Alan Kreditor, prolific fundraiser and a founding leader at USC Price, 84
Over a five-decade career at USC, the professor, administrator and chief fundraiser helped build today’s school of public policy.
$10 million gift from alum supports student scholarships and faculty research in real estate development
The donation is the first departmental naming gift for the USC Price School of Public Policy, creating the Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development.
Homelessness summit explores solutions to what voters consider California’s biggest problem
Former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson were among the federal, state and local leaders to converge at the USC gathering.
After 10 years in the Air Force, USC grad student wants to serve his fellow Californians
Once Matthew Quan finishes his master’s degree at the USC Price School, he wants to help solve the problems facing his home state.
USC Price School of Public Policy kicks off 90th anniversary festivities
The City Hall event marks the Feb. 28, 1929, establishment of the school — the second public affairs school in the nation and first in the West.
Center at USC promotes ethical decision-making across disciplines
Trustee Jerry Neely’s endowment supports a center bringing together faculty from USC Marshall, USC Viterbi and USC Price.
USC Price, University of Hong Kong to offer international master’s degree
The new program will prepare entrepreneurs and leaders for global public policy challenges.
Reality Check for Health Care
The Schaeffer Center teams up with the Brookings Institution to advance better U.S. health care policies.
After 50 years as USC’s man of many hats, Alan Kreditor will retire
Over five decades, the administrator and professor has taught, raised millions and made USC Price his beloved home.
A Winning Proposition to Increase Voter Participation
Students’ research confirms community-building efforts of San Diego YMCA
The facility was relocated in hopes of bringing together people from diverse neighborhoods.
USC Price students offer solutions to spur Detroit’s revitalization
Students studied two redevelopment projects, then made recommendations to the nonprofits behind them.
USC alums, students use policy expertise to help Santa Monica measure its ‘well-being’
Project to gauge residents’ happiness helps city quantify its strengths and find where it can improve.
Health care weighs heavily on minds of providers
Panelists at USC Price event explore challenges in wake of the Affordable Care Act.
USC Price to launch new nonprofit leadership and management degree
Program reflects the increasing role of nonprofits and philanthropy in public service.
Grad students explore nexus of race, social justice, policy
Panelists go beyond the common classroom stats to gauge their impact on the community.
Obamacare explained by USC Price professor
Howard Greenwald talks about key provisions during a speaking tour in Canada.
USC scholarship supports community policing in LAPD
USC Price program boosts leadership in law enforcement.
Scholarships support community policing in LAPD
USC Price master’s program boosts leadership in law enforcement.
Ferris to advise National Park System
Professor joins group focusing on partnerships between nonprofits and the private sector.
Petraeus discusses foreign relations
The former CIA director impresses graduate students with his thorough knowledge of the issues affecting Mexico and China.
USC Price raises scholarships for student veterans
Retired Gen. David Petraeus served as the evening’s guest of honor, reflecting the university’s long-standing commitment to veterans.
Obama nominates USC Price board member to lead SBA
Maria Contreras-Sweet, a former California Cabinet member who joined the board in 2013, serves as an adviser and advocate for the school.
Price Center aims to reduce local poverty
The White House picks the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation as its partner to start and carry out an economic development strategy in a portion of Los Angeles.