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.
USC Price students go beyond the classroom to tackle real-world issues
At the 2014 Policy Analysis Practicum, students work with organizations like the United Nations, Price Charities and the California State Treasurer’s office.
USC Price to launch new nonprofit leadership and management degree
Program reflects the increasing role of nonprofits and philanthropy in public service.
She serves girls for the greater good
Alexis Jones has spent the last five years speaking to more than 250,000 girls in person and millions more online regarding bullying, leadership, activism and social entrepreneurism.
Cancer awareness campaigner thinks pink
All Things Pink raises awareness of breast cancer in young women.
A simple solution to hunger for their own good
While studying abroad in the northern Uganda city of Gulu, Molly Beckert ’10 learned that children were dropping out of the nearby primary school at a high rate.