COMMENCEMENT: Mary Daly, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, delivered the keynote address at the USC Price School of Public Policy commencement.
The Trojans described unexpected career trajectories and encouraged the audience to take risks, balance work and family, and seek joy in a demanding but rewarding career in real estate.
Pollster Mark Baldassare is the new senior fellow for the Bedrosian Center on Governance.
While the number of Americans concerned about climate change is increasing, other issues like the economy and threats to democracy rank higher for voters, say USC experts.
A recent USC Price poll shows that Golden State voters agree on many issues, such as concerns about inflation and homelessness, but that they are significantly divided on questions about free speech and environmental regulation.
The dedicated educator and administrator was also an ace at contract bridge.
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.
The former National Security Council director for Eastern Europe will deliver this year’s commencement address to USC Price School of Public Policy graduates.
The public policy school is partnering with historically Black colleges and universities to promote research, engage diverse populations, provide mentorship opportunities and foster dialogue among faculty and students.
“I want to see them change the world for the better,” says Dana Goldman, who on Tuesday will be installed as head of the public policy school.
Long a leader at USC Price, Goldman has served as interim dean since last year. He’ll head the school as rapid change creates pressing demands for public policy research and scholars.
The Law Enforcement Work Inquiry System (LEWIS) Registry is the first public database to gather police officer firings and resignations nationwide.
Lilly Nie is graduating this month with a bachelor’s in urban studies and planning and master’s of urban planning through the school’s progressive degree curriculum. She completed the accelerated program in just four years.
Dan Mirakhor is using his real-world experience to help Trojans learn how to use data analytics software in health policy.
Over a five-decade career at USC, the professor, administrator and chief fundraiser helped build today’s school of public policy.
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.
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.
Once Matthew Quan finishes his master’s degree at the USC Price School, he wants to help solve the problems facing his home state.
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.
Trustee Jerry Neely’s endowment supports a center bringing together faculty from USC Marshall, USC Viterbi and USC Price.
The new program will prepare entrepreneurs and leaders for global public policy challenges.
The Schaeffer Center teams up with the Brookings Institution to advance better U.S. health care policies.
Over five decades, the administrator and professor has taught, raised millions and made USC Price his beloved home.
