Breaking: USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony

USC announced today it will not hold the main graduation ceremony, which brings as many as 65,000 students, families and friends to campus. “We understand that this is disappointing; however, we are adding many new activities and celebrations to make this commencement academically meaningful, memorable, and uniquely USC, including places to gather with family, friends, faculty, and staff, the celebratory releasing of the doves, and … Continue reading Breaking: USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony

USC Won’t Have Keynote Commencement Speaker

USC just announced changes to its graduation ceremony next month. “Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony. We’ve been talking to this exceptional group and hope to confer these honorary degrees at a future commencement or other academic ceremonies.” So no commencement speaker. … Continue reading USC Won’t Have Keynote Commencement Speaker

A Bruin Coming To USC?

I’m hearing former UCLA basketball player Earl Watson has emerged as a top choice to join the USC coaching staff. Watson was the Phoenix Suns coach in 2016-17 and most recently was a Toronto Raptors assistant from 2021-23. He has wanted the UCLA job in the past. Watson has club basketball ties and would give the staff some gravitas, especially with Keith Smart apparently not … Continue reading A Bruin Coming To USC?

USC Notes: It’s Officially Harder Than Ever To Get Admitted

It’s official: USC’s acceptance rate for the 2023-2024 was 9.2 percent. USC accepted 7,550 potential students out of more than 82,000 applicants. Acceptance letters were sent out Friday. It’s a record low for USC. Remember, in 1974 the freshmen acceptance rate for high school seniors at USC was 93 percent. "You've captured the heart of the country."@PresidentFolt and @ADJenniferCohen spoke to the squad after last … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Officially Harder Than Ever To Get Admitted