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May 19, 2022

Q&A with Nicole White-Gamble: Why an MPA degree was critical to her leadership growth plan

White-Gamble discusses how the MPA degree helped her analyze and solve problems, which ultimately led to her becoming a senior leader in her organization.

April 29, 2022

Passion & Dedication: Inside a Presidential Management Fellow’s Development

After managing a 230-member team to supervise five Disneyland restaurants and completing his Master of Public Administration from USC, Bryce Steeves is taking yet another noticeable step in his career.

February 25, 2022

The Executive Master of Urban Planning Online Degree, Explained

Learn why professor and faculty director Liz Falletta describes USC’s Executive Master of Urban Planning online degree as a unique and powerful program.

January 26, 2022

Supporting Voting Rights in America: How You Can Protect Our Voice

It’s a critical moment for voting rights in America. Learn more about the issue and how you can get involved from an award-winning USC professor.

June 14, 2021

MPAOL Capstone Research Shows ‘Safe Parking’ Can Help Homeless

Three recent USC graduates produced award-winning research that supports and may ultimately alleviate homelessness. Take a look at their approach here.

March 21, 2021

Why a Renowned Architect Chose USC’s Executive Master of Urban Planning

Colin Montoute has more than 25 years of architectural experience and leadership spanning award-winning projects in the public and private sector.

November 20, 2020

Want to be a better leader? Learn, practice, and reflect

BY TARA BLANC More than ever, leaders in public and nonprofit organizations are pressed for time and energy as they are being called upon to solve problems and meet challenges while having fewer and fewer resources on which to draw. In today’s chaotic environment, local government leaders must find ways to be more effective. And…

October 14, 2020

As few as 1 in 10 homeless people vote in elections – here’s why

BY DORA KINGSLEY VERTENTEN In a year in which every vote – and every voter – is under scrutiny, many homeless people will have a very hard time casting their ballots. That’s the conclusion from a review of how state voting laws, regulations and practices affect homeless people conducted by Kristian Berhost, Robert Nordahl, Samantha Abelove…

September 25, 2020

Virtual Thought Leadership Roundtable “Urban Policy and Social Justice”

In this Virtual Thought Leadership Roundtable “Urban Policy and Social Justice,” USC Price MPA online alumni discuss ways we can navigate decision making when the ground seems to be constantly shifting. The virtual panel is led by Dr. Dora Kingsley Vertenten, the program coordinator for the Master of Public Administration program online, and Dr. Bill…

August 26, 2020

Managing your ‘grad school’ emotions

BY DORA KINGSLEY VERTENTEN For those of us in a traditionally online program, multitasking is nothing new.  This week is a small break between summer school and the launch of a new fall semester and all of the anticipation and excitement which comes from looking forward to meeting dozens of new students. Faculty are posting grades…

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