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Welcome to the new academic year at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Dean Dana Goldman welcomes everyone to the new academic year.

Dean Dana Goldman in front of a brick wall on USC campus
Dean Dana Goldman. (Photo: Tracy Boulian + David Ahntholz)

Dear USC Price Community,

Welcome – especially our new students  – to the 2023-24 academic year at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. We have an exciting year ahead of us, one that promises not only a wealth of education and ground-breaking research but rewarding new connections and collaborations.

The USC Price School is a home for people driven by their ideals. Whether it’s public policy, urban planning, health policy or real estate development, our programs and people are committed to addressing issues burdening people in the United States and around the world. Just as we have done every year since our founding in 1929, we’re setting out this year to make a measurable difference in people’s lives – an exciting calling and one that I hope will be a hallmark of everyone’s experience.

To realize the full potential of the USC Price School, I invite you to be an active member of our community. Please attend our many virtual and in-person events and, for our students, consider joining one of our many student organizations. Students should also connect with our world-class Career Services team.

USC and the Price School strongly support a healthy work-life balance and provide services through USC Counseling & Mental Health Services and USC WorkWell Center. I encourage everyone to use the resources available to ensure a safe, healthy and productive year.

Sincerely,
Dana

Dana P. Goldman
Dean and C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, Economics, and Pharmacy

group of new undergrads and transfer students to Price School in courtyard between RGL and VPD.
student with Price School branded t-shirt at welcome back bbq
group of Masters students sitting at table in the courtyard between RGL and VPD during orientation day.

The USC Price School held several welcome events to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year. Photos of the Welcome Back BBQ, Undergraduate Welcome Lunch, Move-in Day Reception, and Masters Orientation Lunch can be found on our Flikr page.