University of Southern California
Coverage of University of Southern California in the Nexus archive.
- America 250: From 1776 to the moon and beyond (A Space.com series)
Tariq, Editor-in-Chief of Space.com, has covered spaceflight and science since 2001, receiving awards like the Harry Kolcum Award in 2022 and the Space Pioneer Award in 2025. He studied journalism and astronomy, worked at The Los Angeles Times, and joined Space.com as an intern before becoming a full-time reporter in 2004.
- Ultrasound imaging turns a robot hand into a skillful mimic
MIT researchers have developed a wristband with an ultrasound sticker to capture real-time muscle and tendon movements, enabling precise control of robotic hands and virtual objects. The device uses AI to translate ultrasound images into hand gestures, allowing wireless manipulation of robots for tasks like playing piano or shooting basketball.
- Top California college quietly shuffles high-paid dean into new role as staff revolt
The University of Southern California business school dean has been moved to an advisory role near the school's president amid staff opposition. The transition occurred quietly despite criticism of the dean.
- USC faculty groups vote to unionize and university vows to challenge it
Adjunct and non-tenure-track faculty at the University of Southern California (USC) have voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers (UAW), marking a significant development in California's campus labor movement. However, USC has announced its intention to challenge the unionization outcome.
- USC faculty groups vote to unionize and university vows to challenge it
Adjunct and non-tenure-track faculty at USC voted to unionize with the UAW, marking a significant development in California's campus labor movement. The university announced plans to challenge the unionization result.
- ‘Entry Into the Kyrgyz Republic Is Closed’: US Professor Denied Entry to Kyrgyzstan
USC professor Steve Swerdlow, a Central Asia researcher, was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan and deported while leading a group of 16 students. The Kyrgyz Republic reportedly closed its entry to him, though specific reasons were not detailed.
- Massive Canvas data breach hits colleges across California and nation, crippling student work
A massive data breach hit the Instructure Canvas learning system, affecting colleges across California and the nation, including UC, CSU, USC, Stanford, and Los Angeles community colleges. The breach was claimed by a criminal group called ShinyHunters. This incident has crippled student work.
- 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.
- AI is changing how we write and speak
AI is reducing writing and speaking diversity by promoting standardized language, with studies showing a decline in style variation after ChatGPT's release. Experts criticize AI-generated content as 'soulless' and warn it erodes authentic expression, while its adoption in business and communication grows.
- LA teen loses eye after being shot by US agent at No Kings march, lawyer says
Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old USC student, lost an eye after being shot by a Department of Homeland Security agent with a less-lethal projectile during a No Kings march in Los Angeles. His attorney alleges the incident constitutes an 'overt act of repression' by homeland security agents against protesters opposing the Trump administration's policies.