这两个丑闻

If you’re asking about the University of Southern California (University of Southern California), the two biggest financial-related scandals in recent years are:

 

 

 

 

1. Admissions Bribery Scandal (“Varsity Blues”)

 

 

• Event: Varsity Blues college admissions scandal
• What happened: Wealthy parents paid large sums (often hundreds of thousands of dollars) to get their children admitted through fake athletic recruitment or manipulated test scores.
• Key figure: Rick Singer
• USC impact:
  • USC was one of the most heavily implicated schools.
  • Multiple coaches and administrators were fired or charged.
  • Donations and internal controls came under scrutiny.
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• Financial angle:
  • Bribes disguised as “donations”
  • Reputational damage affecting fundraising and trust
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2. Gynecologist Abuse & Settlement (Tyndall Case)

 

 

• Key figure: George Tyndall
• What happened: Hundreds of former students accused Tyndall of sexual misconduct over decades, alleging the university failed to act on complaints.
• Financial impact:
  • USC agreed to a massive settlement exceeding $1.1 billion, one of the largest ever involving a university.
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• Why it’s financial:
  • Huge legal liability and payouts
  • Long-term