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News Articles: University of Southern California

Activists and students participate in an encampment protest at the University Yard at George Washington University on Thursday.

Across the U.S., pro-Palestinian campus protesters risk arrest and suspension

Hundreds of students have been arrested. Columbia says progress was made in negotiations with protesters, while at GWU, students are flouting orders to clear encampments.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman,
  • Ayana Archie,
  • and 2 more
A movie screening in Hollywood, Calif.

USC study reveals Hollywood studios are still lagging when it comes to inclusivity

A new University of Southern California report pinpoints areas that need improvement — as well as a few small wins.

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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
An office within the University of Southern California's School of Social Work announced it is removing the term "field" from its curriculum.

A USC office removes 'field' from its curriculum, citing possible racist connotations

An office within the University of Southern California's School of Social Work said phrases such as "field work" may have meanings linked to slavery.

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By:
  • Giulia Heyward
Student filmmakers can apply for funding for works about reproductive rights.

A new student filmmaking grant will focus on reproductive rights

The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative announced Wednesday that it has created the program in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
The University of Southern California has settled lawsuits with 80 former students, mostly gay and bisexual men, who accuse a male former school doctor of sexual misconduct. The agreement for an undisclosed sum follows settlements by the Los Angeles school to pay more than $1 billion to thousands of women who say they were sexually abused by another male doctor at the student health center.

USC settles suits with 80 former students who say a school doctor sexually abused them

Attorneys for the alleged victims say the cases date back as far as the late 1990s, with the latest occurring in 2018. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college's longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, officials announced Thursday.

USC Agrees To $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation

Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall.

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By:
  • Vanessa Romo
University of Illinois graduate student Kristen Muñoz submits her saliva sample for coronavirus testing on the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Swab, Spit Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus

Colleges are rolling out a dizzying diversity of COVID-19 containment plans for students and staff. Some have no plans for routine testing, while others aim to test everyone on campus twice a week.

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By:
  • Michael McAuliff,
  • Sebastian Martinez Valdivia,
  • and 2 more