Understanding the ongoing U.S.-China trade war
Clayton Dube, director of the USC U.S.-China Institute, explains this latest phase of the trade war and how it might impact American consumers.
Lack of affordable rent plagues cities across the United States
USC researchers have developed a new method of calculating affordability that spotlights the growing disparity between rents and wages, one that affects renters at all income levels.
USC economist named to new independent committee focused on U.S. environmental policy
Antonio Bento, professor of public policy and economics at the USC Price School of Public Policy, was named an inaugural member of the executive committee of the new research entity.
Higher education must be force for democracy, USC scholar argues
As one of his final projects as a USC professor, William G. Tierney is encouraging universities and faculty to speak their minds and help strengthen democracy.
USC delegation meets with lawmakers in D.C.
Group including president, provost and trustees advocates for a host of key national priorities that directly impact the university’s faculty, researchers and students.
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.
The Legal Story Behind Puerto Rico’s Colonial Conundrum
Through a family’s personal history, a USC law expert uncovers the complex history of Puerto Rico and the United States.
Students see ‘behind the veil’ of public health policy
It’s the ultimate field trip for public health policy students: visiting the state capital to meet with lawmakers.
Gift endows first-generation program at USC Gould School of Law
The $3 million gift from alumnus John Molina endows the C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program, named in honor of John Molina’s father, and a scholarship fund.
New gift strengthens USC Schaeffer Center’s influence in health policy
USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer and his wife, Pamela, donate $17 million to the center they founded a decade ago to support rigorous research addressing health policy challenges.
A new way to pay for innovative drugs, provide universal access — and not break the bank
USC’s Neeraj Sood backs a novel approach in which a state contracts with a single manufacturer for a specific drug at a fixed rate, then can obtain as many pills as it needs. Louisiana is putting it to the test.
Scientists use satellite technology to detect and ultimately prevent genocide
At USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences Institute, Andrew Marx uses satellites and data such as crowdsourced mapping to analyze and inform human migration and refugee policy.
Why asbestos litigation won’t go away: Because asbestos won’t go away
USC’s Jeb Barnes notes that asbestos wasn’t just a construction material: Manufacturers found ways to add the material to everything from hair driers to car parts and children’s modeling clay.
How paid family leave is an investment in public health
The holdup seems to be: “How do we pay for it?” But USC’s Darby Saxbe argues the real question should be: “How do we pay for the lack of parental leave?”
For inmates serving life terms, USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project sparks hope where none existed
Team including USC law students and legal experts educates and counsels life-term youth offenders about new laws that could mean a second chance.
USC President Austin leads Sacramento delegation to support Cal Grants
The delegation, which included trustees and senior administrators, met with lawmakers and also celebrated the USC Price School’s 90th anniversary.
Trojans learn of their own families’ historical struggles to come to the U.S.
USC’s Nathan Perl-Rosenthal encourages students to examine the history of U.S. immigration and citizenship policies through their own relatives’ experiences.
Meet the lawyer-turned-professor behind USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic
Michael Chasalow’s innovative program turns law school upside down, taking real-world experiences and making them an academic exercise. Students love it — and so do the clients.
Reducing gun violence in schools is top education priority for California voters
USC Rossier/PACE Poll finds strong support for expanding mental health and holding active shooter drills.
Shedding light on the short- and long-term effects of detention, deportation
USC doctoral student Blanca Ramirez researches how families cope when a parent is detained or deported by immigration authorities.
Training physical therapists to be advocates, too
USC Doctor of Physical Therapy students are first-line defenders of pain management policy, doing everything from writing letters to meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Human trafficking research shows problem looks the same, whether in U.S. or Middle East
As National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is marked Jan. 11, USC Dornsife scholars explore the worldwide abuse of migrant workers that subjects millions to misery, injustice and poverty.
Students get insights into inner workings of the nation’s legal system
Undergrads with an eye on careers in law get a head start by taking USC Dornsife’s advanced course in legal writing.
Rules to boost fuel economy for passenger vehicles will do more good than harm, new study shows
Findings by USC and other universities contradict claims by the Trump administration, which aims to roll back fuel economy standards.