Our purpose
We create a place for thoughtful political discussion across differences and give students direct access to leaders working in politics, public service, journalism, advocacy, and related fields.
About
Politics without the echo chamber
USC students with different views in the same room
Who we are
A multipartisan student community
Founded as the Unruh Associates and relaunched as USC Political Union in 2022
Our members
The Union welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from every major and political background. Members take part in weekly meetings, speaker events, debates, professional programs, mentorship, and socials.
Our USC home
USC Political Union operates through the USC Center for the Political Future and the Jesse M Unruh Institute of Politics.
Our national network
The Union is part of BridgeUSA, a national movement building spaces for constructive political conversation on college campuses.