Gift from insurance executive Peter Arkley to transform USC Marshall risk management program
The Arkley Institute for Risk Management will expand education, training, mentorship and internship opportunities for USC students.
USC Gould Professor Franita Tolson elected to American Law Institute
Her election brings to 13 the number of USC Gould School of Law professors who are institute members.
Here’s how government documents are classified to keep sensitive information safe
A USC Dornsife scholar explains the ins and outs of how the U.S. government controls access to sensitive information — including the meaning of “top secret.”
USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic gives healthy meals start-up peace of mind
Second-year law student Megan Ricker provided budding entrepreneur Mackenzie Burgess with tools to run her business.
‘If you ever want to be a litigator, there’s no better opportunity than clerking for a federal judge’
Fewer than two years out of law school, Trojan Khoa Nguyen has logged dozens of federal court experiences. That’s more than some senior litigators in top law firms.
USC Gould’s Robin Craig takes the mystery out of ocean, water law for judges, lawmakers
With climate litigation becoming more complicated, the influential Environmental Law Institute turned to the law professor as part of its Climate Judiciary Project.
USC Gould leads California law schools for full-time, long-term jobs
The school ranked 10th in the U.S. in the American Bar Association survey of bar passage-required jobs.
International Human Rights Clinic report on abuses in law enforcement anti-sex trafficking operations gains national attention
Student-led investigation recommends significant reforms.
California millionaire’s tax that funds mental health programs prevented 5,500 suicides, study shows
Reductions in suicide were greatest among older adults, raising questions about how to better serve younger people with mental health challenges, a USC Price study finds.
Keck Medical Center of USC signs White House Health Care Sector Climate Pledge
The pledge invites organizations to commit to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions and building a more climate-resilient infrastructure.
Most Americans today are choosing cremation. Here’s why burials are becoming less common
As late as 1970, only about 5% of Americans chose cremation; now, more than half of us choose the method. A USC expert explains why.
Students explore novel pathway to increase homeownership
USC Price students are recognized for their work on land contracts, legal agreements that allow homebuyers to make payments directly to the seller instead of a bank.
Health risks of high-potency cannabis products show regulations are inadequate
Current legislation to legalize cannabis doesn’t do enough to regulate high-potency cannabis products like edibles and vape cartridges, a new white paper from USC Schaeffer Center warns.
Biden once wanted to make Saudi Arabia a ‘pariah’ — so why is he playing nice with the kingdom’s repressive rulers now?
Joe Biden is set to make his first visit as president to the Middle East, during which he will meet the Saudi crown prince the U.S. accuses of ordering the murder of a journalist.
Taking a holistic approach to global security issues
As they prepare to deal with tomorrow’s threats, USC Dornsife global security students will combine international relations, spatial sciences and environmental studies as well as drawing on the resources of USC Shoah Foundation.
Roe v. Wade repeal may exacerbate women’s health inequities even as candidates use it to gain votes, USC experts say
Health experts see abortion as a public health issue — but in politics, it’s a campaign issue and this is a critical election year.
Albert C. Lum’s long career of advancing Asian American inclusion in law
The USC alumnus looks back at 60 years of defying expectations and serving his community.
Armed with administration expertise, Trojan aims to drive change and foster community
Tiffany Chum knew the USC Price online Master of Public Administration program was right for her, but she wasn’t expecting to make so many great friendships with professors and her peers.
USC Price, Viterbi schools prepare military experts to coordinate policy and technology
As the war in Ukraine underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to defense, the Executive Global Space and Defense Program couldn’t be more timely.
Finland and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted
Traditionally both nations maintained neutrality in global conflicts, USC Dornsife’s Steven Lamy writes. But that changed in February when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Corporations once existed to benefit the public — so, what happened?
In the 1980s, making shareholders rich became the priority. USC Gould’s Dorothy Lund notes. That’s unlikely to change, unless …
USC Gould School of Law announces new Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Innovative undergraduate degree provides comprehensive foundation in law and legal infrastructure.
With Roe v. Wade’s future in doubt, USC faculty discuss its potential impact on midterm elections
The Supreme Court’s actions could have major implications for voter turnout in November.
Report: Low-income renters can’t afford rent in nearly 45% of America’s largest metro areas
Since 2013, more than 80% of the country’s most populous regions dropped in renter affordability, with Black and Latino households particularly impacted, an analysis by the USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute finds.