USC announces Gustavo Dudamel as 2026 commencement speaker
The longtime leader of the Los Angeles Philharmonic is expected to discuss the importance of artistic expression and community building.
LAPD arrests suspect in stabbing near USC campus
The arrest was made near the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity house but did not involve USC students, according to DPS.
USC earns ‘A’ in 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card
The Anti-Defamation League cites established policies, training programs and institutional investment as factors behind the university’s high score, which is up from a ‘C’ grade in 2025.
USC experts say regime change in Iran unlikely despite U.S.-Israel escalation
Scholars say internal opposition remains fragmented and history shows outside intervention rarely produces a stable political transition.
USC to expand Early Decision applications to nearly all undergraduate programs
As early as the next calendar year, the university will offer Early Decision admissions for most first-year applicants, excluding performing arts programs.
Viterbi Dean Yannis C. Yortsos to step down when academic year ends
Yannis C. Yortsos, the longest-serving dean in Viterbi’s history, will rejoin the school’s faculty after 21 years of leadership.
Thousands protest ICE in downtown LA amid nationwide general strike
Protesters gathered in front of City Hall to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave LA and other major cities following the agency’s recent violence against civilians resulting in deaths.
Vigil for Iranian protestors held at Hahn Plaza
The demonstration was held to raise awareness about ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran and to commemorate those killed in state-led violence against protestors.
USC admits about 3,800 early action applicants to class of 2030
About 9.5% of early action applicants were admitted Friday.
USC senior vice president and chief communications officer to leave role
Interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Joel Curran will leave USC at the end of the month and named his interim replacement.
Vibe check: USC faculty and students adapt to improving AI technologies
As artificial intelligence evolves, the computer science community explores ‘vibe coding’ and AI-assisted teaching.
The state of emergency on homelessness gets lifted
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced she will lift the city’s state of emergency on homelessness. The state of emergency has been in effect since late 2022.
Sweetgreen soft launches at USC Village
Trojans lined up to get their first glimpse of the healthy food chain’s new USC Village location.
Faculty and students rally to celebrate USC’s rejection of Trump’s compact
The event was organized by different USC unions and faculty organizations to educate Trojans about the demands outlined in Trump’s letter
Local community recognizes National Fossil Day
Paleontologists, educators, and the public celebrated National Fossil Day, today! Now in it’s sixteenth year, Fossil Day highlights the scientific and educational value of studying and preserving fossils for the future.