USC Notes: Proposal Could Put Crimp In Legacy Admissions

California assembly representative Phil Ting is proposing a bill that says private institutions giving an admissions tip to relatives of alumni and donors would be denied Cal Grant financial aid. Per the LA Times: “USC accepted 1,740 applicants with legacy or donor connections, or 14.4% of the fall 2022 admitted class, according to data submitted to the state. Of those, 96% were relatives of alumni … Continue reading USC Notes: Proposal Could Put Crimp In Legacy Admissions

Notes: USC Drops In One Poll

USC dropped to No. 28 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report National College Rankings after being No. 25 in 2023. USC is now tied with UC Davis, UC San Diego, and Florida. U.S. News implemented a new ranking system this year that it labeled the “most significant methodological change in the ranking’s history” after a revolt by some colleges, mostly graduate schools. The … Continue reading Notes: USC Drops In One Poll

Charges Dropped Against USC Students Accused Of Stealing NFL Jerseys

The two USC students who were accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of NFL Draft jerseys had their criminal charges dropped by Missouri prosecutors. The students — Eric Lambkins II and Jude Ocanas — will perform 40 hours of community service in Southern California. Lambkins told the L.A. Times he didn’t know why prosecutors dropped the charges but the students offered to work with … Continue reading Charges Dropped Against USC Students Accused Of Stealing NFL Jerseys