Roe v. Wade repeal may exacerbate women’s health inequities even as candidates use it to gain votes, USC experts say
Health experts see abortion as a public health issue — but in politics, it’s a campaign issue and this is a critical election year.
Albert C. Lum’s long career of advancing Asian American inclusion in law
The USC alumnus looks back at 60 years of defying expectations and serving his community.
Armed with administration expertise, Trojan aims to drive change and foster community
Tiffany Chum knew the USC Price online Master of Public Administration program was right for her, but she wasn’t expecting to make so many great friendships with professors and her peers.
USC Price, Viterbi schools prepare military experts to coordinate policy and technology
As the war in Ukraine underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to defense, the Executive Global Space and Defense Program couldn’t be more timely.
Finland and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted
Traditionally both nations maintained neutrality in global conflicts, USC Dornsife’s Steven Lamy writes. But that changed in February when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Corporations once existed to benefit the public — so, what happened?
In the 1980s, making shareholders rich became the priority. USC Gould’s Dorothy Lund notes. That’s unlikely to change, unless …
USC Gould School of Law announces new Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Innovative undergraduate degree provides comprehensive foundation in law and legal infrastructure.
With Roe v. Wade’s future in doubt, USC faculty discuss its potential impact on midterm elections
The Supreme Court’s actions could have major implications for voter turnout in November.
Report: Low-income renters can’t afford rent in nearly 45% of America’s largest metro areas
Since 2013, more than 80% of the country’s most populous regions dropped in renter affordability, with Black and Latino households particularly impacted, an analysis by the USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute finds.
Is there an upside to today’s high gasoline prices?
When you factor in the cost to the environment, USC Price’s Marlon Boarnet notes, the price at the pump — even at today’s prices — doesn’t cover the true cost of using gasoline.
Online master’s gives alumna a leg up on a future in government
Erica Robles knew USC’s online Master of Public Administration program would give her the necessary knowledge and training to make the next step in her career.
USC Gould professor testifies before Senate committee about ‘dark money’ and disclosures
Abby Wood provides expert testimony on transparency and accountability in the courts.
Conservative Supreme Court justices disagree about how to read the law
In a court with a 6-3 conservative majority, the more important divisions may be among the six Republican-appointed justices.
USC Gould launches partnership with India’s O.P. Jindal Global University
The partnership will help students deepen their understanding of the law and legal systems.
Uncertainty casts a shadow on 2022 Summit of the Americas
As the summit gets underway in L.A., USC’s Gerardo Munck discusses its potential, the state of Latin American democracy and trade, and the political challenges facing leaders in the Western Hemisphere.
Meet a Trojan who became an advocate for indigenous rights — and a leading resource on tribal law
Breann Swann Nu‘uhiwa is not of Hawaiian ancestry, but her island roots go back four generations. Now she’s advising the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nearing 70, USC Gould student proves it’s never too late to get your master’s degree
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The degree — her second master’s — will help Virginia Polley support her husband’s new career venture and eventually take charge of the company herself.
USC Price grad advocates for people with disabilities before the U.N., India’s Supreme Court
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Manushri Desai leaves USC with an arsenal of experience advocating for disability rights.
USC helps Army veteran and counterintelligence officer deepens his expertise in defense
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Working in intelligence, John Esparza he knew a deeper understanding of the law would be beneficial to his career. That’s where USC Gould’s online Master of Studies in Law program comes in.
A member of the Marcos family is returning to power; here’s what it means for democracy in the Philippines
The election of the son of a brutal dictator shows how wedded that country is to dynastic politics and image manipulation, a USC Dornsife expert says.
UN climate report demands action, not just words, from policymakers
USC faculty members weigh in on the latest report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: It’s a matter of life and death.
What is a war crime? A former U.S. State Department foreign affairs officer provides a primer
Jeffrey Fields of international relations at USC Dornsife discusses the definition and origin of the term, and assesses President Biden’s allegations against Russia.
Supreme Court abortion ruling on Roe v. Wade: 5 things that could happen next
A USC expert on medicine access, drug utilization and pharmaceutical policy weighs in on what’s at stake across the country.
USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosts Eisenhower Fellows
The participants came from seven African countries and represent diverse fields including agriculture, housing, public safety, water quality, finance, food security, environmental protection and fashion.