History of University of Southern California in Timeline
The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it holds the distinction of being the oldest private research university in California. USC has a large student body, with an enrollment exceeding 49,000 students. It is known for its academic programs, research activities, and contributions to the Los Angeles community.
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1901: Closure of Chaffey College of Agriculture
In 1901, financial troubles led to the closure of Chaffey College of Agriculture of the University of Southern California.
1904: Trojan Athletes compete in Summer Olympics
From the 1904 Summer Olympics through the 2014 Winter Olympics, 632 Trojan athletes have competed in the Games, taking home 144 gold medals, 93 silver and 72 bronze.
1906: Reopening and Separation of Chaffey College
In 1906, Chaffey College was reopened by the municipal and regional government and officially separated from USC.
1912: USC Students Officially Become Known as Trojans
In 1912, USC students, especially athletes, officially became known as Trojans, a name approved by university president George F. Bovard following a Los Angeles Times sportswriter Owen Bird report where he stated the USC athletes "fought on like the Trojans of antiquity" during a track and field meet with Stanford University.
1912: The Daily Trojan Founded
Since 1912, The Daily Trojan has been the student newspaper of USC.
1912: USC has gold medal-winning athlete in every summer Olympiad
Since 1912, USC is the only university in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every summer Olympiad.
1916: Establishment of the USC School of Architecture
In 1916, the USC School of Architecture was established, marking the first architecture school in Southern California.
1918: Warner Bros. Activities
Warner Bros. activities from the studio's first major feature, My Four Years in Germany (1918), were recorded.
1919: USC Yell Leading Squad Founded
In 1919, Lindley Bothwell founded the USC Yell Leading Squad to help "fire up" the crowd during football games.
1919: Development of Master Plan by John Parkinson
In 1919, architect John Parkinson developed a master plan for the University of Southern California, which focused on Romanesque buildings and expanded the campus beyond Trousdale Parkway.
1919: Parkinsons Master Plan
In 1919, the Parkinsons implemented a master plan to replace the Train & Williams master plan.
1921: Completion of Bovard Administration Building
In 1921, the Bovard Administration Building was completed along Trousdale Parkway. It remains one of USC's oldest and most iconic buildings.
1922: Fight On composed
In 1922, USC's official fight song, "Fight On", was composed by USC dental student Milo Sweet with lyrics by Sweet and Glen Grant.
September 1925: Separate School of Architecture Organized
In September 1925, a separate School of Architecture was organized at USC.
1926: Annual Game against Notre Dame
Since 1926, the two schools have kept the annual game on their schedules, making the USC vs. Notre Dame game the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football.
1927: Completion of Gwynn Wilson Student Union
In 1927, the Gwynn Wilson Student Union was completed and remains directly adjacent to the university's central quad.
1932: Completion of Doheny Memorial Library
In 1932, Doheny Memorial Library was completed. It remains directly adjacent to the university's central quad.
1932: Spirit of Troy Performs at Summer Olympics
In 1932, The Spirit of Troy performed in the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
1940: Completion of Allan Hancock Foundation
In 1940, the Allan Hancock Foundation was completed and remains directly adjacent to the university's central quad.
1942: USC and Notre Dame Game suspended due to WWII
The annual USC and Notre Dame game was suspended from 1942-44 due to World War II travel restrictions.
1946: Original KUSC Operated by Students
In 1946, the original KUSC was operated by students.
1947: Post-War Enrollment Surge
By 1947, following World War II, USC's enrollment soared to 24,000 students, straining its facilities and resources.
1948: Demolition of Old College
In 1948, Old College was demolished due to its age and earthquake safety concerns. Old College once served as the College of Liberal Arts.
1950: Construction of Founder's Hall
In 1950, Founder's Hall (now Taper Hall of Humanities) was constructed, becoming the first new classroom space in a decade, and University Avenue was closed to through traffic.
1952: Severed Formal Ties with the Methodist Church
In 1952, the University of Southern California severed its formal ties with the Methodist Church, becoming a non-denominational institution.
