Shuttered businesses linked to a rise in property crimes
USC-led study finds that when foot traffic is down, crime goes up — even when the closed businesses were marijuana dispensaries thought to be crime magnets.
Wonder why those happy memories fade? You’re programmed that way
New USC Marshall research suggests that people overestimate how much they’ll recall from a good time in their life: “People simply forget to remember.”
Can genetics play a role in education and well-being?
USC researcher outlines a vision of how social science can be incorporated into the work that economists do.
Break the law — with some style — and you may get away with it, for a while
USC Marshall research suggests that creative cheating or unethical behavior is seen by some as a valuable trait.
Amazon’s Whole Foods play signals move from click to brick
The move sets up the mammoth online retailer to adopt new technologies that with continue to change how people shop, USC experts say.
Global journey comes to a successful end for first World Bachelor in Business grads
Nobody quite knew how this bold idea would work — nearly four years later, the results are in.
Invasion of workplace automation: What happens when a robot has an eye on your job
USC experts in manufacturing, technology, labor, education and business discuss the continued growing pains for work and society in the age of automation.
At 45, a USC entrepreneur finds the ideal graduate program in her own backyard
Kimberly Kelly-Rolfe builds a one-stop shop for the accounting, bookkeeping and payroll needs of small businesses.
Retail armageddon: More bankruptcies in four months than all of 2016
USC experts talk about big changes in the retail market as storefronts close in the face of ‘e-tailers’ and big boxes.
Alumna’s gift will support MBA scholarships for women over 30
Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett, who excelled in marketing and education, gives back to USC Marshall students.
It may be time for students to think about a job in risk management
USC Marshall takes the lead in training next-gen insurance professionals.
Disney CEO Robert Iger talks tech and entertainment at USC event
USC Marshall’s Greif Center and USC Annenberg co-host their first summit on VR, artificial intelligence, digital media, gaming and e-sports.
New bike shop gets ready to roll at USC Village
Entrepreneurial USC alum builds his business around style and simplicity, gearing it toward Trojans as a gathering place.
Would you believe there are more libraries than Starbucks or McDonald’s?
New leader of a USC Marshall master’s program says public libraries are alive and well in today’s fast-paced society.
Couple raises money to feed 25,000 children instead of throwing a lavish wedding
USC Marshall alum and sweetheart gather funds for the campaign, but the deadline is Valentine’s Day.
Big changes coming to Westminster Abbey, with help from USC alumna
Valerie Humphrey heads $30 million development for the Gothic church and storied burial place of royals, statesmen and scientists.
Our easy excuse to eat badly: Someone else is serving the food
USC Marshall research explains how being less involved with serving our own meals can lead to large portions.
The simple water filter that could save lives around the world
USC senior’s Club H2O is the first step to launching a global business spun off from that charity.
Millennials (and more) turn to business to make social change
People with business acumen strive to make lives better through USC’s Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab.
USC Marshall’s top 10 podcasts about entrepreneurship
Listeners can tune in for inspiration on starting that next big business.
Gift from global executive names World Bachelor in Business program
USC Marshall alum also establishes the Rob and Jane Malcolm Endowment to support the WBB program.
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday and beyond: What you need to know
USC experts have timely advice on online shopping, cybersecurity and this year’s hottest high-tech gifts: drones and virtual reality devices.
In memoriam: Thomas J. O’Malia, 72
The entrepreneur was a USC Marshall faculty member for 31 years and twice led what is now the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Marine Corps veteran’s small business is getting bigger — thanks to USC Village
Ken Mulvey builds a thriving company with lessons learned from USC’s Bridges to Business Success Program.