The next battleground in U.S. politics: School boards
Often obscure and largely nonpartisan, school boards have become increasingly politicized in recent years. USC experts look at what might be ahead.
USC Price School alumnae describe breaking new ground in commercial real estate
The Trojans described unexpected career trajectories and encouraged the audience to take risks, balance work and family, and seek joy in a demanding but rewarding career in real estate.
Is year-round daylight saving time a good idea? Maybe not
USC experts confirm biological challenges of the time change; if anything, they say we should be on standard time all year.
Eli Lilly is cutting insulin prices and capping copays at $35: 5 questions answered
USC’s Dana Goldman and Karen Van Nuys explain why the drug company is dramatically cutting the cost of some of its insulin products and sum up how it may improve access to this essential medical treatment.
The water wars of the future are here today
Seven thirsty states including California are fighting over the dwindling waters of the Colorado River. USC experts look at how we got here — and why this was inevitable.
USC Schaeffer Center co-director testifies at U.S. Senate hearing
Erin Trish testified about pharmacy benefit managers before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
California’s leading pollster and direct democracy expert joins USC Price School
Pollster Mark Baldassare is the new senior fellow for the Bedrosian Center on Governance.
Medicare Advantage enrollment outpaces — and nearly overcomes — traditional Medicare
A USC study finds Medicare Advantage plans have seen a more than 300% increase in enrollment — with payment policy yet to catch up.
California counties with a sheriff-coroner underreport officer-involved deaths, study finds
Comparing national law enforcement databases with the Fatal Encounters open source database, USC Dornsife researchers find significant discrepancies in reporting of deaths caused by police.
How one Trojan’s law degree led to a creative career with National Geographic
“I get energized by working with creators and creative executives,” says Jeff Schneider, an executive vice president with National Geographic Partners.
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.