ProfessionalFall Networking Dinner
Members connected with professionals from government, politics, nonprofits, advocacy, and related fields.
Events & Work
What we do
Speakers, debates, professional programs, and campus partnerships shown newest to oldest
Professional
CPF Event with President Joe Biden
Some members were able to attend a surprise discussion with President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, through the USC Center for the Political Future.
ConversationRoxanne Hoge
The chairwoman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party discussed party leadership, local elections, and conservative politics in Los Angeles.
ConversationMike Donilon
Former White House Senior Advisor Mike Donilon discussed presidential politics, political messaging, public service, and his career.
National recognition2026 Chapter of the Year Finalist
BridgeUSA recognized the Union's leadership, programming, outreach, and campus impact.
ProfessionalSpring Networking Dinner
Members connected with professionals from government, politics, nonprofits, advocacy, and related fields.
ConversationAnthony Rendon
The former California Assembly Speaker discussed public service, early-childhood education, and state politics.
EventSpring Student Debate
The Political Union and Political Student Assembly hosted a debate between Trojan Democrats and USC College Republicans.
ConversationCarla Fuentes
Carla Fuentes discussed youth voter engagement, community-centered philanthropy, and election work.
ConversationYemisi Egbewole
The former Biden Administration official discussed Washington, campaign work, and the midterm elections.
ConversationFrank Lavin
The former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore discussed public service, international affairs, and trade policy.
EventCity Council District 9 Candidate Forum
District 9 candidates joined USC students for a discussion of issues affecting the surrounding community.
ConversationDavid Simas
The former Obama Administration official discussed government, philanthropy, social impact, and democracy.
ExternalSenator Adam Schiff
Members heard Senator Adam Schiff speak at the USC Warshaw Conference in Fall 2025 and met him afterward.
ConversationShaniqua McClendon
Shaniqua McClendon joined members for a conversation on her career in politics, civic engagement, and organizing.
ProfessionalFall Networking Dinner
Students met professionals from politics, nonprofits, philanthropy, consulting, and international affairs.
EventFall Political Panel
USC student organizations held a cross-partisan discussion of Proposition 50, the New York City mayoral election, and more.
ConversationChuck Todd
The political journalist discussed current events, upcoming elections, and political journalism.
MilestoneBridgeUSA Chapter of the Year
USC Political Union was named BridgeUSA's 2024–25 Chapter of the Year.
ProfessionalInternship 101
Student panelists shared internship advice from campaigns, government, nonprofits, law firms, and business.
EventStudent Debate
Political organizations across USC partnered on a structured student debate.
CommunityElection Night Watch Party
Members gathered at USC Annenberg to follow the 2024 election and hear live analysis.
National recognition2024 Chapter of the Year Finalist
The Union was a BridgeUSA College Chapter of the Year and Best Large Event finalist.
ExternalScholarship Recipients
Union members were recognized as scholarship recipients for their leadership and civic engagement.
EventAndrew Yang Discussion
USC Political Union and BridgeUSA welcomed Andrew Yang for an open student forum.