Having the courage to fight for policies that best support this system was a trademark of the Schwarzenegger administration and will continue at the Schwarzenegger Institute. Redistricting, open primaries, campaign finance, the role of media and the role of special interest all impact our political system and must be part of this important discussion.
The SVLG hosted their 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Summit at Oracle and featured thought leaders from academia, government, and business, including Global Director Bonnie Reiss
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation hosted its 3rd annual fundraising gala in St. Tropez and raised over $45 million. Gov. Schwarzenegger joined DiCaprio and auctioned off a few rare pieces.
The Institute joined political, business and environmental leaders in Sacramento for an event celebrating CA’s continued leadership on protecting air quality and reducing our dependence on foreign oil
Institute in Action: Supporting high performance charter schools, the Chime Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community School and Vergara case update
A survey of Californians likely to vote in the state's upcoming June 7 presidential primary examines the issues voters in CA consider most important when deciding whom to support for president.
Institute director invited as special guest at European Union Consul Generals’ strategy meeting for a discussion regarding climate change issues.
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Institute releases two research reports showing that political reforms like those passed by voters in CA can reduce political polarization and prompt candidates to engage voters across party lines
For the first time since Los Angeles County was established in 1850, three women hold its top positions of leadership. The USC Price School of Public Policy’s Athenian Society hosted those women.
This month the USC Schwarzenegger Institute continued its focus on the need for increased infrastructure investment in both California and the United States
This month the USC Schwarzenegger Institute continued its focus on climate change - with a particular focus on carbon emissions trading
Read more about the Institute's meeting with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's Financing Sustainable Development Program Leader, and about this semester's Spotlight Award Winner
Read this update from COP 21 climate negotiations in Paris!
LIVE FROM PARIS: Institute Partners with Sciences Po University - Governor Schwarzenegger speaks to students and addresses UN General Assembly
Institute issues two research reports on most significant topics being focused on at COP 21: the power of climate action at the sub-national level, and accelerating investments in green technologies
WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAST of the climate leadership discussion during COP 21 with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Sciences Po University in Paris, on December 7, 2015 at 10:30am!
The Institute has developed an international energy transition collaborative devoted to identifying the best research, policy, and practices to advance energy transitions evolving in three countries
Institute hosts Dr. Per Espen Stoknes, economist and organizational psychologist and Gary Gero, President of the Climate Action Reserve. Also, Bonnie Reiss participates in UC Carbon Neutrality conf.
the Schwarzenegger Institute hosted New Zealand Parliamentary member Gareth Hughes for a visit. He visited USC as part of a 2-week US Study Tour that included visits with other top universities
This years’ “Dean Speaker Series” focused on “Great American Cities” and in the final session of the semester looked at the role women leaders play in this success.
As the Schwarzenegger Institute prepares to participate at the UN’s COP 21 in Paris in December we are continuing our collaborations with other leaders throughout the world to advance policy solutions
With Gov. Jerry Brown ordering mandatory water restrictions for the first time in the state’s history an all-star group of state leaders gathered at USC for a timely discussion
Watch Live WEBCAST of Water Forum - "The New Reality: Addressing California's Water Challenge" April 27th 3pm - 6pm Click here to Watch
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger led a National After-School Summit to call for a unified voice telling Congress not to terminate federal funding for after-school programs.
Watch WEBCAST of The National After-School Summit - March 24th
USC student Sarah Mcminimy created an interactive map with data visualization showing the distribution of after-school programs that receive support through the 21st Century Community Grants.
It was standing room only at USC’s Bovard Auditorium as more than 500 students and university guests packed the house to hear Governor Schwarzenegger discuss environment
The Institute partnered with the R20 to host dozens of China’s CEO's and business leaders focused on growing their business while addressing climate change and environmental protection.
The Institute is proud to have student fellows doing significant research on important policy areas, one of whom is Rhett Paranay, and the following is his perspective on the Green Innovators Forum
Hundreds of leaders from the Los Angeles community gathered at USC to explore California’s path towards meeting the ambitious GHG reduction goals by 2050
Global Director Bonnie Reiss was the keynote speaker for the Town and Gown “Election Day Special” luncheon
California has and will continue to prioritize the issue of climate change for many reasons, read these studies to see why
In our unwavering battle against global climate change, we are fortunate to claim some of today’s most innovative and pioneering leaders as fighting on our team.
