Former USC football player charged in COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme

Former USC football player Abdul-Malik McClain allegedly organized and assisted a group of other USC football players in filing fraudulent claims for hundreds of thousands of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

USC student killed while walking near campus, police say illegal street racing is to blame

A USC student was struck by vehicle and killed while crossing a street near campus, two motorists have been detained and police believe illegal street racing is to blame. 

USC student dealing with omicron variant
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A student at USC has tested positive for the new omicron variant of COVID-19.

USC lands Lincoln Riley as next football coach

USC confirmed reports Sunday that they have finalized a deal with Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley to become the Trojans' next coach, the 30th in the university's history.

Police give all clear after report of possible bomb threat at USC

A bomb threat prompted the evacuations and search of multiple buildings at the University of Southern California on Thursday afternoon but after a 30-minute search, police determined there was no threat and said that the buildings were safe.

USC accused of toxic culture amid fraternity scandal
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The USC scandal prompted one of its professors to write a scathing op-ed article for the LA Times, accusing the university of having a toxic culture.

Former USC athletics official pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.

Former USC official to plead guilty in college admission scandal

Donna Heinel, a former USC senior associate athletic director, is expected to plead guilty Friday to her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.

USC admits delay in reporting alleged drugging, possible sexual assaults at USC fraternity

USC President Carol Folt has acknowledged that the university waited too long to notify the campus community of allegations of drugging and possible sexual assaults at fraternity parties.

USC fraternity suspended over sex assault and drugging allegations, sparking student protest

Students protested outside of the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Southern California following reports of alleged sexual assault and drugging at the house.

USC fraternity suspended over sex assault, drugging allegations
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Students protested outside of the Sigma Nu fraternity house Thursday evening following reports of alleged sexual assault and drugging at the house.

'Mr. Irrelevant Week' founder, former Trojans WR Paul Salata dies at 94

Paul Salata, the former USC football player who founded the Mr. Irrelevant Award to honor the last selection of the NFL Draft, died Saturday in Newport Beach, one day shy of his 95th birthday.

Mark Ridley-Thomas indicted on federal corruption charges
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Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas has been indicted on federal corruption charges in connection with an alleged bribery scheme.