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“Our school represents the intersection of the intellectual areas determining the future of our society, combining different disciplines to approach today’s complex social challenges in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, solution-oriented way.”
Jack H. Knott, Ph.D.
C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean and Professor
“When I think of our students, I think of passion. I’m constantly amazed by their willingness to take chances and to do things to change the world.”
Prof. David Sloane, Ph.D.
Director, Undergraduate Programs
“Our students want to change the world. They bring that desire and passion across a variety of issue areas. Our job is to give them the tools to help them.”
Prof. Elizabeth Graddy, Ph.D.
Vice Dean
“Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to create the infrastructure for public policy. They connect the knowledge, experts and policymakers that enable discourse about public problems and their solutions.”
Prof. James Ferris, Ph.D.
Director, Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy
“The need for educated public policy professionals has never been greater, nor the field more rewarding. Our students learn to apply analytical and quantitative skills to complex issues and develop leadership talent to employ solutions.”
Prof. Gary Painter, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Programs in Public Policy
“Public administration is about public service. It’s about running our cities, government agencies and nonprofits. Our goal is to prepare students to be leaders who will solve today’s critical social problems.”
Prof. Shui Yan Tang, Ph.D.
Interim Director of the Master in Public Administration
“Half of humanity now lives in urban areas. As challenges of sustainability, economic development, human health, and democratic governance play out in cities and mega-cities across the globe, urban planners will have an increasingly critical role to play.”
Prof. Marlon Boarnet, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning
“The U.S. and California healthcare systems evolve constantly to better meet the needs of society, even when faced with significant budget constraints. Our program prepares healthcare administrators to lead their organizations by adopting innovative solutions based on evidence.”
Prof. Mike Nichol, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Programs in Health
“Research allows us to better understand communities and institutions. We apply this knowledge to create vital solutions to real-world problems.”
Prof. Genevieve Giuliano, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research and Technology
“Ultimately, we want to ‘bring global home’ in a way that a global perspective is a normal perspective.”
Prof. Eric Heikkila, Ph.D.
Director, International Initiatives
“In order to be successful, real estate developers need to see the world as it will be, not as it is. The USC MRED program is designed around this principle. The students who do well in our program are the ones who can see both.”
Associate Prof. Christian Redfearn, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Programs in Real Estate
“The EML program develops leaders who are capable of transforming organizations to make a difference to the communities and the people they serve.”
Prof. Robert Myrtle, D.P.A.
Interim Director, Executive Master in Leadership
News
USC Price School Celebrates Naming Gift
February 7, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy celebrated the $50 million naming gift from the Price Family Charitable Fund to honor the life and legacy of entrepreneur and philanthropist Sol Price, the founder of Price Club. USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Dean Jack Knott each delivered remarks at the special event, held in front of Lewis Hall. Among the attendees were Robert and Larry Price (sons of Sol Price) and their families; Costco CEO Jim Sinegal; members of the USC Board of Trustees; Price School students, faculty, staff and alumni; senior university administrators; and USC deans.
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