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.
The facility was relocated in hopes of bringing together people from diverse neighborhoods.
Students studied two redevelopment projects, then made recommendations to the nonprofits behind them.
Project to gauge residents’ happiness helps city quantify its strengths and find where it can improve.
Panelists at USC Price event explore challenges in wake of the Affordable Care Act.
Program reflects the increasing role of nonprofits and philanthropy in public service.
Panelists go beyond the common classroom stats to gauge their impact on the community.
Howard Greenwald talks about key provisions during a speaking tour in Canada.
USC Price program boosts leadership in law enforcement.
USC Price master’s program boosts leadership in law enforcement.
Professor joins group focusing on partnerships between nonprofits and the private sector.
The former CIA director impresses graduate students with his thorough knowledge of the issues affecting Mexico and China.
Retired Gen. David Petraeus served as the evening’s guest of honor, reflecting the university’s long-standing commitment to veterans.
Maria Contreras-Sweet, a former California Cabinet member who joined the board in 2013, serves as an adviser and advocate for the school.
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.
As the city of Bell recovers from the recent scandal involving the misappropriation of public funds, a fresh cohort of city council members has answered the call to serve the community.