One of the world’s leading research centers on higher education, the Pullias Center is directed by nationally-renowned higher education expert Adrianna Kezar. The Pullias Center’s nine faculty members continually author and edit books on higher education and participate in conferences, symposiums, webinars, roundtables and more as part of our ongoing effort to share our research- informed perspectives on advancing equity and improving higher education outcomes. With a team of postdoctoral scholars and doctoral research assistants, the Pullias Center is developing the next generation of scholars in higher education.
You can also visit our Alumni page to learn more about the more than 60 former Pullias Center team members who continue to promote equity in higher education in their new roles.
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What does it mean to be an alumni of the Pullias Center? Our alumni consist of more than 60 post-doctoral scholars and PhD candidates who have collaborated with Pullias Center faculty members to produce inspiring and policy-changing research. In their post-Pullias lives, they serve in an assortment of roles, from university professor to K-12 superintendents and more, helping to form policy and practice that impacts students of all ages.
University of Southern California
3470 Trousdale Parkway
Waite Phillips Hall, WPH 701
Los Angeles, California 90089-4037
Phone: 213-740-7218
Email: pullias@usc.edu
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