USC president Carol Folt sent out a letter tonight addressing the “Black at USC” Instagram I wrote about this morning. Folt: “I am deeply moved and saddened by the many devastating stories and experiences of anti-Black racism at USC that our students and alumni are posting. It takes great courage and strength to share these stories publicly, and as President, I apologize for the pain you have … Continue reading Carol Folt Apologizes For Racism Experienced At USC

Several USC students have sent me a link to the Black at USC Instagram page, you can find the link here. Below is an example of the page: Meanwhile, a petition has started to save USC alumni clubs. Link here. Continue reading Morning Buzz: Students Offer Perspective On USC

Will every dorm going single occupancy, will USC have enough rooms for its freshmen students this fall? I asked a USC employee who deals with admissions this question today. “I think the university is counting on a sizable number of students going remote, commuting if they live locally, or taking the semester off,” the employee said. “I’m sure freshmen will be given priority. In any case, … Continue reading Will USC Face A Housing Crunch?

USC announced some of what the fall semester will look like. The biggest decision is that all campus housing rooms will be single occupancy for the 2020/21 school year. Classes held in person will be limited in size so that students can maintain 6 feet of physical distance during instruction. Lectures will probably be limited to 30-40 students. Large social gatherings will be prohibited A daily … Continue reading USC Announces Some Fall Policies