USC
Coverage of USC in the Nexus archive.
- I work with college students, and they're more prepared for the AI-focused workforce than anyone. But they can't get jobs.
The article highlights that Gen Z college students are highly skilled in AI and capable of producing advanced projects quickly, but they face a challenging job market as companies prioritize AI over hiring entry-level employees. Graduates struggle to secure jobs despite their technical expertise, with layoffs and AI adoption reducing opportunities for new hires.
- A Republican stronghold in Southern California will remain red in Congress. Here’s what that means
California’s newly redrawn District 40 is projected to remain a Republican stronghold, with Ken Calvert leading Young Kim in early primary results. The district now includes more Inland Empire communities, and analysts suggest the redistricting strategy aims to consolidate Republican representation in Southern California while allowing Democrats to focus on other districts.
- How courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits
Courts in the US are experiencing a surge in AI-assisted lawsuits filed by self-represented individuals, with a study showing a rise from 11% to 16.8% of federal civil cases between 2022 and 2025. Judge Maritza Braswell notes AI improves pleading clarity but introduces challenges like hallucinations and fabricated quotes, while lawmakers debate accountability for AI-generated legal advice.
- USC non-tenure-track faculty vote to unionize. USC opposes
Non-tenure-track faculty at USC voted to unionize after over a year of university opposition. Faculty cited issues like stagnant salaries and job insecurity, while USC challenged the unionization as 'managerial' under its governance structure. The National Labor Relations Board initially approved the vote but faced a last-minute university request for review.
- USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
USC researchers have identified new drug compounds that target cPLA2, an enzyme linked to brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in individuals with the APOE4 gene. The compounds aim to reduce harmful inflammation while preserving normal brain activity.
- A historic $200-million USC gift from Nvidia board member aims to transform AI education
The University of Southern California (USC) has received a $200 million gift from an Nvidia board member to transform AI education and recruit faculty. This historic gift is one of the largest in USC's history and aims to spread artificial intelligence research across campus. The donation will significantly impact USC's AI research and education.