Latest Coronavirus Coverage

Navigating lockdown after two weeks of dating

The story of one couple learning about their political differences under the pressure of a pandemic.

Anna Pederson
June 22

USC announces phased approach to reopening campus

In an email to the community, Provost Charles Zukoski shared the steps the university plans to take to protect the well-being of students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community once the campus is reopened.

Aiyonna White, Aidan Berg June 19

USC’s Chinese community expresses concerns for fall return to campus

Academics, health and finance are the top three concerns for international students debating whether they will return to campus in the fall. USC recently announced that they will have in-person classes during the Fall 2020 semester.

Ronny Hu, Vespera Luo, Beatrice Gao June 18

Some California farmers are skeptical of government assistance in the wake of COVID-19

State officials are scrambling to help farmers and farm workers during the pandemic. But, for some, the help may be unwanted.

Abhinanda Bhattacharyya June 1

Graduate students push to complete films amidst global pandemic

As the campus lockdown has pushed most post-production efforts online, graduate film students students work in a microcosm of the new realities facing the entertainment industry in the era of COVID-19.

Dan Toomey May 14

USC U.S.-China Institute director says the relationship of two countries is at its worst since 1979

On April 29, Annenberg Media interviewed Clayton Dube, director of the USC U.S.-China Institute, who shared his insights on the two countries’ relationship.

Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan May 14

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, USC raises tuition by 3.5% to $59,260 for 2020-21 school year

Undergraduate tuition at USC for the 2020-21 academic year will be $59,260, a 3.5% ($2,004) increase from the previous year, Annenberg Media learned and confirmed with the university.

Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan May 14