New partnership at USC seeks solutions to reduce homelessness in L.A.
The Homelessness Policy Research Institute aims to offer timely, relevant and actionable research in Los Angeles County.
Trojan has a grand vision for L.A.’s historic Grand Central Market
Adam Daneshgar, 34, says the iconic food hall showcases the city’s cultural diversity, and he wants “to keep that value instilled going forward.”
Gretchen Carlson, during USC visit, says #MeToo movement ‘just getting started’
The former Fox News anchor and best-selling author also spoke about her federal policy efforts to help empower sexual harassment victims in the workplace.
Gift supports USC Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy and Ethics
Doris Bry Trust donates $3 million to the institute created by USC Gould’s Elyn Saks, who changed the way society addresses mental illness.
After Trump’s tariff move, will a trade war follow?
USC experts weigh in on what may come next and what was behind the controversial decision.
USC’s Immigration Clinic eases application process for would-be citizens
Volunteers from the law school give immigrants free professional aid to complete the complicated naturalization form.
What you may not know about the Fed
USC Price Professor Raphael Bostic returns from leave to explain economic policy and its implications for the country.
Real estate CEO shares his drive for diversity with students
Ross Minority Program keynote speaker says his success proves that Trojans can also make their mark in the industry.
First juvenile resentencing client released from prison gets second chance
USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project wins freedom for a man who spent more than half his life behind bars.
White House advisers cite USC research as basis for potential drug price reforms
Some of the recommendations result from work by the USC Leonard Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics.
Cultural treasures in your own neighborhood? They’re all over L.A.
USC Price students use their camera skills to create media featuring everything from mariachi music to street vendors.
Where patients get prescription opioids: It’s not where you might think
A new study is a hard look in the mirror for how providers have contributed to the addiction epidemic.
Driverless cars are ready to hit the road — but are we ready for driverless cars?
The new year could be the biggest yet for self-driving vehicles, especially in California, but USC experts note their implications could be far-reaching.
Money-saving health plans do little to curb spending on unnecessary medical services
High-deductible plans are falling short of their promises of significant savings for consumers, study finds.
How focus on diversity is helping urban planners build better communities
People with the right voices and backgrounds are needed more than ever in the planning profession, USC professor says.
When a person is committed against their will: A legal and mental health labyrinth
USC Gould’s Elyn Saks joins with other top legal minds to discuss involuntary commitment to mental hospitals.
University leaders call for protections for students, higher education in tax reform process
Presidents and chancellors of Association of American Universities member schools, including USC, urge Congress to preserve education-supporting tax benefits.
How to reduce extremism? Community engagement, experts at USC summit say
USC Price event focuses on developing strategies for detecting and deterring homegrown radicalization and extremist recruitment.
Digital tool gives the public up-to-date data on their community
USC Price Center for Social Innovation launches a free platform offering research that helps uncover trends and opportunities in L.A. County neighborhoods.
USC law professor launches nation’s first project on child witness testimony
Thomas Lyon will test his techniques in the field for the first time.
Free citizenship clinics a boon for people in local communities and on USC campuses
The university is also hosting a free 12-week prep course to help with civics and English tests.
Japanese émigré gets law license — six decades after his death — with help from USC alumni
Trojans secure justice for a civil rights advocate who was unable to practice law because of his race.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2017 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document; USC marks the occasion with a panel discussion on electoral reform Tuesday.
Shuttered businesses linked to a rise in property crimes
USC-led study finds that when foot traffic is down, crime goes up — even when the closed businesses were marijuana dispensaries thought to be crime magnets.