Celebrate Constitution Day 2021 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
Independent redistricting commissions are key to increasing trust in elections
Fear of polarization and distrust in the electoral system continues to proliferate, three USC Price professors note.
New assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at USC Gould envisions a path to healing
Nickey Woods brings a background in educational psychology to the new position.
Congressional internship is USC Price grad’s latest step in pursuit of public service
Victor Qiu, the first in his family to graduate from college, worked as a liaison between U.S. Rep. Ami Bera and his Sacramento-area constituents.
USC Gould sets records for diversity and quality of incoming law students
Women continue to make up a growing portion of 1L students at the law school, which marked its most selective acceptance rate ever in 2021.
‘Buy, borrow, die’ gains new life
Two decades ago, USC Gould’s Ed McCaffery came up with the phrase to explain how the rich use the American tax system to their advantage. It’s getting new attention.
How memories of Japanese American imprisonment during WWII guided the U.S. response to 9/11
The terrorist attacks on 9/11 could have divided the nation, but USC Dornsife’s Susan Kamei says lessons from World War II helped the government avoid repeating past mistakes.
With an ‘eye on equity,’ USC Price grads help Pasadena achieve 85% vaccination rate
The Trojans attribute the city’s success to understanding the community’s needs, partnering with trusted leaders and using data-based messaging – tactics they honed at USC.
Personal experience with immigration influences studies on migrant experience
Research by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo is aimed at guiding immigration law and policy.
Will Californians recall their governor? Election on Sept. 14 will decide
It’s just the second gubernatorial recall vote in state history; 18 years ago voters ousted Gray Davis and seated Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Beyond terrorism: CREATE’s expanded vision will help leaders tackle America’s biggest threats
The center began in 2004 as the Department of Homeland Security’s first university-based Center of Excellence; it remains headquartered at the USC Price School of Public Policy and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Study: Give incoming college students better, more comprehensive supports
When universities offer comprehensive support services to provide equity for incoming students with the greatest need, those services have substantial benefits to students’ long-term success, a six-year study finds.
USC experts assess the situation in Afghanistan
Two USC Dornsife scholars with expertise on the region give their insights into the harrowing situation unfolding after the Taliban seized power.
Federal fellowship gives USC grads a chance to influence national policy
Riley Carbonneau and Julie Wong graduated from USC Price in May and were accepted into the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship program, a two-year fellowship.
Can a new type of question help make political polls more accurate?
An innovative question about people’s social circles used in USC Dornsife’s Daybreak Poll could end up being the remedy to increasingly incorrect election predictions.
Freeing Britney requires reconsidering how society thinks about decision-making capacity
Conservatorships are warranted in certain rare cases, says USC Gould’s Elyn Saks — but because they are a serious intrusion into a person’s sense of self, they might not always be the best option.
From legalizing marijuana to decriminalizing opioids, USC professor does the research to inform change
While Congress considers proposals for federal drug liberalization including legalizing marijuana and decriminalization, Rosalie Liccardo Pacula is working to inform decisions regarding possible regulations through research.
How much does control of the Senate affect legislative policymaking?
Two USC Dornsife political science scholars examine a period in the 1950s when the Senate was evenly divided, nine U.S. senators died and party control flipped twice.
As Raiders CEO-turned-TV analyst, Amy Trask leans on lessons learned at USC
The USC Gould alum and first female CEO in NFL history now finds herself raising formal objections on CBS Sports.
Alum breaks down barriers for Latinos interested in law
As executive board president of the Mexican American Bar Foundation, employment attorney Nina Huerta has taken on the charge to help diversify the law profession.
2 USC Gould alums make an impact with high-profile careers on the bench
A focus on others and on being of service has shaped and determined the careers of Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Ellen Biben.
Dana Goldman takes on deanship at USC Price School of Public Policy
Long a leader at USC Price, Goldman has served as interim dean since last year. He’ll head the school as rapid change creates pressing demands for public policy research and scholars.
Innovative criminal justice reforms come to life in collaborative performance
USC policy and drama students join forces to illustrate “restorative justice,” a model that encourages survivors and formerly incarcerated people to move past the most difficult chapters of their lives.
ICE violated its own internal medical standards, potentially contributing to deaths of mostly healthy men
Many of the deaths were due to delayed care or an inadequate response to abnormal vital signs, USC researchers found.