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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Price students tackle policy challenges in Buenos Aires

The 16 USC Price School students spent two weeks in the Argentina city, exploring the nexus between the formal and informal sectors in housing, land, labor, and other topics.

• Public Policy and Administration
• Urban Planning

Featured Faculty: Eric Heikkila

USC Price launches new $20M scholarship program for graduate students

Global Climate Change Leadership 2025: Students take the lead as future policy makers

MPA grads help nonprofit advocate for families with disabilities

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HuffPost.com

Harper quoted, discussing the impact of the Trump administration’s recent rulings on how Juneteenth is celebrated

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

Biospace.com

Kanter quoted in a story about further cuts at the Food and Drug Administration

Featured Faculty: Genevieve Kanter

Statnews.com

Kanter op-ed examines Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to dismiss members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee

Featured Faculty: Genevieve Kanter

Reuters

Kanter interviewed for a story about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ouster of the CDC’s national vaccine advisory board

Featured Faculty: Genevieve Kanter

HuffPost.com

Harper quoted, discussing a CNN commentator facing backlash for dismissing questions about the Tulsa Race Massacre and Ruby Bridges

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

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Social Innovation Faculty

Explore USC Price faculty and their cross-disciplinary scholarship,

Social Innovation Faculty