USC school challenges status quo on poverty
‘How Poverty Affects Human Rights’ was the theme of this year’s All School Day event at USC.
USC Price professor reports on L.A. Promise Zone efforts at White House workshop
Gary Painter covers the federal program addressing challenges in areas with persistent poverty.
Service activity gives Trojans an idea of health administration
Students get a fresh outlook on health care by visiting the Downtown Women’s Center as part of a weeklong USC initiative.
What steps must be taken to rebuild California’s middle class?
USC, California Endowment team for town hall talk on the intersecting role of labor, business, education and philanthropy.
South L.A. named a Promise Zone; goal is improving residents’ lives
USC is one of many partners working to increase opportunities and reduce poverty in the area.
USC center teams with Coachella Valley food bank on community poverty project
A needs assessment will look at which specific areas are preventing families from feeding themselves.
Public policy matters in plan to fight poverty
Visiting Capitol Hill, James Ferris offers his latest research on place-based initiatives.
New study shows reduction in mortality among the poor
Researchers find a 64 percent drop in mortality from diseases covered by government insurance in India.
Manuel Pastor raises awareness of local poverty levels
Sociology professor outlines the economic drawbacks of the county’s racial disparities.
Inspiring student documentaries advocate for social justice
USC School of Social Work master’s students use filmmaking techniques to enlighten and inform.
National experts debate solutions for ending urban poverty
Urban poverty is an issue that confronts the residents of many of the neighborhoods surrounding the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.