Quoted: S. Mark Young in National Journal
Young explains why implementation of the “”movie tariff” faces multiple obstacles and challenges.
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Quoted: S. Mark Young in National Journal
Young explains why implementation of the “”movie tariff” faces multiple obstacles and challenges.
Op-Ed: Danny Sokol in The Press Democrat
Sokol and his co-author write that the new fee on H-1B visa applications will hurt U.S. growth and innovation.
Cited: Ravi Iyer in WMAZ
Iyer will present in front of a Georgia Senate committee on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children.
Interview: Georgios Petropoulos on KCRW
Petropoulos explains how a training program for human drivers may be necessary given the rise of automated vehicles.
Cited: Peter Cardon in Minnesota Star Tribune
Business leaders who utilized AI say integrity will matter most in the age of artificial intelligence, according to a survey conducted by Cardon.
RECENT OP-EDS
Op-Ed: Danny Sokol in The Press Democrat
Sokol and his co-author write that the new fee on H-1B visa applications will hurt U.S. growth and innovation.
Op-Ed: Shon Hiatt in RealClearEnergy
Hiatt writes that natural gas peaker plants should be converted into full-time combined cycle gas turbine plants to compensate for rising energy needs at AI data centers.
Op-Ed: Shon Hiatt in BNamericas
Op-Ed: With uncertainty in the mining industry and demand for copper set to reach all-time highs, Hiatt writes how a mine in Panama could be a litmus test for the global mining sector.
Op-Ed: Michael Mische in the Los Angeles Times
We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution? Until the state bridges the gap between climate goals and equitable policy, California's lofty environmental vision will continue to rest on the shoulders of the most vulnerable.
Op-Ed: Nick Vyas and Jonathan Vojtecky in USC Supply Chain
Nick Vyas, Kendrick Institute Director, and Jonathan Vojtecky, Managing Director, Global Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Bank of America, co-author an op-ed on the magic triangle every business must navigate: cost, service, and cash.
21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP
Cited: Ravi Iyer in WMAZ
Iyer will present in front of a Georgia Senate committee on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children.
Cited: Peter Cardon in Minnesota Star Tribune
Business leaders who utilized AI say integrity will matter most in the age of artificial intelligence, according to a survey conducted by Cardon.
Quoted: Stephanie Tully in ABC10News
Tully explains how and why more people are using AI as personal shopping assistants online.
Research: Stephanie Tully in Harvard Business Review
Tully’s research into artificial intelligence offers a surprising finding: Those with the most knowledge of A.I. and its capabilities are less likely to embrace it.
Interview: Nikhil Bhatia on CNBC
Bhatia reacts to the passing of the GENIUS Act, which sets up a regulatory framework for stablecoins.
Quoted: Nikhil Bhatia in ABC News
Bhatia explains that the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs had led to widespread adoption of the cryptocurrency and, therefore, a higher price.
PATH-BREAKING RESEARCH
Quoted: Neha Bairoliya in Yahoo! Finance
Bairoliya and her fellow researcher elaborate on their study indicating that adults should wait until they are of normal retirement age before claiming Social Security benefits.
Quoted: Ike Silver in Wall Street Journal
Silver details his own study which shows that people are more likely to recognize hypocrisy in others and less so in themselves.
Interview: John Matsusaka in USC Today
Matsusaka talks about his recently published research on efforts to reduce people’s ability to propose ballot initiatives in their states.
Cited: Michael Mische in the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal cites Mische’s research that claims gas prices could rise to $8 in 2026.
Quoted: Stephanie Tully in Wall Street Journal
Tully’s research shows that users who know the most about AI are the most reluctant to use the technology.
Quoted: Nan Jia in BBC
Jia explains that, based on her research, people often feel more heard by AI because they offer sympathy and understanding instead of immediate practical solutions.
TROJAN NETWORK
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.
Interview: Patrick Li in Poets&Quants
Patrick Li is recognized in Poets&Quants’ Best and Brightest MBA students of 2025.