Mayor names USC’s Erroll Southers to L.A. police commission
Southers, a university associate senior vice president, is a former FBI special agent with decades of experience in law enforcement.
USC Gould student-led societies plug students in to entertainment law
The Entertainment Law Society, Music Law Society and Sports Law Society help students with networking events, information sessions with practitioners in the field and mentorship opportunities.
Racing from law school into careers in sports
Trojans Amanda Oliver, Casey Schwab and John Slusher took their law degrees and landed influential positions in a range of sports endeavors.
Allison Brightman uses her USC law degree at CBS Studios
“I love strategizing,” says CBS Studios’ executive VP and co-head of business affairs.
How California can better adapt to extreme weather
Some solutions such as remaking flood maps are relatively inexpensive. But larger efforts such as buying out homes in floodplains are far more complicated and expensive.
USC Gould program offers real-life exposure to entertainment law
The Media, Entertainment and Technology (MET) Law program lets students explore a range of topics including sports, music, traditional entertainment and even video games.
Mandatory business closures drove the economic decline during COVID-19 pandemic
USC study finds that personal voluntary behaviors to avoid infection also played a role in the downturn.
Gas stoves ignite a heated climate and health policy debate
Who could have predicted that gas stoves would be the latest hot topic to ignite the nation’s culture wars?
Researchers find music education benefits youth wellbeing
Results highlight areas for state legislators and school leaders to consider as they expand music education programs across California.
How will the House speakership battle come to an end?
USC Price’s Jeffrey A. Jenkins, who literally wrote the book on contested speakership elections, breaks down the ongoing political battle.
Putting mental health, inequities of care atop the state’s health care ‘to-do’ list
Diana Ramos, California surgeon general, is a proud double Trojan. She shares her goals in the statewide role.
USC Gould specialists share expertise with World Trade Organization forum in Geneva
It’s the second time in three years that members of the law school’s Center for Transnational Law and Business spoke to the trade organization.
USC Gould establishes international exchange program with University of Adelaide Law School
The addition of the South Australian law school boosts USC law school’s exchange agreements to seven.
5 things to know about the cost of insulin
More than 9.3 million Americans take insulin; it’s a lifesaver for millions of people. And yet, the drug’s list price more than doubled between 2012 and 2019.
American allies breathe a sigh of relief after the midterm elections
Foreign governments “were relieved at the election results, but they’re not sure if Congress will get anything done,” says former U.S. Rep. Jane Harman, USC Price’s Presidential Scholar-in-Residence.
Can a divided U.S. government get anything done?
Republicans didn’t ride a “red wave” into power, but they’re still poised to win a slim House majority come January while the Senate remains nearly evenly split. USC experts look at what might be ahead.
COP27 summit: Eyes on Russia-Ukraine as global energy, food insecurity threaten U.N. climate ambitions
USC experts weigh in on the impacts of the protracted conflict on climate change as world leaders convene for the annual climate summit — an event being held against the backdrop of Russian supply chain manipulation.
Why was there no ‘red wave’ in the midterms?
Democrats defied expectations, but Republicans still are in position to retake the House and could eke out a net gain of one Senate seat. USC experts explain what happened.
Why climate change has been missing in action from the 2022 midterm election
While the number of Americans concerned about climate change is increasing, other issues like the economy and threats to democracy rank higher for voters, say USC experts.
USC poll highlights the economy, homelessness and violence against election workers as top voter issues
A recent USC Price poll shows that Golden State voters agree on many issues, such as concerns about inflation and homelessness, but that they are significantly divided on questions about free speech and environmental regulation.
Returning to Los Angeles at pivotal time for criminal justice research and reform
Mugambi Jouet joins after traveling, working and studying the history and application of criminal justice around the world.
Homing in on how social media and other technology intersects with racial discrimination
Does technology build and support community or weaken and undermine it? USC Gould visiting professor Ángel Díaz wants to know.
What to do if your vote is challenged on Election Day
It’s Election Day, you go to vote — and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.
A Trojan mental health superhero takes the White House by storm
Carla Ibarra was among 30 young people who went to Washington to advocate for mental health action.