1953: Sammy Lee wins the James E. Sullivan Award
In 1953, USC diver Sammy Lee won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in America.
1958: Norman Topping Becomes President
In 1958, Norman Topping became President of USC and initiated a campaign for capital construction to support the university's burgeoning population.
1959: Start of USC's Consecutive National Team Titles
USC has won at least one national team title in 26 consecutive years from 1959-1960 to 1984-1985.
1960: Start of USC's Consecutive National Team Titles
USC has won at least one national team title in 26 consecutive years from 1959-1960 to 1984-1985.
1961: Traveler I first appeared
In 1961, Traveler I, a white Andalusian horse, first appeared at a football game, ridden by Richard Saukko and became the university's official mascot.
1961: Preparation of Second Master Plan
In 1961, a second and largest master plan was prepared under the supervision of President Norman Topping, campus development director Anthony Lazzaro, and architect William Pereira.
1961: Construction Campaign Under William Pereira
In 1961, under the assistance of architect William Pereira, USC began a construction campaign, leading to the construction of 99 buildings between 1961 and 1979.
1965: Consideration to Move Campus After Watts Riots
In 1965, after the Watts Riots, USC administrations committed to remaining in South Los Angeles.
1967: USC Song Girls Founded
In 1967, the USC Song Girls were founded. They appear at sporting events, rallies, and university and alumni functions.
1968: Warner Bros. Sale
The USC Warner Bros. Archives details Warner Bros. activities until its sale to Seven Arts in 1968.
1969: Joined the Association of American Universities
In 1969, the University of Southern California became a member of the Association of American Universities.
1971: Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism Founded
In 1971, the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism was founded at USC, being one of two communication programs endowed by Walter Annenberg.
1971: USC wins National College All-Sports Championship
Since its inception in 1971, USC has won the National College All-Sports Championship, an annual ranking by USA Today of the country's top athletic programs, 6 times.
1972: Name of the School Changed
From at least 1972 to 1976, the USC school was called The School of Architecture and Fine Art.
1975: KSCR Founded
In 1975, KSCR was founded by students interested in having a student-run radio station after KUSC transitioned to classical programming.
1976: Name of the School Changed
From at least 1972 to 1976, the USC school was called The School of Architecture and Fine Art.
1977: John Naber wins the James E. Sullivan Award
In 1977, USC swimmer John Naber won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in America.
1977: Warner Bros. Archives Donated to USC
In 1977, the USC Warner Bros. Archives was donated to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts by Warner Communications.
1979: End of Construction Campaign
By 1979, USC had constructed 99 buildings between 1961 and 1979 under the assistance of architect William Pereira.
1979: Spirit of Troy performs on Fleetwood Mac album
In 1979, The Spirit of Troy performed on the title track of the Fleetwood Mac album "Tusk".
1982: USC and UCLA no longer share stadium
Until 1982, USC and UCLA shared the same football stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
1983: Cheryl Miller wins Honda-Broderick Cup
In 1983, Cheryl Miller won the Honda-Broderick Cup as the top collegiate woman athlete of the year.
1984: Spirit of Troy Performs at Summer Olympics
In 1984, The Spirit of Troy performed in the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
1984: Hosting of Olympics Activities
In 1984, the University of Southern California hosted some Olympics activities.
1984: KSCR Moved to Marks Hall
In 1984, the university authorized a grant to move KSCR to a new location in Marks Hall.
1984: End of USC's Consecutive National Team Titles
USC has won at least one national team title in 26 consecutive years from 1959-1960 to 1984-1985.
1985: End of USC's Consecutive National Team Titles
USC has won at least one national team title in 26 consecutive years from 1959-1960 to 1984-1985.
1987: Spirit of Troy performs at Super Bowl XXI
In 1987, The Spirit of Troy performed during halftime at Super Bowl XXI.
1988: Spirit of Troy performs at Super Bowl XXII
In 1988, The Spirit of Troy performed during halftime at Super Bowl XXII.
