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USC Saturday Buzz: Where Were The Students?

A USC spokesperson told the L.A. Times that Carol Folt was “moving all around campus (Friday) meeting with graduates and families.” Well, here’s some photos Folt released Friday: She’s a true legend, a campaigner for human rights, and now, she’s a Trojan. Our gratitude to @BillieJeanKing for six decades of human rights advocacy and athletics trailblazing. Fight On! @uscprovost @USCAnnenberg pic.twitter.com/QVrYn3DUAJ — Carol Folt (@PresidentFolt) … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Where Were The Students?

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USC Academic Senate Censures Carol Folt

USC’s academic senate voted to censure President Carol Folt and Provost Andrew Guzman on Wednesday, citing “widespread dissatisfaction and concern among the faculty” about USC’s handling of recent problems that have dominated the news on campus. The academic senate is the representative body of the faculty. The censure vote was 21-7. The Academic Senate tabled a vote of no confidence against Folt and Guzman. Continue reading USC Academic Senate Censures Carol Folt

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Graduation Blues

USC is holding its satellite graduation ceremonies on Friday. But it closing all parking structures to the public and making only one available to employees. That’s not going to be a fun day at all for the students who are graduating. USC recommends rideshare or public transportation. Oh, sure. And even if you do that, there will be metal detectors for the five security checkpoints. … Continue reading Graduation Blues

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If It’s Monday, There’s Still Campus News

Remember, USC used to routinely hold graduation at the Coliseum. This was in 1950 (a rare color photo from the time). This is interesting because the students who met with USC president Carol Folt twice last week told Annenberg Media they have a recording of Folt saying she “would never” impose academic consequences on the student protestors. “This wouldn’t be the first time Folt lied, … Continue reading If It’s Monday, There’s Still Campus News