Nation May 05 Pro-Palestinian encampment at USC dismantled after protestors comply with order to leave By Philip Marcelo, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press
Nation Apr 25 USC cancels main graduation ceremony over concerns about pro-Palestinian protests The University of Southern California canceled its main stage graduation ceremony Thursday as college officials across the U.S. worried that ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war could disrupt May commencement ceremonies. By Steve LeBlanc, Nick Perry, Associated Press
Education Apr 17 USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior VP for academic affairs, cited the "alarming tenor" of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, who is graduating with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in resistance to genocide. By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press
Nation Oct 05 Former USC doctor charged with sexual abuse of students dies before going to trial George Tyndall, 76, was awaiting trial on more than two dozen criminal counts of sexual misconduct between 2009 and 2016 at the University of Southern California’s student health center. His lawyer confirmed his death Thursday. By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 Bronny James’ cardiac arrest caused by congenital heart defect, spokesperson says The 18-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect, according to a family spokeswoman. By Beth Harris, Associated Press
Jul 25 Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice By Greg Beacham, Associated Press A family spokesman said USC medical staff treated the 18-year-old James on Monday at Galen Center and he was transported to a hospital. Continue reading
Mar 25 USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with over 700 women who accused the college's longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse. The agreement is believed to be a record amount for such a case. Continue reading
Feb 27 U.S. finds failures in USC’s treatment of gynecologist claims By John Antczak, Associated Press The department said Thursday it has ordered the school to overhaul its procedures for preventing sex discrimination and to conduct a formal review of how employees responded to complaints about Dr. George Tyndall. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Turkey says 29 soldiers killed in Syrian airstrike on Idlib In our news wrap Thursday, a major new military clash erupted between Turkey and Syria, with at least 29 Turkish soldiers reportedly killed in an airstrike on northwestern Syria’s Idlib province. Also, in India, the death toll from this week’s… Continue watching
Mar 14 Students file lawsuit against colleges involved in admissions bribery scandal By Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges the students were denied a fair opportunity for admission. Continue reading