USC research helps Department of Defense prevent sexual assault in military
Research from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is presented to the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military.
LAUSD students experiencing homelessness are everywhere, yet hard to find
Almost a quarter of district schools have homeless rates above 5%, a USC study found, and many homeless students transfer schools frequently.
USC Gould’s Post-Conviction Justice Project changes lives of clients
Two men are free after decades in prison thanks to law students who helped persuade the courts to vacate murder convictions.
USC experts look at the complex case for reparations
For the first time in more than 30 years, reparations-focused legislation is headed to the House floor for a full vote.
Tracking digital competition enforcement in the Americas
USC Gould’s Center for Transnational Law and Business has launched an international study group to track trends and developments in the Americas.
As Gov. Newsom promotes bold budget, USC student lands dream internship with the state
Hannah Kohanzadeh is one of just six people selected to be a graduate summer assistant in the California Department of Finance.
Research shows ‘safe parking’ programs can help homeless
Dozens of cities have started designating certain parking lots as safe zones for homeless individuals. Based on three recent USC Price students’ research, it’s an effective strategy.
How USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy is using big data to transform voting
As the state of Georgia prepared for two U.S. Senate runoff elections in January, USC’s election experts offered tools that could help get important information to officials, community groups and voters.
10 years after the Arab Spring, USC Dornsife scholars examine its troubled legacy
What went wrong? And is there still reason to hope that the democracy movement might finally take hold?
10% of Angelenos plan to leave county even as residents’ consumer confidence rises
Still, the USC Dornsife-Union Bank LABarometer livability survey finds people perceive less crime, vandalism and drug and alcohol use in their neighborhoods than they did in 2019.
How a national police misconduct registry can help rebuild trust in law enforcement
Erroll Southers, USC professor and co-founder of the LEWIS Registry, explains why a comprehensive catalog of fired police officers could repair relationships between cops and the communities they serve.
USC Price’s Safe Communities Institute launches national registry to track police misconduct
The Law Enforcement Work Inquiry System (LEWIS) Registry is the first public database to gather police officer firings and resignations nationwide.
Political expert — and new PhD — examines how to right the wrongs of the past
Kelebogile Zvobgo studies political violence and how trials and truth commissions can help countries understand and address the mistakes they’ve made.
Veteran and USC grad advances policy through pop culture
As a consultant and writer on the TV show United States of Al, Chase Millsap is bringing the topic of special immigrant visas to millions of Americans.
Students propose solutions for struggling small businesses in L.A.’s Little Tokyo
Each year, USC Price students work with local organizations on persistent issues that plague urban neighborhoods — and due to COVID-19, those issues have escalated dramatically.
USC Price School grad amplifies undergrads’ voices
Lilly Nie is graduating this month with a bachelor’s in urban studies and planning and master’s of urban planning through the school’s progressive degree curriculum. She completed the accelerated program in just four years.
Former USC Viterbi professor making his mark on EPA’s leadership team
Philip Fine has parlayed his prowess at monitoring air quality and interpreting hard science for diverse stakeholders into influencing rules and regulations at the highest levels.
5 ways USC students and faculty heal lives broken by crime
Victims of violence and former prisoners come together in April 27 event; it’s one way Trojans are taking on restorative justice.
Fighting climate change by eliminating jargon
USC Price’s Wändi Bruine de Bruin investigates public perceptions of climate change, sustainability and other topics using insights from psychology.
A seminal trial in American history, USC experts say after Derek Chauvin verdict
The guilty verdict in the killing of George Floyd is a relief to many — but experts in race, politics and more say it’s just the first step.
Halfway through Biden’s first 100 days, USC professors predict what’s next
Policy experts at USC Price assess President Biden’s initial actions and prognosticate on his administration’s next steps.
What today’s conspiracy theories have in common with ancient ones
From the Knights Templar to the moon landings and QAnon, conspiracy theories are nothing new. Two USC Dornsife experts offer a look at what’s behind the original “fake news.”
Rangel fellowship offers USC alum hands-on — and around-the-world — training
Carolina Cortez hopes her time with the State Department will allow her to pursue her dream of being a diplomat to a Latin American country.
Social work professor reflects family legacy in criminal justice research
Robynn Cox believes her family’s history with social justice and her desire for fairness laid the groundwork for her research career at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.