1989: USC students prank UCLA library
In 1989, USC students released hundreds of crickets into the main UCLA library during finals week, leading to a crackdown on pranks between the universities.
1989: Janet Evans wins the James E. Sullivan Award
In 1989, USC swimmer Janet Evans won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in America.
1990: Steven Sample Becomes President
In 1990, Steven Sample became President of the University of Southern California.
1990: Spirit of Troy performs on America's Funniest Home Videos
In 1990, The Spirit of Troy performed live on America's Funniest Home Videos.
1990: Reports of George Tyndall's Abuse Began
Reports of George Tyndall's abuse of patients at USC began in 1990 and continued until 2016, including racist and sexual language, exams without gloves, and taking pictures of genitals.
1991: USC becomes headquarters of SCEC
Since 1991, the University of Southern California has been the headquarters of the NSF and USGS funded Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC).
1992: Safety During the Los Angeles Riots
In 1992, during the Los Angeles Riots, the university remained safe because of outreach programs and a commitment to remaining in South Los Angeles after the 1965 Watts Riots.
1994: George Olah wins Nobel Prize
In 1994, George Olah, the founding director of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
1994: School of Journalism Becomes Part of the School for Communication
In 1994, the School of Journalism became part of the Annenberg School for Communication.
1996: Annenberg School's Endowment Increased
Between 1996 and 2007, USC's Annenberg School's endowment rose from $7.5 million to $218 million.
1997: Spirit of Troy plays on another Fleetwood Mac album
In 1997, The Spirit of Troy played on another multi-platinum Fleetwood Mac album, "The Dance".
1997: Trojan Vision Established
In 1997, Trojan Vision (TV8), the student television station at USC, was established by the Annenberg School for Communication.
1998: School of Cinematic Arts Opens Classes to University at Large
In 1998, recognizing the value of cinematic skills beyond the film industry, the USC School of Cinematic Arts opened its classes to the broader university community.
1998: USC Yell Leaders Feature Female Member
In 1998, the USC Yell Leaders, traditionally all-male, featured one female member.
1999: Purchase of University Park Shopping Center
In 1999, USC purchased the University Park shopping center.
2000: College of the Year Recognition
In 2000, USC earned the distinction of College of the Year by the Time/Princeton Review College Guide for its role in making visible and sustained improvements in the neighborhoods surrounding the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
2001: Angela Williams wins Honda-Broderick Cup
In 2001, Angela Williams won the Honda-Broderick Cup as the top collegiate woman athlete of the year.
2001: School of Cinematic Arts Adds Interactive Media & Games Division
In 2001, the USC School of Cinematic Arts expanded its curriculum by adding an Interactive Media & Games Division to study new forms of media, including stereoscopic, panoramic, and immersive cinema, video games, virtual reality, and mobile media.
2003: Leonard Adleman wins Turing Award
In 2003, Leonard Adleman won the Turing Award.
2003: Spirit of Troy marches in Hong Kong Chinese New Year parade
In 2003, the USC band was one of two American groups invited to march in the Hong Kong Chinese New Year parade.
March 2, 2004: USC School of Engineering Renamed
On March 2, 2004, the USC School of Engineering was renamed the Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering in honor of Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi and his wife Erna, who donated $52 million to the school.
2004: Spirit of Troy marches in Hong Kong Chinese New Year parade
In 2004, the USC band was one of two American groups invited to march in the Hong Kong Chinese New Year parade.
2005: USC Yell Leaders Disbanded
After the 2005-06 season, the USC Yell Leaders were disbanded by the university and replaced by the co-ed Spirit Leaders.
2005: Establishment of Federal Relations Office in Washington, D.C.
In 2005, USC established a federal relations office in Washington, D.C.
2005: Trojan Marching Band performs at World Expo in Japan
In 2005, the Trojan Marching Band performed at the World Expo in Nagoya, Japan.
May 2006: Trojan Marching Band travels to Italy
In May 2006, the Trojan Marching Band traveled to Italy, performing once in Florence, and twice in Rome, including in front of the Coliseum.
