Category Archives: Politics Society
← Older postsGarcetti leads Greuel heading into Tuesday’s mayoral election
With the election just days away to decide Los Angeles’ next mayor, Eric Garcetti leads Wendy Greuel by seven points, according to results of a new USC Price School of Public Policy/Los Angeles Times Los Angeles City Election Poll.
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Dean Flynn receives presidential Volunteer Service Award
Marilyn L. Flynn has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in honor of her commitment to strengthening the United States by making a difference through volunteer service.
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Gift endows Flynn Prize at USC School of Social Work
For Lloyd Sun, meeting USC School of Social Work Dean Marilyn L. Flynn changed the way he now looks at the world.
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Business, civic leaders trumpet a revitalized downtown
Los Angeles has yet to match the economic and cultural life of downtowns in cities like Chicago or San Francisco, but it has made great strides over the last two decades, and plans are under way to help accelerate that development.
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Villaraigosa addresses future of LA transportation
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa discussed his transportation legacy and the future of transportation in the city during a presentation at USC on May 1.
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USC professor addresses Boston bombings at Congressional hearing
Erroll Southers provided testimony at a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “The Boston Bombings: A First Look.”
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New teaching institutions reinvigorate field placements
As soon as Erika Braxton-White saw her 10-year-old client, she knew he was struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged social work
Garcetti, Greuel to face off in live TV debate at USC
Los Angeles mayoral hopefuls Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel will face off in a televised debate and town hall at the Galen Center on May 5.
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Political leaders discuss immigration reform at USC forum
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger brought together a distinguished panel of lawmakers and experts to discuss the landmark immigration bill.
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USC Davis symposium reports on advances in aging research
Trojans of all scientific stripes shone at the USC Davis School of Gerontology’s fourth annual interdisciplinary symposium “What’s Hot in Aging Research at USC.”
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged aging