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Pro-Israel rally held near USC
While commencement ceremonies were underway, a large pro-Israel rally was held just outside USC. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on May 8, 2024.
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USC faculty senate censures president and provost
The group that represents USC’s faculty voted tonight to censure the university’s president and provost. They say Carol Folt and Andrew Guzman mishandled the events surrounding commencement this year. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on May 8, 2024
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USC graduation ceremonies begin after weeks of unrest
Graduation ceremonies are now underway at USC after weeks of protests. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on May 8, 2024.
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March against antisemitism outside USC's campus
Dozens of people gathered at Exposition Park to march against antisemitism as USC begins their graduation ceremonies. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on May 8, 2024.
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Pro-Palestinian protest at USC amid commencement preps
A pro-Palestinian protest took place just outside the gates of USC as commencement preparations continue. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on May 7, 2024.
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What to know about USC's new 2024 commencement ceremonies
USC’s commencement ceremonies begin Wednesday and end Saturday with over a hundred events for the 2024 graduating class.
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Pro-Palestinian grad students rally outside of USC
Graduate students and their union rallied outside of USC’s campus as the university prepares for their graduation ceremonies. Darsha Phillips reports for the NBC4 News on May 7, 2024.
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USC increases security measures ahead of commencement ceremonies
USC’s commencement ceremonies kick off on Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, with over 100 events for the class of 2024. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on May 7, 2024.
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USC security changes after encampment removal
While USC will hold smaller degree-specific graduations, the main stage commencement ceremony remains canceled and access to the campus remains limited. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on May 5, 2024.
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USC prepares for graduation after encampment removal
USC begins preparation on it’s commencement ceremonies after officers in protective gear arrived on campus before dawn Sunday to clear out an encampment that went up last month at Alumni Park in protest of the war in Gaza. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on May 5, 2024.
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Focus on USC campus shifts to graduation ceremonies
As the cleanup process continues at USC, preparations continue for graduation ceremonies. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News on May 5, 2024.
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Police remove USC protesters, encampment empty
Police officers entered the USC campus early Sunday to remove protesters. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News on May 5, 2024.
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Police begin to clear protesters from USC campus
Officers in protective gear arrived to USC before dawn to clear out an encampment of protesters. The USC public safety department said at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday that anyone who does not leave the tent encampment could be arrested.
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Officers clear tents from protest encampment on USC campus
Law enforcement officers in protective gear arrived on the campus of USC before dawn Sunday to clear out an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at Alumni Park.
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USC's commencement preparation includes increased security patrol
With commencement just days away, security presence has increased at USC amid the ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment at Alumni Park. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on May 4, 2024.
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Protest on USC campus continues ahead of graduation
As the end of the year approaches at USC, protests continue on campus ahead of graduation. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on May 4, 2024.
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USC conducting disciplinary reviews for some students following protest
USC President Carol Folt said the university has “initiated disciplinary processes for individuals who have violated” the policies and the law.
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Days before USC commencement, protesters still camped out on campus
The USC campus remains under a state of heightened security as 2024 commencement ceremonies draw closer. NBC Los Angeles’ Annette Arreola reports.
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Encampment remains on USC
USC announced a last-minute commencement ceremony at the LA Memorial Coliseum while a pro-Palestinian encampment remains on the main campus. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on May 3, 2024.
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USC announces last-minute graduation at LA Memorial Coliseum
In the wake of canceling its annual commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus, USC has announced a plan to host a new last-minute celebration event for graduates.