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Price PhD candidate awarded three scholarships to support research on urban mobility in Vietnam
July 9, 2018
Hue-Tam Webb Jamme – a Ph.D. candidate in Urban Planning and Development at the USC Price School of Public Policy – applied for three scholarships from California-based transportation organizations in hopes that she would win one to help fund field work for her dissertation. She ended up getting all three.
How would you design a more walkable Hollywood Boulevard?
July 9, 2018
Two planning studios offered by USC Price worked collaboratively to examine the same real-world scenario from differing perspectives. Each course required MPL students to address the possibility of turning the area of Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive into a pedestrian plaza — with one class performing a site analysis and developing designs for two closure scenarios, while another class developed a multi-modal transportation plan to support the concept.
Indonesian mayor shares insights – and innovations – with USC Price students
July 9, 2018
The USC Price School of Public Policy welcomed Mayor Ridwan Kamil from the City of Bandung, Indonesia, in May for a presentation outlining his approach to innovation in public policy and urban development.
CPPP releases compendium of summaries on foundation governance, leadership, strategy
July 9, 2018
The USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy has released the 2018 edition of “Foundation Governance, Leadership and Strategy: An Annotated Bibliography,” a collection of summary reports focused on foundations and philanthropy. For the past 15 years, the center has facilitated intimate discussions on critical issues facing philanthropy by bringing the lead executives of 12 of the largest and most prominent foundations together. As part of those events, the center identifies and summarizes important reports, […]
California Civic Engagement Project joins USC Price School in Sacramento
July 6, 2018
The California Civic Engagement Project (CCEP), along with its founder and director Mindy Romero, have joined the USC Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento. The focus of the research center is to provide data and analysis to inform public dialogue about representative governance
Thom’s research shows minimal long-term impact of film tax incentives
July 5, 2018
Los Angeles Times cited research by Michael Thom of the USC Price School on the lack of long-term economic impacts on regions that offer significant tax incentives to the entertainment industry.
From homelessness to domestic violence, LAPD officers design solutions to reduce force, improve community relations through USC training program
June 26, 2018
Fourteen LAPD officers presented capstone projects on June 2 — it was the culmination of the 12-month LEAD certificate program, which combines the USC Price School’s expertise in community policing with the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work’s understanding of vulnerable populations. Officers learned evidence-based techniques to reduce the need for force and become better prepared to face today’s complicated policing issues, such as homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence and human trafficking.
Moore examines the relationship between car makers, electric power
June 26, 2018
Benzinga quoted James Moore of the USC Price School about the changing relationship between auto manufacturers and electric power industries.
Sood says high deductibles only save money for healthy people
June 26, 2018
Bloomberg quoted Neeraj Sood of the USC Schaeffer Center on how high-deductible health plans save patients money only when they do not get sick.
Knott, Schwarzenegger share climate change expertise at R20 Austrian World Summit
June 25, 2018
USC Price School of Public Policy Dean Jack H. Knott and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently spoke at the R20 Austrian World Summit, which brought together international leaders from politics, business, civil society and academia to present solutions for tackling climate change and fostering innovative financial mechanisms at the sub-national level.
Myers compares U.S. demographic changes to CA
June 22, 2018
Courthouse News Service quoted Dowell Myers of the USC Price School about the changing demographics of the United States compared to the demographic changes that have occurred in California over the past 30 years.
Green examines the impact of housing prices on rental costs
June 22, 2018
Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Green, Directorof the USC Lusk Center, about the impact of rising housing prices on rental costs.
Currid-Halkett’s “The Sum of Small Things” reviewed
June 21, 2018
Le Monde published a book review for Elizabeth Currid-Halkett of the USC Price School’s book, “The Sum of Small Things.”
Lewis named 2018 USC community achievement honoree for promoting cultural competency inside classroom and beyond
June 19, 2018
As the school year came to a close, representatives from three university student organizations showed up at a class taught by USC Price School of Public Policy Professor LaVonna Lewis and announced she had been chosen as the recipient of the 2018 Student Government Community Achievement Award — in recognition of faculty who have gone above and beyond for their students.
Social innovators set sail
June 19, 2018
From think-tankers to bankers, from arts leaders to construction managers, a Noah’s Ark of mid-career professionals applied their new-found social innovation skills to solve deeply entrenched regional problems as the USC Price’s Southern California Symposium completed its maiden voyage.
Southers speaks at Malta forum on criminal justice approaches to reducing extremism
June 19, 2018
Professor Erroll Southers, director of the Safe Communities Institute at the USC Price School of Public Policy, brought his expertise in homegrown violent extremism to Malta in April for a workshop offered by the Global Counterterrorism Forum, a collection of 29 countries and the European Union aiming to reduce people’s vulnerability to terrorism worldwide.
Jeffe discusses how to campaign for, against the gas tax
June 19, 2018
Courthouse News Service quoted Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School on the likely arguments opponents and supporters of California gas tax should campaign on
Jeffe on the fate of the gas tax
June 19, 2018
Courthouse News quoted Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School on the fate of the gas tax.
USC Price students think globally in the Policy Analysis Practicum
June 19, 2018
Thanks to the year-long Policy Analysis Practicum, Master of Public Policy students from the USC Price School added a new line to their résumés: consultants for high-level domestic and international clients, including government agencies, municipalities, nonprofits, foundations, and more.
Price undergrads develop Thai Town revitalization plans — which are already making a difference
June 19, 2018
Before completing their time as Trojans, two USC Price seniors took time off from studying for finals to present their undergraduate class projects at a Thai Town Council meeting. For their Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning capstone, Saul Ortiz and Vanessa Vucinic took a studio course on “Inclusive Neighborhood Revitalization in Thai Town.”