@USC
Sol Price School of Public Policy -- shaping the world since 1929. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities.
ICYMI:
@llewisphd
joins William Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen to discuss their award-winning book, From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century.
Watch the full event:
@USC
Amazing news! The Price School is ranked No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings. "It is deeply gratifying that our peers have ranked us one of the very best in the nation," said Dean Jack Knott.
#PriceProud
See the rankings:
On guns, candidate
@DelaineEastin
: "There is no excuse to have an assault weapon. What we need are better gun laws ... no one should have a gun under (age) 21"
#DebateforCA
BREAKING NEWS: Dana P. Goldman named dean of USC Price. During his service as interim dean, Goldman prioritized social justice, diverse scholarship, American democracy, student organizations, faculty growth and more. Read more:
@USC
"I support the concept behind SB 827. The fact is we need density behind transit hubs ... If we build more housing next to transit we wouldn't be reading about three-hour commutes ... Not all homes can have a front yard and a backyard."
#DebateforCA
@DelaineEastin
Terrific news! Lisa Schweitzer has been promoted by
@USC
to Professor of Public Policy. Such a well-deserved achievement for this award-winning researcher, dedicated educator & tireless advocate for just and equitable communities. Please join us in congratulating her!
#PriceProud
Congrats to USC Price Associate Professor
@pjclousermccann
who has just been granted tenure by
@USC
! Her research examines the influence of states and state-level political institutions on national political maneuvering and policy choices.
Calif. gubernatorial candidate
@DelaineEastin
: "Our state used to be number one in the nation in so many aspects of education ... today we are 41st in per pupil spending and first in prison expenditures."
#DebateforCA
We are very pleased to announce that
@SantinaContrer
will join the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis next fall as an Assistant Professor. Welcome to the Price community! โ๏ธ
@Marlon_Boarnet
@USC
As the new president of the
@The_ACSP
,
@Marlon_Boarnet
will have the opportunity to influence planning education and the role of programs across the nation. Read more to learn about his 3 priorities to help steer the focus of ACSP over the next 2 years:
"California is in deep trouble. California is now rated 50 out of 50 in quality of life." Candidate
@TheRealJohnHCox
makes his opening statement at
#DebateforCA
They've performed at the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, in movies, on television, at international events like the Olympics, making the scene wherever they go in their distinctive shades - the Spirit of Troy!
@USC
#uscgrad
#pricegrad
.
@TheRealJohnHCox
on guns: "Let's ask the media not to disclose the name or picture of these (shooters) ... We need to create a culture of life. They're doing this for one reason, to terrorize ... I'm a huge proponent of the Second Amendment"
#DebateforCA
USC Price is continuing its tradition of being one of the nation's top-ranked public affairs schools. According to
@usnews
,
@USC
Price ranks No. 3 out of 264 master's programs. Several of our specialty programs are also top-ranked:
@uscprovost
Congrats to
@BryanOsorioT
, a current 2nd-year MPP student, on being appointed mayor of Delano, CA in Kern County! Bryan has served on the Delano City Council since 2018. We are so
#PriceProud
of Bryan's commitment to his community!
Read more:
@USC
Congratulations to the USC Price Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Dani Morales! ๐ Learn more about Dani and why she embodies the mission of the Price School here:
#PriceGrad
#USCGrad
#2020Trojan
@USC
Today is our actual birthday! A Birthday message from Dean Jack Knott on behalf of all of us! Happy Birthday to the entire USC Price Community!
#PriceProud
#Price90
#HappyBirthday
This week Dr. Neeraj Sood launched a study in partnership with
@GovArnoldUSC
and
@lapublichealth
that aims to uncover how many people have
#COVID19
in order to determine a true mortality rate. Tests were offered to a representative sample of L.A. residents.
@USC
@Schwarzenegger
Congratulations to Associate Professor
@billresh
on being chosen for this year's
@ASPANational
H. George Frederickson PA TIMES Best Article Award for his article, โDeveloping Civic Leadership for the Next Generation.โ
#PriceProud
Read the article:
@USC
Congratulations to Erroll Southers (
@esouthersHVE
), for being appointed as Associate Senior Vice President of Safety & Risk Assurance at
@USC
. Dr. Southers will work to ensure USC has best-in-class safety services programs to support our Trojan community.
