. They provide free programs such as counseling, job training, civic education, and now voting. The company is now offering these individuals with an opportunity to vote through their flex voting center.