If you want a taste of the reality, or lack thereof, that can exist at USC, here is an example. A survey of USC students showed that 75 percent opposed the security gates/checkpoints that have been up for nearly a year. A survey of 345 faculty members found 75 percent wanted the checkpoints removed and found them unwelcoming. “I haven’t had many students come up … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Time For Another Reality Check

USC narrowly defeated Oregon, 107.5-106, for the Big Ten men’s indoor track title Saturday. Oregon led 106-99.5 with one event left but USC scored 8 points in the 4×400 relay while the Ducks scored zero points. And then the fun started. A protest was filed and USC was disqualified in the 4×400 relay, so the Trojans received 0 points and lost the Big Title to … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: Track Wins (And Then Loses) Big Ten Title In Crazy Day

The USC Board of Trustees have selected Beong-Soo Kim to be interim president after Carol Folt retires in late June. He is currently general counsel at USC. USC has also named the search committee to select the new president. Search Committee Carmen Nava, Co-Chair, Presidential SearchUSC Trustee Mark Stevens, Co-Chair, Presidential Search   USC Trustee Wanda AustinUSC Life Trustee Susan Bailey Gurley, M.D. Chair, Department of MedicineKenneth T. … Continue reading USC Names Interim President

Did you know USC is the most expensive private college in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report? It costs $71,647 for tuition and fees to attend USC. And yet, USC somehow had a $158 million deficit in the last fiscal year. Brown University is No. 2 at $71,312. I’ve been writing about the budget cutbacks and layoffs recently at USC. Here’s another … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Is No. 1 In One Poll!

After ordering the Trojan Knights to abandon guarding Tommy Trojan at 11:30 p.m. instead of providing 24-hour security, USC has apparently reversed itself. The president of the Annenberg Media they would be allowed to stay overnight as long as they didn’t bring cots; camping supplies or sleep on campus. No doubt the university felt a backlash from their short-sighted decision earlier to prevent the Knights … Continue reading USC Reverses Itself On Tommy Trojan Security