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USC sold dead bodies to U.S. military to train IDF medical personnel A review of seven years’ worth of contracts unveiled more than $860,000 to use cadavers in surgical trainings involving the Israeli Defense Forces.

INBOX: an investigation by @annenbergmedia.bsky.social found that the United States Navy has paid USC more than $860,000 over the last seven years for at least 89 “fresh cadaver bodies,” 32 of which were used specifically for Israel Defense Forces training at Los Angeles General Medical Center.

At least 55 more employees let go, USC reports 692 total layoffs as deficit reductions continue At least 55 more employees let go, USC reports 692 total layoffs as deficit reductions continue -- A state filing confirmed 55 additional job cuts, including SEIU union members, career services staffe...

At least 55 more employees let go, USC reports 692 total layoffs as deficit reductions continue

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Jane Goodall dies at 91 USC Dornsife named the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist a distinguished emeritus professor in 1991.

Jane Goodall dies at 91

USC Dornsife named the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist a distinguished emeritus professor in 1991.

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Trump administration offers broadsweeping policy agreement to USC and eight other colleges in exchange for federal funding None of the universities have announced their plan for the White House’s proposed deal.

Trump administration offers broadsweeping policy agreement to USC and eight other colleges in exchange for federal funding

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USC drops to No. 28 in U.S. News Best Colleges list Despite the slip, the university holds one of the nation's lowest acceptance rates.

USC drops to No. 28 in U.S. News Best Colleges list

Despite the slip, the university holds one of the nation’s lowest acceptance rates.

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Department of Public Safety reports an increase in theft and dating violence The department’s annual report showed over 270 cases of motor vehicle theft in 2024.

Department of Public Safety reports an increase in theft and dating violence

The department’s annual report showed over 270 cases of motor vehicle theft in 2024.

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Trojan Food Pantry sets lower student grocery pickup limit Trojan Food Pantry sets lower student grocery pickup limit — The supplemental food program made the change to “respond to growing food costs.”

Trojan Food Pantry sets lower student grocery pickup limit

The supplemental food program made the change to “respond to growing food costs.”

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USC Alumni shine at the 77th Emmy Awards USC Alumni shine at the 77th Emmy Awards -- Students and faculty react to the variety of USC alum winners from the recent Emmys.

USC Alumni shine at the 77th Emmy Awards

Students and faculty react to the variety of USC alum winners from the recent Emmys.

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Debates surface over comedy’s right to offend following the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ The late-night talk show host was suspended after comments made in a segment about the death of Charlie Kirk.

Debates surface over comedy’s right to offend following the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

The late-night talk show host was suspended after comments made in a segment about the death of Charlie Kirk.

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Students of all creeds find community in campus religious organizations Even in religious spaces, non-religious students have discovered bonds that transcend faith.

Students of all creeds find community in campus religious organizations

Even in religious spaces, non-religious students have discovered bonds that transcend faith.

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55 years later, the game that changed a nation still echoes in Trojan voices On the anniversary of USC’s historic 1970 victory over Alabama, three USC football alumni visited a class to reflect on a night that transcended football and helped reshape the soul of the South.

55 years later, the game that changed a nation still echoes in Trojan voices

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Non-tenure faculty and researchers rally to demand union recognition and labor protections Outside Bovard Auditorium, non-tenure faculty members and postdoctoral scholars called for USC to recognize United Faculty-UAW and provide stronger nondiscrimination policies.

Non-tenure faculty and researchers rally to demand union recognition and labor protections

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USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced “painful” layoffs, says “decisive action” needed to address $200 million deficit USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced “painful” layoffs, says “decisive action” needed to address $200 million deficit -- In a university message, Kim addressed a “cloud of uncertainty and anx...

USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced “painful” layoffs, says “decisive action” needed to address $200 million deficit

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From Iran to Israel: How GPS jamming affects civilians across the Middle East During military conflict, people across the Arab world are finding their locations scattered across the region — but this isn’t the first time.

From Iran to Israel: How GPS jamming affects civilians across the Middle East

During military conflict, people across the Arab world are finding their locations scattered across the region — but this isn’t the first time.

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Is leaving the U.S. the solution to your health problems? For some, the ultimate wellness hack isn’t another supplement, meal plan or fitness tracker. It’s a plane ticket.

Is leaving the U.S. the solution to your health problems?

For some, the ultimate wellness hack isn’t another supplement, meal plan or fitness tracker. It’s a plane ticket.

