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International students worry about what future immigration policies could mean for them
International students urgently advised to return to the U.S. before inauguration
Over one hundred students meet at the University Religious Center to raise funds for Afghanistan
USC international student population ranked first in California
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Remembering Pope Francis in Rome
Students and study abroad offices navigate changed plans and uncertainty amid a second semester without overseas study
Shared living and working spaces provide international students with stability amid uncertainty
Greeting SoCal Through Zoom: Freshmen from around the world navigate the challenges of adjusting to college online
Internships, Leaves of Absence and Local University Enrollment: How international students are experiencing the semester from their home countries
All Stories
Voice of America panel discusses the changing landscape of US International Broadcasting
A panel of media experts met Tuesday at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to discuss the current state of VOA and likeminded organizations.
Nepal chooses 2-year-old as newest religious embodiment
Aryatara Shakya was paraded around Kathmandu after Buddhist priests named her as the newest Kumari.
What lies ahead for Voice of America?
A federal judge has paused the Trump administration’s plan to slash hundreds of jobs at VOA, but its future remains uncertain.
Philippines commemorates Martial Law anniversary with anti-corruption protest
Filipinos urge Filipino Americans to educate themselves on nation’s issues.
France joins growing list of nations recognizing Palestinian statehood
Following the U.K., Canada, Australia and Portugal, France became the latest among more than 145 U.N. member states to officially recognize Palestinian statehood.
Francis Fukuyama calls for future generations to continue the fight for democracy
Dr. Fukuyama was awarded an Excellence in Public Diplomacy Award and discussed the state of the American political climate.
Crown Prince of Iran calls for a ‘regime change’
Exiled Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, addressed a crowd on USC’s campus, stressing the importance of resistance movements in Iran against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s government.
OPINION: A voice from the Middle East in uncertain times
How the Middle East is repeatedly perceived as a pawn in foreign interest wars.
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.
Liberals win in Canada’s 2025 Election
Liberal Party leader Mark Carney wins the 2025 federal election, serving as the 24th prime minister of Canada.
The religious refugee experience in Germany
Syrian and Ukrainian refugees in Germany have integrated differently after conflicts brought them to Central Europe.
OPINION: Ten Years, Fifty-One Men, One Woman’s Fight
Four months after the end of the Gisèle Pelicot trial, Zayane El Solh reflects on the precedent this sets for French society.
Remembering Pope Francis in Rome
Hours after his death, thousands visited the Vatican on Easter Monday to pay their respects to the ‘People’s Pope.’
Los Angeles community reacts to Pope Francis’s death
Masses were held citywide to honor the Pope’s passing this morning.
Paris mourns the passing of Pope Francis at Notre-Dame Cathedral
On Monday evening, hundreds gathered for a public prayer vigil at France’s most-visited cathedral in honor of Pope Francis.