June 2006: Testimony of Holocaust Survivors Housed at USC
Announced in June 2006, the testimony of 52,000 survivors, rescuers, and others involved in The Holocaust is housed in the USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences as a part of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education.
September 2006: George Lucas Donates to Film School
In September 2006, George Lucas donated $175 million to the USC School of Cinematic Arts. At the time, it was the largest single donation to USC and was intended to fund new buildings and expand the faculty.
2006: Statue built to honor George Tirebiter
In 2006, a statue was built to honor George Tirebiter, an unofficial mascot of USC from the 1940s.
2006: Roski School of Fine Arts Named and Qingyun Ma Appointed Dean
In 2006, the School of Fine Art (SOFA) was named the Roski School of Fine Arts during a ceremony to open the new Masters of Fine Art building. In 2006, Qingyun Ma was also named dean of the USC School of Architecture.
2006: Departments Aligned Under the School of Dentistry
In 2006, the USC Department of Physical Therapy and Biokinesiology, and the USC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy were administratively aligned under the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, bringing the total number of Divisions at the School of Dentistry to seven.
2007: Annenberg School's Endowment Increased
Between 1996 and 2007, USC's Annenberg School's endowment rose from $7.5 million to $218 million.
2007: Yearbook Sold as Stand-Alone Item
In 2007, the El Rodeo yearbook began being sold as a stand-alone item after the Student Activity Card was dissolved.
2007: Graduate student enrollment exceeds undergraduate enrollment
In 2007, the graduate student enrollment at USC began to exceed the undergraduate enrollment, marking a shift in the university's student body composition.
2008: Spirit of Troy performs on American Idol
In 2008, The Spirit of Troy performed during the finale of American Idol, backing Renaldo Lapuz in instrumentation of his original song, "We're Brothers Forever".
2008: Degrees Awarded in 2008
In the 2008-2009 academic year, the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences awarded 4,400 undergraduate degrees.
2009: Bruins mascot vandalized
Days before a clash between rivals UCLA and USC in 2009, the Bruins mascot was vandalized, splashed in cardinal and gold paint, USC's official colors, sparking memories of pranks played in the years earlier.
2009: KXSC Fest began
In 2009, KXSC Fest began. This annual event has hosted performers such as Nosaj Thing, Muna (band), Mika Miko, Dan Deacon, Thee Oh Sees, and Flying Lotus.
2009: Spirit of Troy at Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Dancing with the Stars
In 2009, The Spirit of Troy appeared at the Grammy Awards accompanying Radiohead, at the Academy Awards with Beyoncé and Hugh Jackman, and on the show Dancing with the Stars.
2009: Advanced Degrees Awarded in 2009
In the 2008-2009 academic year, the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences awarded 5,500 advanced degrees.
October 2010: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives Joins USC Libraries System
In October 2010, the collections at ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives became part of the USC Libraries system.
2010: KSCR Adopted KXSC Call Letters
In 2010, KSCR adopted the call letters KXSC to be eligible for a new FM license and moved to a new facility in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center.
2010: School of Dentistry Named After Herman Ostrow
In 2010, alumnus Herman Ostrow donated $35 million to name the school the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.
March 23, 2011: USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences Renamed
On March 23, 2011, the USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences received a $200 million gift from USC trustees Dana and David Dornsife and was renamed the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in their honor.
2012: Moza bint Nasser met USC president Max Nikias
In 2012, Moza bint Nasser, mother of Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met USC president Max Nikias in Los Angeles, California, at the behest of USC trustee Tom Barrack.
2012: Establishment of the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
In 2012, USC established the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the university's first new school in forty years, thanks to a gift from philanthropist Glorya Kaufman.
July 2013: Acquisition of Verdugo Hills Hospital
In July 2013, USC expanded its medical services by acquiring the 185-bed Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, California, and renamed it USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.
2013: Arieh Warshel wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 2013, Arieh Warshel won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
2013: Introduction of Eighth Division
In 2013, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry introduced an eighth division.
May 1, 2014: USC Under Investigation for Title IX Violations
On May 1, 2014, USC was named as one of many higher-education institutions under investigation by the Office of Civil Rights for potential Title IX violations.
2014: Trojan Athletes compete in Winter Olympics
From the 1904 Summer Olympics through the 2014 Winter Olympics, 632 Trojan athletes have competed in the Games, taking home 144 gold medals, 93 silver and 72 bronze.
2014: Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Endowed and Named
In 2014, a $20 million gift endowed and named the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
2014: Demolition of University Park Shopping Center
In 2014, the University Park shopping center, which USC had purchased in 1999, was demolished.
2014: International Student Enrollment in 2014-2015
In the academic year 2014-2015, USC's student body encompasses 12,300 international students.
2014: USC Ranked 10th Most Applied To University
USC was ranked the 10th most applied to university in the nation for fall 2014 by U.S. News & World Report.
2015: Listing on National Register of Historic Places
In 2015, the historic portion of the main campus of the University of Southern California was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2015: New Building for Annenberg School
In 2015, the new building named for Wallis Annenberg started serving all faculty and students of the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.
2015: International Student Enrollment in 2014-2015
In the academic year 2014-2015, USC's student body encompasses 12,300 international students.
2015: USC Kaufman School offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Bovard College Established
In the fall of 2015, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance began to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 2015, USC also established the Bovard College.
2016: Carmen Puliafito Resigned as Dean
In 2016, Carmen Puliafito resigned as dean of the Keck School of Medicine.
2016: USC ranked 13th in the world in terms of Olympic medals
In 2016, if it were an independent country, USC would be ranked 13th in the world in terms of medals.
2016: Reports of George Tyndall's Abuse Continued
Reports of George Tyndall's abuse of patients at USC began in 1990 and continued until 2016, including racist and sexual language, exams without gloves, and taking pictures of genitals.
August 17, 2017: Grand Opening of USC Village
On August 17, 2017, the grand opening of the USC Village was held. The USC Village includes a Trader Joe's, a Target, a fitness center, restaurants, outdoor dining, retail parking spots, a community room, and student housing.
2017: Tyndall Fired After Settlement
In 2017, George Tyndall was fired after reaching a settlement with the university.
2017: Los Angeles Times Revealed Puliafito's Activities
In 2017, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Carmen Puliafito had engaged in parties with young recreational drug users and prostitutes, including at the Keck School's offices.
June 1, 2018: Complaints Received About George Tyndall
By June 1, 2018, 401 people had contacted a special hotline to receive complaints about gynecologist George Tyndall.
2018: C. L. Max Nikias Resigns
In 2018, C. L. Max Nikias resigned as president of USC.
2018: Dennis Kelly Resigned
In 2018, Dennis Kelly resigned as men's health physician at USC after almost twenty years.
2018: USC research and development spending
In 2018, USC spent $891 million on research and development, ranking it 23rd in the nation according to the National Science Foundation.
2018: USC Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Title IX Case
In 2018, USC was ordered to pay $111,965 in legal fees to a male student accused of rape after a Title IX investigation was deemed unfair.
2018: Viterbi School of Engineering Ranking
In 2018, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering was ranked No. 11 in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's engineering rankings.
March 12, 2019: Coaches Charged in Admissions Bribery Scandal
On March 12, 2019, three coaches and one athletic director were charged with accepting bribes from wealthy families for fraudulently facilitating their children's admission to USC.
July 1, 2019: Carol Folt Becomes President
On July 1, 2019, Carol Folt succeeded Wanda Austin as president of USC.
2019: SAT and ACT Scores for Enrolled Freshman in Fall 2019
For Fall 2019, the interquartile range of SAT scores for enrolled freshman was 670-740 for evidence-based reading and writing, 680-790 for math, and 1370-1520 for the composite. The middle 50% ACT score range was 28-34 for math, 32-35 for English, and 31-34 for the composite.
