Students in Geoffrey Cowan’s “The Power and Responsibility of the Press” class follow history in real time.

Held at Town and Gown on Monday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke with Interim President Beong-Soo Kim on the current state of democracy in the world.

The gift by USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer creates center to bolster democracy and strengthen civic trust at home and abroad.

VIDEO: The university’s deans and other leaders share thoughts on Sept. 15, International Day of Democracy.

VIDEO: The bustling event featured more than 100 organizations seeking Trojan talent.

Connections developed in a groundbreaking USC Gould program open doors to opportunities for alumni and students.

The professor’s interdisciplinary research examines the intersection of law, education and reforms.

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim and other campus leaders speak to alumni about USC’s bright future and new initiatives ahead for the Alumni Association.

Upcoming events feature bipartisan panels on courts, elections, national service and America’s political future.

Applications are open for the program, which will give students from all majors the opportunity to study in the nation’s capital.