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USC to have in-person classes this fall, end semester before Thanksgiving

The university announced almost every class will have an online component and students will be required to abide by health and safety guidelines.

Sam Arslanian , Faith Bonds and Erica Hur
1 hour ago

Amid coronavirus, USC is requiring facial recognition scans of students living on campus, but the technology sparks controversy

The facial recognition device at USC also links to a questionable South Korean company that boasts contracts with government agencies.

Katherine Lippert
May 15

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USC Annenberg professor to lead BuzzFeed News as new editor-in-chief

Mark Schoofs, a visiting professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will be the new editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, BuzzFeed Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti announced Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with Annenberg Media, Mark Schoofs shared his plans for BuzzFeed News and its collaboration with the Annenberg school.

Jessica Doherty, Chandler France May 5

USC Chinese community donates hundreds of thousands of PPE to USC Keck Medicine

After learning that USC Keck Medicine is in need of PPE like surgical masks, N95 respirator and protective gowns, the USC Chinese community acted quickly. As of April 27, more than 330 Chinese parents donated more than 150,000 disposable gloves, 100,000 isolation masks, 4,000 N95 respirators, 870 surgical masks, 450 coveralls and other PPEs to Keck Medicine.

Karen Wang, Beatrice Gao, Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan May 3

Sincerely, your graduating class of 2020

Some advice from graduating Trojans on how to get the most out of your USC experience.

Yannie Hoang May 3

Fighting on from home, a new approach to student life

For some, returning to a childhood bedroom and losing the independence of college life is a sad, giant drag. But that’s not everyone’s experience.

Angelina Girgis May 3

USC students uncertain about the future as semester closes

Students weigh their options for the future as the spring semester wraps up.

Jarrod Castillo May 2

Graduate students push to complete films amidst global pandemic

The struggles of creating films while social distancing could be a glimpse into larger shifts for the entertainment industry.

Dan Toomey
May 14

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

The tuition increase will not be affected by whether classes will be held in-person or online in the fall semester. Starting July 1, students will not be able to pay their tuition via credit or debit cards.

Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan
May 14

USC clubs donate nearly $10,000 to support Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries provides support and job-training to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, helping them become contributing members of the community.

Lindsey Byster
May 12

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