Terry Cooper, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, was congratulated by the LA Board of Supervisors for his "many years of community leadership & dedicated service & extends sincere best wishes for a long & successful retirement." We couldn't have said it better
#PriceProud
@USC
Congrats to Alice Chen, Emma Aguila, and
@NicDuquette
who have all been promoted to Associate Professor (with tenure) effective immediately! These three faculty members have worked incredibly hard to reach this point and we are so
#PriceProud
of what they have achieved.
.
@USC
Price PhD grad Jocelyn Poe won a prestigious Robert Woods Johnson Foundation grant. Now sheโs on her way to Cornell Universityโs College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (
@CornellAAP
) as a tenure-track faculty member in social justice and equity:
"We don't waste money in the private sector... Calif. spends $4.50 for every dollar Texas spends to build a road ... This is waste. There's almost no control going on in Sacramento." Candidate
@TheRealJohnHCox
Did you know there was a
@USC
mascot before Traveler? Yep, this furry fellow in jaunty attire filled the bill way back in the day. And speaking of days, we're down to 6 before Commencement!
#pricegrad
#uscgrad
After losing his father to COVID-19,
@USC
Price School student Samuel Roberts created an organization dedicated to increasing vaccinations and reducing health disparities in the Inland Empire:
.
@esouthersHVE
spoke with
@kcrw
on his recommendations for law enforcement reform, highlighting the CA Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, which makes it really difficult for researchers and journalists to document and analyze misconduct.
A new $10 million gift from alum Wil Smith establishes the USC Price Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development. Smithโs generous donation funds undergraduates and graduate scholarships and creates a summer research fund for faculty.
@USC
Congratulations to Professor Lisa Schweitzer for being named a member of the Planning Theory Editorial Board! She was selected for her contributions to the international peer-reviewed journal.
Learn more about Lisa Schweitzer's work:
@BedrosianCenter
Professor
@esouthersHVE
appeared on
@CBSLA
to speak on the inner workings of police forces and advocate for a Framework of Healthy Policing.
Watch more here:
.
@LBPD
adopts the Lewis Registry, a database developed at
@USC
that shares info about officers who have been terminated due to misconduct.
@SCI_USC_Price
's
@esouthersHVE
was featured on
@NBCLA
to discuss the importance of the database. Watch the interview:
Congratulations to
@TamJamme
, a fifth-year doctoral student, who has recently accepted a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment from
@ASU_SGSUP
beginning Fall 2020. We are so
#PriceProud
!
Weโre the No. 4 best public affairs school by the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list, remaining in the top five out of 285 programs!
#PriceProud
To see the full list of rankings, visit:
@usnews
@USC
Welcome to our new Interim Dean, Dana Goldman! Today is his first day in this new role, in addition to his positions as a Distinguished Professor and
@SchaefferCenter
Director and Leonard D. Schaeffer Chair. Read more about his expertise and leadership:
Today
@PresidentFolt
announced that starting with the incoming class of fall 2020, families with an annual income of $80,000 or less will attend USC tuition-free, and owning a home will not be counted in the calculation used to determine a studentโs financial need.
Dean Jack Knott introducing the televised portion of
#DebateforCA
: "Todayโs debate comes at a very pivotal moment in time. While there are challenges, there are also great opportunities. Our next leaders will have the opportunity to implement lasting policy solutions"
Our ascent in the U.S. News & World Report rankings (
#2
for public affairs schools &
#1
for urban policy) is an incredible honor that extends to all of you, our USC Price community. Thank you for being part of our legacy and making us
#PriceProud
.
#DayofSCupport
#FightOn
Congratulations to
@jevaygrooms
on becoming a
@nberpubs
research fellow! Dr. Grooms is a visiting Scholar at
@USC
Price and an Assistant Professor at
@HowardU
.
Check out Dr. Groom's faculty page to learn more about her resaerch:
U.S. News and World Report just released the 2021 rankings for Best Graduate Schools in Public Affairs. The Price School is
#PriceProud
to maintain our rank of No. 3 among the nation's 275 public affairs schools. โ๏ธ
#FightOn
@usnews
@USC
USC Price staff and faculty celebrated the achievements of their fellow colleagues. Staff and faculty reaching milestones at USC from 5 to 30 years of service were recognized as well as various faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions.
