Category Archives: Politics Society
← Older postsUSC professor to study aspect of Affordable Care Act
A new project led by Erick Guerrero will explore how recent health care legislation affects the ability of substance abuse treatment programs to serve racial and ethnic minority clients.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged social work
Alum’s play challenges perception of social workers
The play Therapy shows how the line between professional and personal issues can become blurry.
Posted in Arts, Politics Society | Tagged alum, social work
Alumna earns coveted spot on nation’s Defense Council
When Kristen Kavanaugh MSW ’12 started the Military Acceptance Project, she never really gave the idea of working in politics a second thought.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged alumni, social
Garcetti leads Greuel heading into today’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.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged Politics Society, Poll
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.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged honors and awards, social work
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.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged campaign, honors and awards, social work
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.
Posted in Politics Society, University | Tagged Politics Society
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