USC Free Tuition Plan “Brilliant PR Stunt”

I’ve been waiting to hear an expert opinion weigh in on USC’s plan to offer free tuition for families with income of $80,000 or less. “It’s a brilliant PR stunt on their side,” Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology at Temple University, told Yahoo Money. Excerpt; “The tuition for attending USC is roughly $58,000 and living costs are approximately $18,000 for … Continue reading USC Free Tuition Plan “Brilliant PR Stunt”

Afternoon Notes: Pressure Increases On USC Basketball

UCLA just upset No. 18-ranked Colorado, 70-63. USC is now 1.5 games behind the Bruins in the Pac-12 standings. I’m sure Mike Bohn is not surprised about Mick Cronin being a good coach since they worked together at Cincinnati. And I’m sure Bohn was unhappy to lose him. USC now probably needs to beat Arizona on Thursday or beat Utah, Arizona State and UCLA to … Continue reading Afternoon Notes: Pressure Increases On USC Basketball

USC Hires A Women’s Volleyball Coach

USC has hired a women’s volleyball coach and if you thought things might be different under Mike Bohn, think again. Brad Keller, who was associate head coach at UCLA, will be the new women’s volleyball coach. So no big-name hire, which continues the trend under Lynn Swann and Keller definitely will not command a huge salary. Being affordable or a former USC assistant was the … Continue reading USC Hires A Women’s Volleyball Coach