The Critical Media Project allowed Los Angeles youth to “critically create” during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Los Angeles adapted to online learning and got creative in finding new ways to engage with students in the virtual classroom. This was no different for the Critical Media Project (CMP) at USC, which transformed its curriculum and mentorship into the Critical Makers Lab — a virtual program to teach teens about the power of representation and identity.
Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges in murder of George Floyd
Former police officer convicted on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter after months of protests for racial justice.
Student who worked at campus bookstore sues USC, alleges racial harassment and retaliation
She claims she faced a hostile work environment where she was discriminated against for being a Black woman.
Professors offer week-long breaks for students, in addition to school wide wellness days
This year marked the first time USC offered Wellness Days instead of a traditional, week-long spring break to its students. Without the break, some professors have noticed their students burning out more so than usual. So they decided to offer their own solution: a week of no class and a lighter workload.
A year in the pandemic in South L.A.
South L.A. Residents reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic
Iovine and Young Academy plans to establish a magnet high school in South L.A.
The developing educational program will teach high school students about the arts, technology, entrepreneurship, and more.
USC professors grapple with international travel restrictions
For USC professors, travel challenges differ depending on their individual citizenship status. Many don’t want to risk the prospect of infection from traveling, but for some, the U.S. maintains travel restrictions that legally ban them from getting aboard airplanes to return home.
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.
