USC admits nearly 10,000 students with record-high GPA
Out of nearly 80,000 applicants, USC admitted about 10,000 students to the Class of 2030, with an average GPA of 3.92. As admitted student days begin, tour guides say campus will see an increase in visitors.
Thousands rally in Downtown LA as part of nationwide protests
Thousands marched in Downtown Los Angeles as part of nationwide protests addressing federal policies, with police later reporting 75 arrests near the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Los Angeles County experiences modest population decrease, census finds
After reaching about 10 million residents in 2020, Los Angeles County’s population has dropped slightly, according to recent census data. Experts say changes in births, deaths, migration, and immigration all contribute to the shift.
Amid mass layoffs at major studios, USC students worry about securing a job in Hollywood
The entertainment industry, one of LA’s cornerstones, is seeing a large drop in job opportunities. Here’s what USC students have to say.
High temperatures lead to limited power outages in Los Angeles County
SCE may expand temperature-related power shutoffs across its service areas, which includes the USC community.
Hangul and Hanbok: USC students get a taste of Korean culture on Hangul Day
The Korean language program celebrated the invention of the alphabet system with traditions and crafts.
The Democracy Project loses third year of grant funding
The Democracy Project, a Rossier School of Education initiative, faces an uncertain future after losing its third year of federal funding.
USC researchers score big with $8 million NIH grant toward developing new Alzheimer’s drug
After a summer of frozen university research funding, the National Institutes of Health awarded USC $8 million to support research on developing a new drug for treating Alzheimer's disease.
USC mental health resources amid unrest on college campuses
As concerns about campus safety grow, USC Annenberg and the broader university are offering students a range of mental health services to support their well-being.