Leaders of California gathered at an important symposium to review the various policies that have placed California at the forefront of addressing climate change.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on President Obama’s Plan to Use the Clean Air Act to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
Christian Grose presented findings on the role of California’s top-two primary in moderation by state legislators at UC Berkeley Event
Arnold Teams with James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub as Executive Producers of "Years of Living Dangerously", a Showtime documentary series.
Respected celebrity environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. hosted an informative Earth Day segment with Bonnie Reiss on BiteSize TV inspiring people about all they can do to address climate change
When asked what young people can do to fix their government in the face of crippling gridlock, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged the crowd to look no further than the work of USC’s own students.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Report uses empirical data to show the impact of Open Primary and Redistricting in CA-two reforms of which the hope was they would create less political gridlock
Watch:The Political Reform Movement in America panel that took place at the Government and Leadership--People Over Politics Symposium
The Schwarzenegger Institute sponsored USC’s 2nd Local Government Case Challenge that took place February 5th – 8th.
Schwarzenegger Institute Global Director Bonnie Reiss moderated a provocative discussion Terror:On the Screen/On the Ground that was presented by The USC CREATE Center and the School of Cinematic Arts
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosted a conversation between Governor and USC Downey Professor Arnold Schwarzenegger and political commentator and host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews.
On October 30th the USC Schwarzenegger Institute held a series of meetings in Washington D.C. with our nation's leaders to advocate continued support of comprehensive after-school programs.
On Wednesday November 6th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the 10th Students Talk Back lunch panel discussion.
A lot can change in ten years. This time a decade ago, California had just emerged from a recall election less than a year into then-Governor Grey...
On October 30th Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was made an honorary forest ranger at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington DC.
Gen Petreaus with event participants and guests
Schwarzenegger Institute Brings New Film Series to USC By Nathaniel Haas...
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Education Legacy: Guest commentaryBy Bonnie Reiss Ten years ago Californians rocked the nation by using a direct democracy tool and recalled a sitting...
On Wednesday October 2nd the Schwarzenegger Institute hosted a Students Talk Back panel on the Affordable Care Act where the panelists took a hard look at the Affordable Care Act.
Wednesday September 25th marked the third installment of the Students Talk Back series, a weekly politics and public policy forum, which is co-hosted by the Schwarzenegger...
On Wednesday September 11th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the first Students Talk Back lunch of...
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid invited Governor Schwarzenegger to speak at Tuesday's 6th annual National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal and other Algerian leaders to sign a three year agreement establishing an R20 office.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the keynote speech at the 4th Annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony which kicked off EU Sustainable Energy Week.
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox discusses immigration reform with Gabriela Teissier, Univision.
Senators McCain & Bennet discussing the immigration reform bill with Ann Compton, ABC News.
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U.S. Senators, President Vicente Fox, Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Gov Schwarzenegger, Ann Compton - ABC News, and others gather at USC to discuss Immigration Reform ...
Experts address impact of climate change at USC Price forum By Matthew Kredell The USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the USC Center for Sustainable Cities, both housed...
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is proud to partner with the USC Festival of Scholarly & Creative Work for this year's Undergraduate Writers' Conference. Writers can...
Tax Conferences honors 100th Anniversary of the 16th Amendment.
Governor Schwarzenegger addresses over 1,000 students in Vienna, as well as USC students via live webcast at the Vienna R20 Global Conference.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute believes one person has the power to improve the lives of others and change the world. While government and business leaders have a major impact...
Professor Schwarzenegger joined students from the inaugural USC Schwarzenegger Institute Class at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.
Sustainability and Small Business By Bonnie Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute The USC Schwarzenegger Institute partnered with Verizon, the California Small...
By Nancy Staudt, Academic Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute The Schwarzenegger Institute hosted its first USC Schwarzenegger Scholarly Roundtable on November 28, 2012—and...
Schwarzenegger Institute Board of Advisor Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh joined the Institute on October 19, 2012 for a luncheon at the Widney Alumni House. Senator Bayh...
The Institutes inaugural symposium event drew nearly 1,000 attendees and more than a dozen national and international news media outlets featuring thought leaders from the realms...
