Social Innovation

From addressing homelessness in L.A. County to developing new economic pathways so that a person’s zip code doesn’t determine life outcomes, Social Innovation research is tackling today’s most urgent urban challenges — seeking to develop and inform new models that advance equity and opportunity for low-income families.

Academic Programs related to Social Innovation

• Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management
• Certificate in Social Innovation

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Alexander Ryan named Graduate Speaker for 2026 USC Price Commencement

Ryan, a Peruvian American, plans to pursue international policy to help communities in South America.

• International Development
• Public Policy and Administration

Center for Economic and Social Research joins Schaeffer Institute, building on USC’s strengths in social science and policy impact

Eleanor Love named Undergraduate Speaker for 2026 USC Price Commencement

USC Price ranked among 5 best public affairs schools for 10th year 

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Los Angeles Times

Myers featured in story about Los Angeles’ shrinking population

Featured Faculty: Dowell Myers

Health Affairs.org

Ginsburg op-ed about research assessing how much more Medicare pays Medicare Advantage enrollees

Featured Faculty: Paul B. Ginsburg

RealClear Health

Goldman op-ed about why widespread testing for Alzheimer’s Disease is essential

Featured Faculty: Dana Goldman

Santa Cruz Local.org

Melnick quoted in stories about community hospitals facing financial trouble

Featured Faculty: Glenn Melnick

Inside Higher Education

Harper column about the trend of legislation that harms Black transgender people

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

Featured Faculty

Social Innovation Faculty

Explore USC Price faculty and their cross-disciplinary scholarship,

Social Innovation Faculty