Kaufman's philanthropy was felt across L.A. She donated millions to Los Angeles' Music Center and UCLA, and supported the Museum of Contemporary Art and LACMA. This year, she opened a community center in Culver City. She passed a week after Trustee Wallis Annenberg died July 28.

BREAKING: Glorya Kaufman, founder and main benefactor of the Kaufman School of Dance, died yesterday on Aug. 5. The Life Trustee's multi-million gift in 2012 — estimated at more than $18 million — created a dance program that now ranks among the best in the country.

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The enhanced security was first added during the April 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment protests. Kim said he met with local community groups before the decision to make campus "freer" to its neighbors, while keeping safety his No. 1 priority. Read more:

BREAKING: After more than a year of checking IDs and required visitor pre-registration, USC’s campus will re-open to the public between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Security personnel will remain and IDs could again be required “if it’s needed for any reason,” interim President Kim said.

USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim announced “painful” layoffs, says “decisive action” needed to address $200 million deficit. Read more:

From Iran to Israel: How GPS jamming affects civilians across the Middle East. During military conflict, people across the Arab world are finding their locations scattered across the region — but this isn’t the first time. Read more:

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USC’s security checkpoints and gates are now one year old – has campus been safer since?. Read more:

Kaufman dancers grapple with racism and a canceled gala performance. After a student-led school meeting to address racism allegations, students say they are frustrated by the administration’s response. Read more:

California releases new state-of-the-art approaches to combat future natural disasters. Billion-dollar aircrafts and new programs are implemented in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season. Read More:

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German tourist detained by ICE for a month without trial in San Diego. Tattoo artist Jessica Brösche allegedly suspected of planning to work after entering under as a tourist. Read more:

L.A. Times Festival of Books back on campus for its 30th annual celebration. The festival will feature more than 600 authors, artists, celebrities, musicians, poets, volunteers and other exhibitors. Read more:

The German church prioritizes climate action, but it is still “not a nice utopia.”. While the conservative politicians slow the push for carbon neutrality, churches across Germany urge congregants to fast for climate action. Read more:

‘It is in direct opposition to a goal of community health’: EPA rollbacks under Trump. EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced 31 deregulations that will lower emission standards. Read more:

Gun incident at USC dorm sparks safety concerns among students. A USC freshman was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at another student in a dorm room, causing Parkside IRC residents to express fear and frustration.

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Students question President Folt at Student Sustainability Town Hall. USC students pressed university leaders on the future of sustainability as the school transitions to a new administration. Read More: