Student-created nonprofit delivers thousands of gallons of water to people in need
Three USC students have raised more than $400,000 since July to supply L.A. residents experiencing homelessness with clean, reliable bottled water.
USC students build an orphanage, provide water to the homeless and assist immigrants
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped students in Kamy Akhavan’s class “Doing Good: How to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit Organization” from bettering the world.
USC Student Helps Children with Cancer Build Healing Bonds with Horses
Ryan Melendez has raised more than $500,000 for pediatric cancer through Warrior Horses for Warrior Kids.
Alumna Gives Rural Chinese Students a Window to a Wider World
USC Price graduate Jingying Wu started the Little Fir Foundation to help children pursue their dreams for college and beyond.
Consulting gig gives Trojans firsthand look at Project Angel Food’s important work
The USC Price students helped the Hollywood-based nonprofit to map out its upcoming capital campaign, which marks 30 years of providing free daily meals to people affected by life-threatening illnesses.
Summer scholarships help students afford career-boosting internships
Rent and other expenses often keep students from pursuing unpaid summer internships. USC Career Center’s Dream Dollars initiative offers much-needed relief.
Empowering women and minorities in science, tech and more
USC Price grad student moves from D.C. to L.A., where she pursues a degree in nonprofit leadership and management.
Speed skater-turned-physical therapy student helps athletes avoid injury
Trojan’s nonprofit gives coaches the knowledge needed to maximize performance — at no cost.
Undocumented student at USC brings hope to others just like her
By working with a nonprofit, Guatemala native tries to fill gaps where the government and educational system are failing young people.
The bank that pulls strings for a good cause: music education
USC Thornton musicians create a nonprofit that gives strings to underprivileged students.
Nonprofit boosts kids’ cultural awareness
CALE Now! gives youngsters the chance to broaden their horizons via visits to Peru, Ireland and Cuba.
Students with autism explore their musical talents
Jazz Hands for Autism, a nonprofit run by USC Price alumna, allows musicians to express themselves.
Professor’s project takes on climate change with clean technology
The Sustainable Earth Decathlon showcases young innovators with solutions to environmental issues.
Alumna to pick recipients for Earth, Wind & Fire Music Foundation support
MSW graduate ‘keeps the music alive’ for young people in local communities, offering music lessons, grants and scholarships.
Alum aims to end inequalities in education, health care
Medical student empowers underrepresented high school students to pursue careers through MERIT, a nonprofit he created to end disparities.
USC Price alums create platform to empower artisans in Thailand and beyond
Husband and wife build a company dedicated to bridging the gap between disadvantaged artisans and consumers around the world.
USC Price student drives urbanism nonprofit aimed at city dwellers
The group harnesses the talents of young people educated in civil engineering and urban planning.
USC Price receives first scholarship gift for nonprofit degree
Cavaney scholarship awarded to outstanding student who demonstrates promise in leadership.
USC co-founds nonprofit consortium to foster 3-D models of key proteins
International partnership bolsters USC’s efforts to promote biomedical research in Los Angeles.
Students learn about the profit in nonprofits
California entities increase in revenue, assets, jobs and wages, according to an economic impact study.
Children’s Data Network to grow with help from Hilton Foundation
The groundbreaking project’s new funding will allow it to gather information on foster youths.
Michelle Obama, Eric Garcetti headline summit to end veteran homelessness
First lady calls on nation to welcome returning veterans into the workforce and avoid ‘the same mistakes for this generation as we made in the past.’
Field placement helps MSW student take advocacy skills back to native El Salvador
USC graduate sows the seeds of community outreach, establishing a nonprofit organization in her home country.
USC Price projects tackle local, global issues
MPA students focus on open government data and the California Green Bank Initiative.