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USC GOP chair Jack Patton hones his political ambitions at USC Dornsife

The international relations major has found USC an ideal place to work towards a career in politics, with the aim of championing bipartisan solutions. [5½ min read]

October 30, 2020
USC GOP chair Jack Patton hones his political ambitions at USC Dornsife
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Annual USC Dornsife program fosters a new generation of women leaders

An annual conference for teenage girls and young women at USC Dornsife’s Unruh Institute for Politics has put several women on a path to leadership. [4 min read]

March 29, 2019
Annual USC Dornsife program fosters a new generation of women leaders
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Junior brings firsthand experience to California Student Aid Commission

Maria Manjarrez, who is majoring in political science at USC Dornsife, wouldn’t be in college without financial aid. Now California Gov. Jerry Brown has named her to a post where she can help others in the same position. [3 min read]

September 13, 2018
Junior brings firsthand experience to California Student Aid Commission
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Technology: a positive force for democracy or a source of political polarization?

Hosted by USC Dornsife’s Department of Political Science, a panel of experts explores how technology is driving the polarization of our political landscape.

November 30, 2017
Technology: a positive force for democracy or a source of political polarization?
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With key elections a year away, California panel study begins testing political waters

The controversial landmark poll that predicted Trump’s strong showing in the 2016 presidential election provides the framework for a new California survey collaboration.

November 7, 2017
With key elections a year away, California panel study begins testing political waters
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USC Dornsife celebrates Constitution Day 2017 with debate on reform

Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document, and USC Dornsife’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics will host a panel discussion on electoral reform Sept. 12.

September 11, 2017
USC Dornsife celebrates Constitution Day 2017 with debate on reform
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Conference examines President Trump’s first 100 days in office: Part 2

In the second of two articles on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, a panel of experts hosted by USC Dornsife’s Department of Political Science and Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics discuss his record abroad.

May 10, 2017
Conference examines President Trump’s first 100 days in office: Part 2
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Trump at Home: Conference examines President Trump’s first 100 days in office

In the first of two articles on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, a panel of experts hosted by USC Dornsife’s Department of Political Science and Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics discuss his record at home.

May 8, 2017
Trump at Home: Conference examines President Trump’s first 100 days in office
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Top political experts offer insight into the 2016 election

Renowned scholars, veteran political strategists and award-winning journalists convene at USC Dornsife to break down this year’s extraordinary presidential race.

December 6, 2016
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