Federal class action suit alleges unfair admissions process
Five students and parents across the nation allege that the college admissions process unfairly placed certain students at a disadvantage.
Judge orders USC to produce Tyndall case documents
USC and attorneys representing over 652 plaintiffs in the case were ordered to present internal records beginning Monday.
USC at forefront of national college admissions scandal
Interim President Wanda Austin announced the University will be undergoing several changes following the investigation, including an internal review.
USC launches internal investigation into alleged admissions bribery case
USC will deny admission to applicants involved in the scam and review current students’ status at the University on a case-by-case basis.
USC to hold memorial for Victor McElhaney
The memorial will take place in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, USC announced.
Cohen, School of Cinematic Arts deny daughters were admitted because of donation
An article in The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday alleged that the School of Cinematic Arts admitted hedge fund manager Steven Cohen’s daughters in 2014 because of a $5 million donation made by Cohen’s foundation. However, according to spokespeople for Cohen and the School of Cinematic Arts, those allegations are false. The claim came after an FBI […]
Students, parents sue USC and other universities over alleged admission scam
The lawsuit alleges that the universities denied fair admission and the scandal devalues student degrees
Associate athletic director, water polo coach fired in wake of FBI investigation of admissions scam
USC terminated senior associate athletics director Donna Heinel and men’s and women’s water polo head coach Jovan Vavic Tuesday in connection to a FBI investigation accusing nearly 50 celebrities and executives of participating in admission scams. They were accused of portraying their children as athletic recruits, despite little to no prior athletic experience. Vavic and […]
USC student dies in off-campus shooting
Victor McElhaney, a Thornton music student, was the son of Oakland councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney.
Student organizations, leaders publish statement on sexual assault
Over 20 student organizations and student leaders from across USC released a statement Thursday to show support for the victims of former campus doctors George Tyndall and Dennis Kelly and demand the University to take accountability. “We are deeply ashamed of USC’s inability to fully address and take fault in the sexual assault allegations that […]