USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Educating leaders determined to improve the quality of life for people and their communities.

For over 90 years, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has defined excellence and innovation in public affairs education since 1929. The school ranks 3rd nationwide among 256 schools of public affairs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”

The USC Price School is dedicated to education and research that advances society through better democratic governan

ce, more effective social policy, and sustainable urban development. Its faculty and research centers tackle critical societal issues involving health policy and economics, collaborative governance, environment and sustainability, housing policy, nonprofits and philanthropy, mass emergencies and terrorism, economic development, inequality and equity, transportation, immigration, and globalization, among others. Its graduates shape our world as leaders in government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector. Through a time-honored commitment to public service, a legacy of strong connections to professional leaders, and a world-renowned research portfolio, the mission of the USC Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad.

What does the future of public policy, health policy and urban planning look like? USC Price’s three new department chai...
09/11/2026

What does the future of public policy, health policy and urban planning look like? USC Price’s three new department chairs have a few ideas.

Professors Elizabeth Graddy, Rosalie Liccardo Pacula and Geoff Boeing share their visions for preparing students for a changing workforce, advancing innovative research and ensuring USC Price continues to shape the fields it serves.

Meet the new chairs and learn about their priorities for the years ahead: https://priceschool.usc.edu/news/usc-price-academic-department-chairs/

The Trump administration was found to have used flawed EPA research to justify eliminating vehicle emissions standards. ...
09/11/2026

The Trump administration was found to have used flawed EPA research to justify eliminating vehicle emissions standards.

A study examining the EPA's cost-benefit analysis, highlights errors in the agency's accounting of fuel savings, technology costs, and mileage pricing.

USC Price Professor Antonio Bento, a contributor to this study, highlighted the benefits of reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs for clean-vehicle owners.

Learn about the impact of this recent rollback in the AP:
https://uscprice.page/4xkf1j0

Could a few extra pills in an initial prescription shape sleep medication use years later? 💊💤New research from USC Schae...
09/10/2026

Could a few extra pills in an initial prescription shape sleep medication use years later? 💊💤

New research from USC Schaeffer found that patients who initially received longer prescriptions for common sleep medications—including Ambien and Lunesta—were considerably more likely to still be filling them one year later.

The study analyzed nearly 20 years of prescription data from approximately 130,000 U.S. patients.

What researchers discovered raises important questions about how the very first prescription can influence long-term use.

Read the full story: https://uscprice.page/4An1hXx

The Trump administration said eliminating vehicle emissions standards would save consumers money. New research says that...
09/09/2026

The Trump administration said eliminating vehicle emissions standards would save consumers money. New research says that claim doesn’t add up.

A study published in Science and co-authored by USC Price Professor Antonio Bento identified selective assumptions, inconsistent interpretations of evidence and an accounting error in the EPA’s analysis.

Correcting those three problems would reduce the rollback’s estimated economic benefits by nearly $1.5 trillion—overturning its economic justification even before considering the health and environmental benefits of reducing pollution.

So, what went wrong with the math—and what could it mean for consumers?

Read the full story: https://priceschool.usc.edu/news/trump-fuel-vehicle-emissions-standards/

❤️💛 Attention all USC MRED students and alumni!🍽️ The annual USC Mac Chandler MRED Reunion Dinner is back this year! Joi...
09/08/2026

❤️💛 Attention all USC MRED students and alumni!

🍽️ The annual USC Mac Chandler MRED Reunion Dinner is back this year! Join us for an evening of celebration, reconnection, and seeing familiar faces alongside the current MRED cohort and alumni from across the program!

📆 Friday, September 18, 2026 | USC Argue Plaza

📩 For more information and to register, visit https://web.cvent.com/event/9f906b29-8bc6-4ef0-a575-fbf5bc45bd6f/summary

USC Lusk Center for Real Estate

Rising health insurance premiums are forcing some Bay Area small business owners to make difficult business practices ch...
09/04/2026

Rising health insurance premiums are forcing some Bay Area small business owners to make difficult business practices choices regarding employee coverage, staffing, and their future.

Professor Glenn Melnick talks about how rising healthcare costs affect more than just insurance premiums — they also affect workers' wages. The higher costs are driven by several factors, and as hospital systems grow and face less competition, they can gain greater leverage in negotiating insurance prices.

Read more in CBS News: https://uscprice.page/4igPT8Z

How can active citizenship strengthen our democratic future?Active citizenship goes beyond voting. It means staying info...
09/03/2026

How can active citizenship strengthen our democratic future?

Active citizenship goes beyond voting. It means staying informed, participating in civic life, engaging with our communities, building trust across differences, and taking an active role in addressing society's challenges.

Join the USC Schaeffer and USC Dornsife's Center for a Politcial Future for a conversation between The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown and Robert Putnam as they explore the role citizens and communities play in strengthening democracy—and how civic engagement, social connection, and collective action can help shape a more resilient democratic future.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 USC Capital Campus, Washington, D.C.

Register to join the conversation: https://schaeffer.usc.edu/event/active-citizenship-and-our-democratic-future/

What does it take to lead when the stakes are high?For USC alumnus and U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Goff, the answe...
09/02/2026

What does it take to lead when the stakes are high?

For USC alumnus and U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Goff, the answer started with two very different classrooms: history and ROTC.

While studying history at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and training through USC Army ROTC at the USC Price School, Goff built both the perspective and leadership skills he now uses as a Fire Direction Officer at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.

Read more about Goff’s journey from USC student to Army officer and the people and experiences that shaped his path: https://priceschool.usc.edu/news/us-army-rotc-usc-price/

September is full of opportunities to get to know USC Price! ✌️Explore our programs, get help with your application and ...
09/01/2026

September is full of opportunities to get to know USC Price! ✌️

Explore our programs, get help with your application and connect with the USC Price community through upcoming information sessions and events.

Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Find an upcoming session and register: https://priceschool.usc.edu/admission/attend-an-information-session/

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