Hyper-competitive admissions will leave out many students
As college admissions become more competitive, can any high school students really afford to be well-rounded anymore? Admission rates are sinking lower at many major universities. USC’s undergraduate admission rate dropped 4 percentage points this year. As the number of applicants grows, more and more applicants look for ways to differentiate themselves from the masses. [...]
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Mona Cravens, director of student publications, joined the Trojan Family in 1976.
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USC trustee William Schoen donated $10 million for an endowment for veteran scholarships.
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President Nikias says graduate student housing is the university’s top priority.
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USC vital for economic growth in Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says.
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The $10-million donation will help endow the USC Sidney Harman Academy.
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Second-generation Japanese-Americans will be honored at Commencement in May.
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The USC Stevens Institute was featured in one of about 10 events on the trip for diplomats.
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The university appointed Craig Keys to be associate senior vice president for civic engagement this week. He will report to Senior Vice President of University Relations Thomas Sayles. “Craig will collaborate closely with community leaders, non-profit organizations, local business, and USC faculty, staff and students in support of our engagement priorities,” Sayles said in the announcement. [...]
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International journalist Christiane Amanpour says she is excited to address USC’s graduating class at commencement.
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