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Students Take on Gun Control
February 14, 2013David Meister, international relations major in USC Dornsife, believes in the Second Amendment. He said those cleared and not psychologically unstable should be permitted to carry a firearm. “That being said, I’m… more>
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In Memoriam: Carmen H. Warschaw, 95
November 13, 2012USC Honorary Trustee and alumna Carmen H. Warschaw, a leading philanthropist, committed community activist and lifelong Democrat, has died. She was 95. Warschaw died Nov. 6 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from… more>
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Special Election Day Tram Route
October 31, 2012Housed in USC Dornsife, the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics is taking measures to ensure that students, faculty and the public can reach the polls with ease on Election Day. On Nov. 6, the institute, in partnership with… more>
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January 30, 2012
A Lesson in Leadership from the Mayor
The 18 students in “Case Studies in Modern Leadership” sat with rapt attention listening to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as he shared his philosophy for overcoming adversity — a challenge he… more>
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USC Dornsife Launches Online Continuing Education Courses
October 18, 2011Lifelong students won’t have to give up their day jobs, or even live in Southern California, to take advantage of the first courses through the partnership between USC and the New York Times Knowledge Network. Dan… more>
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In Memoriam: André Pineda, 46
October 10, 2011André Pineda, a Democratic pollster, mentor and lecturer in USC Dornsife died on Sept. 27. He was 46. A mentor to young USC Dornsife politicos, Pineda was a public opinion researcher and pollster for New Mexico Gov.… more>
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Dinner and a Debate
September 9, 2011Watching intently on four flat-screen televisions, the crowd listened to GOP presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Ron Paul, Herman Cain, and Rick Santorum take on topics… more>
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Taking Action in California's Future
April 29, 2011Want to do something positive for California? This Fall, USC students can take a course that asks this question, then gives them the tools to help bring the Golden State back to prosperity. The class,… more>
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In Memoriam: Joseph R. Cerrell, 75
December 4, 2010USC College alumnus and political consultant Joseph R. Cerrell who played a vital role in the presidential campaigns of Democratic candidates including John F. Kennedy has died. He was 75. Cerrell died early Dec. 3 in… more>
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Sen. Kevin Murray Appointed USC College Politician-in-Residence
October 11, 2010Like executive heavyweights Michael Eisner and David Geffen, retired Senator Kevin Murray started his impressive career in the William Morris Agency's mailroom in Beverly Hills. Rising to become senior vice president, he… more>
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