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USC’s security checkpoints and gates are now one year old – has campus been safer since? USC’s security checkpoints and gates are now one year old – has campus been safer since? -- The internal and external gates surrounding campus have received generally negative feedback, with many stud...

USC’s security checkpoints and gates are now one year old – has campus been safer since?

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Kaufman dancers grapple with racism and a canceled gala performance After a student-led school meeting to address racism allegations, students say they are frustrated by the administration's response.

Kaufman dancers grapple with racism and a canceled gala performance

After a student-led school meeting to address racism allegations, students say they are frustrated by the administration’s response.

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California releases new state-of-the-art approaches to combat future natural disasters Billion-dollar aircrafts and new programs are implemented in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season.

California releases new state-of-the-art approaches to combat future natural disasters

Billion-dollar aircrafts and new programs are implemented in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season.

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USC student co-founds mutuals-based dating app aimed at safety and accountability USC student co-founds mutuals-based dating app aimed at safety and accountability -- The app aims to minimize the dangers and discomfort of going on dates with strangers.

USC student co-founds mutuals-based dating app aimed at safety and accountability

The app aims to minimize the dangers and discomfort of going on dates with strangers.

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Liberals win in Canada’s 2025 Election Liberal Party leader Mark Carney wins the 2025 federal election, serving as the 24th prime minister of Canada.

Liberals win in Canada’s 2025 Election

Liberal Party leader Mark Carney won the 2025 federal election, becoming the 24th prime minister of Canada.

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OPINION: America is in a situationship with Donald Trump A lesson from Bill Maher on toxic dating habits.

OPINION: America is in a situationship with Donald Trump

A lesson from Bill Maher on toxic dating habits.

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German tourist detained by ICE for a month without trial in San Diego Tattoo artist Jessica Brösche allegedly suspected of planning to work after entering under as a tourist.

German tourist detained by ICE for a month without trial in San Diego

Tattoo artist Jessica Brösche allegedly suspected of planning to work after entering under as a tourist.

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L.A. Times Festival of Books back on campus for its 30th annual celebration The festival will feature more than 600 authors, artists, celebrities, musicians, poets, volunteers and other exhibitors.

L.A. Times Festival of Books back on campus for its 30th annual celebration

The festival will feature more than 600 authors, artists, celebrities, musicians, poets, volunteers and other exhibitors.

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The German church prioritizes climate action, but in a country that has been a leader in environmental advocacy, it is still “not a nice utopia.” The German church prioritizes climate action, but in a country that has been a leader in environmental advocacy, it is still “not a nice utopia.” -- While the conservative politicians slow the push fo...

The German church prioritizes climate action, but it is still “not a nice utopia.”

While the conservative politicians slow the push for carbon neutrality, churches across Germany urge congregants to fast for climate action.

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‘It is in direct opposition to a goal of community health’: EPA rollbacks under Trump EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced 31 deregulations that will lower emission standards.

‘It is in direct opposition to a goal of community health’: EPA rollbacks under Trump

EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced 31 deregulations that will lower emission standards.

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Gun incident at USC dorm sparks safety concerns among students Gun incident at USC dorm sparks safety concerns among students -- A USC freshman was arrested on April 14 after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at another student in a dorm room, causing Parkside Inte...

Gun incident at USC dorm sparks safety concerns among students

A USC freshman was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at another student in a dorm room, causing Parkside IRC residents to express fear and frustration.

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Amid tariff talks in Washington and Rome, Italians are divided on Trump and Vance Italy’s prime minister will host Vice President Vance in Rome on Friday, one day after she visited the White House Thursday.

Amid tariff talks in Washington and Rome, Italians are divided on Trump and Vance

Italy’s prime minister will host Vice President Vance in Rome on Friday, one day after she visited the White House Thursday.

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Students question President Folt at Student Sustainability Town Hall Students question President Folt at Student Sustainability Town Hall -- USC students pressed university leaders on the future of sustainability as the school transitions to a new administration.

Students question President Folt at Student Sustainability Town Hall

USC students pressed university leaders on the future of sustainability as the school transitions to a new administration.

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Faculty protest changes to SCA adjunct working conditions

AFA-UAW delivered a copy of an unfair labor practice charge to the dean of the School of Cinematic Arts.

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Long lines, limited quantities: New Trader Joe’s new pastel mini totes sell out in minutes USC students and community members waited hours for a chance to secure the highly sought-after bags.

Long lines, limited quantities: New Trader Joe’s pastel mini totes sell out in minutes

USC students and community members waited hours for a chance to secure the highly sought-after bags.

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