#USCPrice’s Santina Contreras is rethinking disaster recovery — making sure community voices shape how we rebuild and plan for a more just, resilient future. From wildfires in L.A. to solar canals and urban trees, her work is turning research into real impact. 💡🌍 uscprice.page/3ZQfnzJ

📣 Big news! USC Price has climbed to No. 3 in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for public affairs schools. We're proud to continue our tradition of excellence in shaping future leaders and driving impact through policy. priceschool.usc.edu/news/us-news...

Capping NIH indirect costs risks jobs, research, and top talent. USC Price’s Alexandra Graddy-Reed warns of major economic fallout for CT and beyond: www.nhregister.com/connecticut/...

We’re thrilled to welcome Cecilia Elena Rouse — labor economist and president of @brookings.edu — as our 2025 Commencement speaker! A trailblazer in public service, her leadership and insight will inspire the next generation of changemakers. 🎓 Learn more: priceschool.usc.edu/news/brookin...

Looking fwd to Jeff Jenkins' PIPE workshop on 4/15 at @priceschool.usc.edu w/ @nicholasnapolio.bsky.social as discussant. I'll present a new @usc-clear.bsky.social paper on the impact of genAI on the U.S. fed civil service (arxiv.org/abs/2503.09637).

I was happy to contribute to the following piece by Bethan Staton at @financialtimes.com on the things that are escaping #DOGE in their attempts at "reform." on.ft.com/3R0vZ35

USC Price recently hosted a compelling discussion on AI’s impact on policymaking, public administration, and ethics. Moderated by @billresh.bsky.social, the panel explored AI’s challenges and opportunities in governance. Missed it? Watch the full recording now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUKl...

USC Price Prof. Frank Zerunyan highlights the need for transparency, accountability & ethical leadership in DOGE’s reforms—ensuring sustainable governance over partisan shifts. Read more on the importance of sound decision-making in government efficiency: uscprice.page/43tMufw

Seven leading research universities are collaborating to advance solar arrays over California’s canals. Full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/17qFI...

California's governor's race requires candidates to navigate one of the most diverse political landscapes in the nation. "There are all of these different demands and policy views, and it’s very hard to balance," @christiangrose.bsky.social tells @forbes.com. www.forbes.com/sites/forbes...

Join @priceschool.usc.edu in DC March 18 at 6pm for an engaging discussion on AI in Governance in the federal government and beyond. I'll be moderating a discussion with three esteemed experts in this field: Taka Ariga, Diana Gehlhaus & Dan Chenok. Come network, drink, eat & engage! RSVP here:

Join the USC Price School for an engaging panel discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in American governance and how it is shaping #policymaking, public administration, and ethical decision-making at the USC Capital Campus! RSVP Here: uscprice.page/4iaWD4P

Join us in celebrating an exciting new chapter in the Trojan Community as the USC Price School proudly congratulates Dean Christopher Boone on his recent official installation! Read about the event: today.usc.edu/sustainabili...

CA’s aging population is growing fast. By 2040, over 22% of residents will be 65 or older, reshaping the workforce, economy, and politics. USC's Dowell Myers emphasized a need to invest in today's schoolchildren to prepare them as the future workforce and taxpayers: www.newsweek.com/california-p...

More senators than ever are taking office with no prior political experience. A new study presented at USC’s PIPE Collaborative breaks down why this is happening and how it’s changing the Senate. Learn more here: priceschool.usc.edu/news/senate-...

USC Price's William Resh (@billresh.bsky.social) testified at a House Committee hearing on Rightsizing Government, tackling a critical issue as policymakers consider changes to the federal workforce: the capacity of the federal workforce. Watch the full hearing: oversight.house.gov/hearing/righ...

Californians are more worried about the economy than ever, with many feeling uncertain about their financial future. In a new survey, USC Bedrosian's Mark Baldassare explores why economic anxiety remains high & what policies could help restore confidence: uscprice.page/4hsVu8E

In his @latimes.com op-ed, Price Professor William Resh (@billresh.bsky.social) breaks down the flawed math behind the Trump administration’s claim of $100 billion in savings and warns of the devastating consequences of gutting the federal workforce: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

After wildfires devastated parts of LA County, the path to recovery raises urgent questions about policy, funding, & resilience. #USCPrice alum & CEO of After The Fire USA Jennifer Gray Thompson shares what local & federal leaders must do to support survivors & rebuild smarter: uscprice.page/4aENtv1

Congratulations to Professor Shaun Harper on his incredible achievement of being ranked #8 overall—and #1 in the Government and Policy subfield—on Education Week’s 2025 list of the most influential education scholars! uscprice.page/40B0SQ2

@priceschool.usc.edu doctoral candidate, Eli Joun, and I have a commentary on the Trump administration's anti-remote work dictates up at the Federal News Network. Our work at the @usc-clear.bsky.social CLEAR Initiative (clear.usc.edu) is highlighted, as well as recent work from OPM researchers.

On @laist.com's AirTalk, #USC professor of education, public policy, and business Shaun Harper and @politico.com's Robert King explore the deep history of #DEI, its evolution, and its impact on both government and the private sector: uscprice.page/4jFN5jZ @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join us in congratulating #USCPrice Associate Dean for Advancement, Erika Bernal on her reappointment as Cultural Arts Commissioner of the City of Brea. #PriceProud ✌️

Homes and businesses lost to this month’s devastating fires in #LACounty are set to be rebuilt, offering a chance to establish more resilient communities. #USCPrice's Reconstruction Revival: How to Rebuild L.A. featured insights from experts: uscprice.page/42sbFyB

One of the nation’s leading experts on wildfire disaster recovery and @priceschool.usc.edu alum, Jennifer Gray Thompson weighs in on rebuilding L.A. and the role of FEMA.

Welcome to the official USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Bluesky Account! @usc.edu