USC Official: Business School Dean’s Ouster Could Cost Up To $40 Million In Donations

It isn’t every day an employee at USC speaks publically about how much money the university could lose in donations. But Sara Jensen, senior director of development for the Marshall School of Business, told Poets and Quants that her office is projecting a loss of between $30-40 million in donations following the ouster of Dean Jim Ellis. “Our team is putting together a list of donors … Continue reading USC Official: Business School Dean’s Ouster Could Cost Up To $40 Million In Donations

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

One thing I try to do is give readers an idea of what is happening at USC from the inside. So I will recount a conversation I had with an administrator this week about what ails the football program. “There is no real fear factor,” the administrator said. “The players think they can do whatever they want because they have gotten away with it the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Cal State L.A. Settles Lawsuit For $2.75 Million

Remember when a Cal State L.A. administrator filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Mike Garrett and the university? Well, it got settled for $2.75 million according to the Los Angeles Times. Sheila Hudson accused Garrett and Cal State L.A. of violating California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and of intentional infliction of emotional distress in her 2016 lawsuit. Hudson claimed Garrett used terms like “Sweetheart” … Continue reading Cal State L.A. Settles Lawsuit For $2.75 Million

Matt Gee Funeral Services Information

Funeral services for former USC linebacker Matt Gee will be held Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks (www.alcto.org). The reception will held immediately after (he is being laid to rest in Kansas per his wishes) at the North Ranch Center (1400 North Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village). If anyone would like help with providing meals for the family so they … Continue reading Matt Gee Funeral Services Information