Roger Lynch, CEO of Condé Nast, to deliver Dornsife’s 2025 commencement speech
The publishing mogul, whose portfolio includes Vogue and The New Yorker, is a 1993 graduate of the school.
Jane Fonda, actor and activist, to deliver Annenberg’s 2025 commencement speech
Fonda will headline the May 16 ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium.
Case alleging that USC failed to protect Jewish students and faculty from pro-Palestinian protests is dismissed
The plaintiffs failed to prove the university took a stance on the Israel-Hamas War and the case was dismissed by a judge.
What’s next for the presidential transition at USC?
Carol Folt’s tenure comes to a close in July, but the road to the next permanent president could last at least another year.
USC cuts some Tuition Assistance Benefits programs for faculty and staff
The university said that it is cutting benefits for employees to pay for their higher salaries.
Rights, fights and LGBT film festivals in Twentynine Palms
As the November election closes in, artist Edie Fake reflects on the queer community in the battleground city.
The six biggest USC stories of the summer
Annenberg Media’s summer recap covers President Folt’s contract, Trojan Olympic athletes and more.
President Folt’s contract ‘amended and extended’
A week after her contract expired, a university spokesperson told Annenberg Media Folt would remain president, but would not provide details.
President Carol Folt remains on the job after contract expires
The university would not share further information on whether Folt has a new contract or its length.
Fatal stabbing on Greek Row: What we know happened
A USC student is in custody on charges related to a man’s death.
Moh El-Naggar named as USC Dornsife’s interim dean
El-Naggar will replace the outgoing Amber Miller effective June 15.
Reports from campus on graduation day
After weeks of chaos on campus, USC Commencement is here. With the annual main-stage ceremony canceled for “safety concerns,” the individual schools’ ceremonies and celebrations are underway all across campus. Annenberg Media brings you the day’s Live Updates here:
Academic Senate votes to censure President Folt, Provost Guzman
After a chaotic three-hour session Wednesday afternoon, the Academic Senate voted 21-7 to approve a resolution censuring university President Carol Folt and Provost Andrew Guzman, citing “widespread dissatisfaction and concern” among the faculty.
Encampment protestors at Alumni Park facing disciplinary action
More than a dozen students have reportedly been disciplined, even after organizers said President Folt told them that protestors wouldn’t face academic consequences.
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.