12/3: COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Rod Hanners, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Keck Medicine of USC, will chair a COVID-19 vaccine working group that is principally engaged in developing an evidence-based strategy for the vaccination of USC staff, faculty, students, and patients.

11/24: Los Angeles Times Digital Subscription

As announced by President Folt in her video today, we are pleased to extend an offer to students, faculty, and staff for a complimentary one-year subscription to the Los Angeles Times Digital Edition thanks to our sponsorship with the Los Angeles Times for the annual Festival of Books.

11/24: A Message of Thanksgiving from President Folt

President Carol Folt shares a message of thanks at the end of the fall semester.

11/20: Mandated Curfew for Los Angeles County

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, directs the USC community to follow the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines around the evening curfew, effective starting at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.

11/18: Spring COVID-19 Safety Planning

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and David Wright, Senior Vice President, Administration, share updates regarding the upcoming Spring 2021 semester.

11/16: COVID-19 Health Advisory—Widespread Transmission in Los Angeles

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, advises the USC community to follow Los Angeles County and State of California guidelines regarding health and travel protocols.

11/13: Looking Forward to Spring 2021

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces that the Spring 2021 semester will likely begin with remote instruction.

11/10: Thanksgiving Holidays/Winter Break Travel and Safety

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and Deona Willes, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, share travel guidelines for the upcoming winter break period.

11/9: Spring 2021 – Wellness Days and Grading Options

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces the spring semester’s Wellness Days schedule and shares details about grading options.

11/6: COVID-19 Health Advisory

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, reminds the USC community to continue to follow health protocols and avoid gatherings in light of the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in both the student and employee populations.