University of Southern California

Activists and students participate in an encampment protest at the University Yard at George Washington University on Thursday.

Pro-Palestinian campus protesters face looming deadlines and risk of arrest

10:03pm April 26, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Hundreds of students have been arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian protests in recent days. And some schools, like Columbia and GW, have given them deadlines to dismantle their encampments.

Arts

USC study reveals Hollywood studios are still lagging when it comes to inclusivity

7:05pm August 17, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

A new University of Southern California report pinpoints areas that need improvement — as well as a few small wins.

An office within the University of Southern California's School of Social Work announced it is removing the term "field" from its curriculum.

Education

A USC office removes 'field' from its curriculum, citing possible racist connotations

6:48pm January 14, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

An office within the University of Southern California's School of Social Work said phrases such as "field work" may have meanings linked to slavery.

Student filmmakers can apply for funding for works about reproductive rights.

A new student filmmaking grant will focus on reproductive rights

12:52pm August 17, 2022

by Chloe Veltman

The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative announced Wednesday that it has created the program in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The University of Southern California has settled lawsuits with 80 former students, mostly gay and bisexual men, who accuse a male former school doctor of sexual misconduct. The agreement for an undisclosed sum follows settlements by the Los Angeles schoo

USC settles lawsuits with 80 men who say a former school doctor sexually abused them

6:18am April 30, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

Attorneys for the alleged victims say the cases date back to as early as 1997, with the latest occurring in 2018. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college's longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, officials announced Thursday.

National

USC Agrees $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation

11:03pm March 25, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall.

University of Illinois graduate student Kristen Muñoz submits her saliva sample for coronavirus testing on the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Health & Safety

Swab, Spit Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus

3:18pm August 20, 2020

Colleges are rolling out a dizzying diversity of COVID-19 containment plans for students and staff. Some have no plans for routine testing, while others aim to test everyone on campus twice a week.

George Tyndall, pictured in July, voluntarily surrendered his medical license last week. He was arrested and charged with 29 criminal felonies for alleged professional misconduct and sexual battery by fraud, among other charges.

National

Ex-USC Doctor Accused Of Sexually Abusing Hundreds Of Women Surrenders Medical License

8:46pm September 10, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"On behalf of California consumers, the Board achieved the highest level of patient protection with the surrender of [George] Tyndall's license," the California Medical Board executive director said.

Education

Former UNC Chancellor Carol Folt Will Be USC President

4:18pm March 20, 2019

by Keri Brown

The UNC chancellor who recently left the school after championing the removal of a Confederate monumen

In the wake of the college admissions scandal that has ensnared a slew of wealthy parents, college coaches and others in the world of academia, USC has placed a hold on the accounts of students allegedly connected to the scheme.

USC Suspends Accounts Of Students Allegedly Linked To Admissions Bribery Scandal

7:31pm March 19, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"This prevents the students from registering for classes or acquiring transcripts while their cases are under review," officials said, as they scramble to restore trust in the application process.