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Educating leaders determined to improve the quality of life for people and their communities.

For over 90 years, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has defined excellence and innovation in public affairs education since 1929. The school ranks 3rd nationwide among 256 schools of public affairs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”

The USC Price School is dedicated to education and research that advances society through better democratic governan

ce, more effective social policy, and sustainable urban development. Its faculty and research centers tackle critical societal issues involving health policy and economics, collaborative governance, environment and sustainability, housing policy, nonprofits and philanthropy, mass emergencies and terrorism, economic development, inequality and equity, transportation, immigration, and globalization, among others. Its graduates shape our world as leaders in government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector. Through a time-honored commitment to public service, a legacy of strong connections to professional leaders, and a world-renowned research portfolio, the mission of the USC Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad.

09/04/2026

Rising health insurance premiums are forcing some Bay Area small business owners to make difficult business practices choices regarding employee coverage, staffing, and their future.

Professor Glenn Melnick talks about how rising healthcare costs affect more than just insurance premiums — they also affect workers' wages. The higher costs are driven by several factors, and as hospital systems grow and face less competition, they can gain greater leverage in negotiating insurance prices.

Read more in CBS News: https://uscprice.page/4igPT8Z

09/03/2026

How can active citizenship strengthen our democratic future?

Active citizenship goes beyond voting. It means staying informed, participating in civic life, engaging with our communities, building trust across differences, and taking an active role in addressing society's challenges.

Join the USC Schaeffer and USC Dornsife's Center for a Politcial Future for a conversation between The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown and Robert Putnam as they explore the role citizens and communities play in strengthening democracy—and how civic engagement, social connection, and collective action can help shape a more resilient democratic future.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 USC Capital Campus, Washington, D.C.

Register to join the conversation: https://schaeffer.usc.edu/event/active-citizenship-and-our-democratic-future/

09/02/2026

What does it take to lead when the stakes are high?

For USC alumnus and U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Goff, the answer started with two very different classrooms: history and ROTC.

While studying history at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and training through USC Army ROTC at the USC Price School, Goff built both the perspective and leadership skills he now uses as a Fire Direction Officer at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.

Read more about Goff’s journey from USC student to Army officer and the people and experiences that shaped his path: https://priceschool.usc.edu/news/us-army-rotc-usc-price/

09/01/2026

September is full of opportunities to get to know USC Price! ✌️

Explore our programs, get help with your application and connect with the USC Price community through upcoming information sessions and events.

Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Find an upcoming session and register: https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/attend-an-information-session/

08/31/2026

Welcome to our newest USC Price graduate students! ✌️❤️💛

Our incoming 2026 master’s students kicked off their Price journey at orientation, meeting classmates, connecting with faculty and getting to know the community they’ll call home throughout their graduate studies.

From public policy and urban planning to real estate development and health administration, we’re excited to see where their time at USC Price takes them.

📸 See more from Graduate Orientation on our Flickr:
https://uscprice.page/4wYCvtF

08/28/2026

September at USC Price is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and get involved!

From conversations with experts and change makers to events that bring the Price community together, there’s plenty happening throughout the month.

Explore upcoming events and find what’s next for you: https://priceschool.usc.edu/events/

08/27/2026

🏠 There are new signs of progress in Los Angeles County’s housing market — but the region still faces major challenges.

The latest State of Los Angeles County Housing and Neighborhoods report from the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate finds more affordable rental units are being built, the county’s population is beginning to rebound and homelessness has leveled off.

At the same time, rising rents, limited paths to homeownership and fewer young families continue to raise concerns about who can afford to call L.A. County home.

The findings give policymakers and community leaders important data for understanding what’s working, what isn’t and where attention is still needed.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://uscprice.page/4gkzaQC

08/26/2026

What happens when public scrutiny moves faster than due process?

USC Price Professor Shaun Harper joined NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss the intense scrutiny surrounding British sociologist Jason Arday and the pressures scholars can face when allegations become part of a wider public conversation.

Harper reflects on why due process, institutional support and greater care in moments of public controversy matter — both for individual scholars and for academic communities.

Read or listen to the full conversation to hear Harper’s perspective: https://uscprice.page/4irAKl1

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08/25/2026

Four distinguished careers. One lasting legacy in urban planning.

Join USC Price’s Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis on Aug. 28 as we honor retiring faculty Genevieve Giuliano, Eric Heikkila, Dowell Myers and David Sloane.

Hear reflections from the honorees on their careers, contributions and the ideas that have helped shape USC Price and the field of urban planning.

📍 RGL Courtyard | 🕘 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
https://uscprice.page/3SV0NGZ

08/24/2026

Health economist and founding director of the Institute, Dana Goldman, shares his experience with type 1 diabetes and the associated treatments.

In the past, he would manage using a glucose monitor connected to an insulin pump. Then, with his physician's encouragement, he explored new open-source software that better manages the sensor and pump system.

Learn more about his experiences and his thoughts on health software here: https://uscprice.page/4gJWxDk

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