2019: Viterbi School of Engineering Ranking
In 2019, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering was ranked No. 9 in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's engineering rankings.
2020: Report on Degree Granted to Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
A 2020 investigative report by the Los Angeles Times revealed that USC granted a bachelor's and master's degree to Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, a Qatari royal, while allowing him to avoid rules and procedures that apply to other students.
2020: Accusations Made Against Dennis Kelly
By 2020, 49 accusations of misconduct had been made against Dennis Kelly, all by gay or bisexual students and former students.
2020: USC Penalized for Faulty Title IX Processes
In 2020, USC was penalized for its faulty Title IX processes by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
2020: USC Ranked 22nd by U.S. News & World Report
In 2020, USC was ranked 22nd in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of national universities.
2020: USC Student Demographics in 2020
In 2020, for the entering first-year class, 43% of incoming students are drawn from California, 42% from the rest of the United States, and 15% from abroad.
2020: USC and Notre Dame Game suspended due to COVID-19
The annual USC and Notre Dame game was suspended in 2020 because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2021: Trojans in the NFL Draft
As of 2021, 537 Trojans have been taken in the NFL draft, making USC the school with the most NFL draft picks.
2021: Olympic Medals Count
As of 2021, USC Trojan athletes had won 326 medals at the Olympic Games, including 153 gold medals, 96 silver medals, and 77 bronze medals. This is more medals than any other American university.
2021: Financial Aid and Student Body Composition in 2021
As of 2021, about 72% of the student body receives about $810 million in financial aid annually. Twenty percent of admitted and attending students are SCions, or students with familial ties to USC, while 14 percent are the first generation in their family to attend any form of college.
2021: Undergraduate Admissions Statistics for 2021
In 2021, over 70,000 students applied for admission to the undergraduate class, with 12% being admitted to USC.
July 2022: Acquisition of Methodist Hospital of Southern California
In July 2022, USC acquired the 348-bed Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia, California, and renamed it USC Arcadia Hospital.
December 2022: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Rossier School of Education
In December 2022, three former students in an online graduate program offered by the Rossier School of Education and administered by educational technology company 2U filed a class action lawsuit for the school's filing faulty data with U.S. News & World Report in an effort to boost rankings.
2022: Fraternities Disaffiliated to Form UPIFC
In 2022, eleven fraternities disaffiliated from the university to form the University Park Interfraternity Council (UPIFC).
February 2023: USC Graduate Student Workers Vote to Unionize
In February 2023, USC Graduate Student Workers voted 93% to unionize with the United Auto Workers, becoming the first academic worker union at a private university in Los Angeles.
March 2023: Opening of USC Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.
In March 2023, USC announced the opening of a new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C. The campus includes classrooms, event venues, office spaces, a bookstore and a theater.
April 2024: Controversy Over Valedictorian's Commencement Speech
In April 2024, USC restricted valedictorian Asna Tabassum from speaking during that year's commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns stemming from her pro-Palestinian viewpoints. USC further restricted all external speakers from speaking at that year's main commencement.
April 24, 2024: Pro-Palestinian Protest and Campus Closure
On April 24, 2024, a pro-Palestinian protest began at USC in Alumni Park. After students refused to disperse, the Los Angeles Police Department was brought in to remove protestors, leading to the complete closure of campus and the arrests of 93 protestors.
April 25, 2024: Commencement Ceremony Cancelled
On April 25, 2024, President Folt announced that the main stage commencement ceremony in May would not take place. The actions of USC's administration towards student protestors further prompted the withdrawal of two high-profile speakers scheduled to address the USC Rossier School of Education.
2024: USC and UCLA leave for the Big Ten
In 2024, USC and UCLA, both members of the Pac-12 Conference for nearly a century, are scheduled to leave for the Big Ten.
2024: Health Sciences programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report
In 2024, USC's Health Sciences programs in nurse anesthesiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy are ranked No. 11, No. 5, No. 6, No. 20, No. 12 respectively by U.S. News & World Report.
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