USC Ross Minority Program Expands Into San Diego
The University of Southern California Ross Minority Program in Real Estate, a program to give women and minorities real estate knowledge and leadership skills, will launch its first-ever San Diego program this fall. The program addresses the lack of diversity in commercial real estate, which was 89 percent white and 76 percent male in 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors. The program, which has taught about 700 students who are now working in all aspects of the industry, increases diversity among future leaders in real estate and teaches the fundamental skills needed to develop affordable housing, retail, mixed-use, office and community facilities in underserved communities. With the support of a grant from the Price Charities, the two-week San Diego program will enroll up to 25 students from Oct. 7-18. The program’s application deadline is Sept. 26. It’s free to apply. For more info, or to apply, visit www.usc.edu/schools/price/lusk/ross. Or call program manager Mary Peralta at (213) 821-1031.