(March 21, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with the University of Southern California Provost C.L. Max Nikias and members of the USC Board of Trustees to discuss the importance of federal efforts to improve the accessibility, affordability and quality of higher education in our country. Provost Nikias also discussed the university's achievements in conducting cutting-edge research that contributes to maintaining our country's role as a leader in science and technology. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Gerald C. Davison, Dean, USC Davis School of Gerontology; Glenn A. Sonnenberg, Trustee; Ann L. Hill, Trustee; Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; C. L. Max Nikias, Provost; Bruce M. Ramer, Trustee; Jorge Lambrinos, Director, USC Edward R. Roybal Institute for Applied Gerontology.