Congratulations to Professor
@Marlon_Boarnet
for being voted in as
@The_ACSP
President! ACSP connects students, educators, and researchers to breakthrough information about planning and research.
Please join us in congratulating Professor
@danyao_li
on winning
@PMRA1991
's 2023 Best Dissertation Award for โBureaucratic Representation, Individual Decision Making and Organizational Performance in Law Enforcement!โ
Learn more about Professor Li:
Welcome to your first official day on the job and to the Trojan Family, President Folt! We look forward to Fighting On under your leadership. โโโ๏ธ๏ธ๏ธ
@USC
.
@washingtonpost
featured Neeraj Sood and his push for large-scale randomized testing for
#COVID19
. "We want to know how many people in L.A. County were ever infected. The number is critical for figuring out how deadly or contagious this disease is.โ
Introducing the Center for Inclusive Democracy (
@CID_USC
). Led by
@MindySRomero
, CID will host a range of national & multi-state initiatives exploring voting behavior, civic engagement, electoral and economic research, the intersection of social justice and democracy, and more.
Congratulations to
@USC
Price alum
@drmattkenyatta
on his appointment as the
@usachp
's inaugural 21st Century Preservation Leaders Fellow, designed to promote diversity in the leadership ranks of the national historic preservation movement. |
@USCAlumni
"You have the privilege of studying public policy at one of the finest universities, but with that opportunity comes a great obligation to build a better society ... You're being trained to be problem solvers and I think that means to be listeners."
@MariaEDurazo
at
#Price90
USC Price is proud to welcome Dr. Santina Contreras (
@SantinaContrer
) as its newest faculty member. One of her biggest objectives? Ensuring the most vulnerable communities are prepared for disasters.
Please join us in congratulating Professor Lois Takahashi on receiving the
@The_ACSP
โs Jay Chatterjee Award for Distinguished Service for her leadership of the ACSP and lasting impact on the field of planning!
Read more about the award here:
Congratulations to Professor
@Marlon_Boarnet
, Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and
@USC_SLAB
, for receiving the Robert Biller Outstanding Faculty Award!
#PriceProud
Congratulations are in order for
@billresh
, who was recently promoted to Associate Professor! It's an awesome achievement, and we could not be more
#PriceProud
!
Message to the Price Community from Dean Jack H. Knott: "I have watched the recent news... with dismay, alarm, and deep sadness.... the need for stronger, more comprehensive, commonsense, evidence-based gun regulations has never been more apparent."
.
@esouthersHVE
was featured in
@CNBC
on the actions of law enforcement during the assault on the U.S. Capitol. "Do we have to have buildings come down as they did in Oklahoma City for us to get the message?"
Businessman and CPA
@TheRealJohnHCox
joins A Conversation with California's Gubernatorial Candidates Monday, March 26. We hope you'll join us, too - RSVP and get more information at
#DebateforCA
A 55-year career - that's amazing! And that's Price's own Connie Rodgers, executive assistant to the Dean, celebrating this incredible milestone recently with
@USC
President C. L. Max Nikias. We are extraordinarily
#PriceProud
of Connie, who is a pleasure to work with every day!
Congratulations to PhD student Jose Scott who has been selected to be the student member of the
@APPAM_DC
Policy Council! We are so
#PriceProud
!
Read more here:
@USC
Price Real Estate undergrad Winston Alfieri started NextPace Ventures with fellow
@USC
student Troy Bonde and created a high-tech sanitizer dispenser that takes your temperature. It is now being sold and distributed across the greater LA area!
#PriceProud
Congratulations to Madison Swayne, a fifth-year doctoral student who has recently accepted a position as Assistant Professor of City Planning at
@sdpublicaffairs
beginning Fall 2020. We are so
#PriceProud
!
Great news! Sup.
@mridleythomas
, longest serving member of the LA County Board of Supervisors, will deliver USC Price's keynote speech at commencement Friday, May 11. An advocate for local communities &
@USC
alumnus, we're
#PriceProud
to welcome him back to speak to our grads!