Quoted: Nick Vyas in The New York Times
Vyas explains how the war in the Middle East affects the entire supply chain, not just the fuel industry.
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REAL WORLD — RIGHT NOW
Quoted: Nick Vyas in The New York Times
Vyas explains how the war in the Middle East affects the entire supply chain, not just the fuel industry.
Quoted: Michael Mische in ABC7
Mische explains that California regulation could make oil prices soar to $8 by the end of 2026.
Quoted: Shon Hiatt in AP News
With looming concerns over the Iran conflict’s effect on oil prices, Hiatt explains how California’s energy security issues place the state is an especially precarious situation.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Global News
Petropoulos explains how recent AI-fueled layoffs could inspire innovation in startups eager to hire the out-of-work talent.
Quoted: Ravi Iyer in CNBC
Iyer explains that a social media ban for teens could be inevitable in the U.S.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in San Francisco Chronicle
Vyas explains the impact of tariffs on American consumers.
RECENT OP-EDS
Cited: Shon Hiatt in Politico
“Essentially, TAE needed funding, and Trump Media Group was looking for investment opportunities. Given the Trump family’s history of investing in areas with supportive policies, this deal might indicate increased government support for nuclear energy — both fusion and fission — to power AI development,”
Cited: Shon Hiatt in E&E News
Shon Hiatt quoted, "It is not surprising that gas is getting a boost as AI deals get larger and technology companies look for around-the-clock power."
Op-Ed: Luca Cascio Rizzo in Fast Company
Cascio Rizzo explains how his research links purposeful hand gestures with perceptions of competence.
Op-Ed: Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo in the Independent
Referencing his research, Rizzo writes how hand gestures give people a visual shortcut to a speaker's meaning.
Op-Ed: Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo in The Conversation
Referencing his research, Rizzo writes about how purposeful hand gestures can boost persuasiveness, making the speaker see more clear and competence.
Cited: Michael Mische in CS Monitor
The Golden State is reconsidering its oil reserves and its policies.
21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in Global News
Petropoulos explains how recent AI-fueled layoffs could inspire innovation in startups eager to hire the out-of-work talent.
Quoted: Ravi Iyer in CNBC
Iyer explains that a social media ban for teens could be inevitable in the U.S.
Quoted: Georgios Petropoulos in The Washington Post
In the age of self-driving vehicles, Petropoulos explains how workers skills must change with the evolving transportation industry.
Interview: Christopher Jones on AirTalk
Jones explains how lawmakers may approach regulating prediction gambling markets, which offer high risk bets on everything from the stock market to world events.
Quoted: Nathanael Fast in BBC
Fast explains that Australia's social media ban for children under 16 could be a proof of concept for other countries to do the same.
Interview: Dean Geoffrey Garrett in USC Today
Dean Garrett speaks about the university’s AI Strategy Committee leading in efforts to integrate AI across multiple disciplines.
PATH-BREAKING RESEARCH
Cited: Andy Call in Reuters
Reuters cites research from Leventhal Dean Call that details how CFOs at U.S. private firms report their financial statements.
Quoted: Michael Mische in ABC7
Mische explains that California regulation could make oil prices soar to $8 by the end of 2026.
Research: Emily Nix in The Wall Street Journal
Nix’s research demonstrates the short term benefits and long term costs of dating your boss.
Research: David Hirshleifer in MSN
Hirshleifer’s research suggest animated GIFs on social media may indicate stock trends and behaviors.
Op-Ed: Luca Cascio Rizzo in Fast Company
Cascio Rizzo explains how his research links purposeful hand gestures with perceptions of competence.
Quoted: Cheryl Wakslak in Fast Company
Wakslak explains how exclamation point usage in emails doesn’t affect perceptions of confidence, contrasting with researchers’ assumptions.
TROJAN NETWORK
Interview: Paul Orlando in Beta Boom
Orlando explains how he and the Greif Incubator support founders at USC Marshall.
Quoted: Charlie Hannigan in Spectrum News
Hannigan explains how Marshall’s AI for Business joint degree combines technical expertise with business acumen.
Cited: Leigh Tost in U.S. News
Tost describes USC Marshall’s OMBA program, from its comprehensive business curriculum to its flexibility for students based around the globe.
Podcast: Dean Geoffrey Garrett on In Good Company
Dean Geoffrey Garrett speaks with Nicolai Tangen about modern leadership principles and the importance of being “human” as a leader.
Interview: Raghav Mahajan in Poets&Quants
Raghav Mahajan is recognized in Poets&Quants’ Best and Brightest MBA students of 2025.