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Public Exchange goes national

We’re expanding into a national network—with Washington University in St. Louis joining USC to bring research-powered solutions to urgent challenges.

From wildfires in Los Angeles to tornado recovery in St. Louis, we’re laser focused on impact. Together, we’re proving what’s possible when universities work together to solve problems side by side with our communities. 

And we’re just getting started.

Located in the urban heart of Los Angeles, USC’s nearly 8,000 faculty across 21 schools take on complicated questions—from water conservation to DNA repair to AI ethics.

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Founded in 1853, WashU’s 4,670 faculty untangle complex challenges across major areas—including cancer research, poverty, mental health care, and more to create lasting impact at home in St. Louis and beyond.

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