Faculty continues unionization efforts as ballots are mailed out despite university opposition
Ballots will be counted on May 18 by the National Labor Relations Board.
Toby Kiers named the youngest woman to win the Tyler Prize
The evolutionary biologist was awarded the “Nobel Prize for the environment” for her research on mycorrhizal fungi.
USC Soccer’s Maribel Flores goes pro in Portugal
The star player began playing for SC Braga in Portugal earlier this year.
Students raise concerns over accessibility at Roski building
Despite its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students still report inaccessible and broken features.
Farmworkers Day celebrated for the first time in California
The Boyle Heights community is divided on the removal of Cesar Chavez’s namesakes.
Viterbi professor runs for L.A. County judge seat
Benyomin Forer, an adjunct professor at the Viterbi School of Engineering is running for a seat on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Trump administration’s global tariffs may increase financial pressure on L.A. residents
Recent tariffs, businesses say, are causing them to raise their prices.
CA state bill aims to ban local law enforcement from helping federal agents’ operations
The bill was also introduced to protect residents who legally document government immigration activities.
USC alum as part of NASA’s first majority-women astronaut class
Katherine Spies is shooting for the stars for potential missions to the moon and Mars.
Texas A&M removes women’s and gender studies program
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies degree program as part of a new policy that limits how professors can discuss some race and gender topics.
‘Big Checks Bring Big Smiles:’ Officials announce $100M for beautification efforts in Expo Park
Exposition Park is set to receive nearly $100 million in funding for beautification and other park improvements ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.
A.I. becomes increasingly involved in healthcare
While AI promises efficiency in healthcare, experts caution that biased training data can worsen existing disparities. Experts urge hospitals and patients to remain aware of how algorithms influence care.
The fate of Proposition 50 lies in the hands of voters
During today’s Special Election, voters decide whether or not to temporarily redistrict California.
Hurricane Melissa’s impact is felt far from the Caribbean by USC students
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Monday. Now a Category 4 storm, it continues on its path toward Cuba and the Bahamas. Here at USC, students with family in the Caribbean are hoping their loved ones stay safe.
Donald Trump wins the presidency
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