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“How Academic Freedom Will Make American Higher Education Great Again” Webinar Set for October 28th at 12 pm PT

October 16, 2025

Bill Tierney, University Professor Emeritus at the USC Rossier School of Education, will speak about the roots of academic freedom in the 20th century, discuss …

The Role of Peer Mentors in Promoting Career Self-Efficacy Among Low-Income Students

October 6, 2025

For many low-income students, the transition to college brings unique challenges. Navigating unfamiliar academic systems, decoding institutional jargon, and finding a sense of belonging can …

The Role of Relational Closeness in Career Development Among Low-income Students

October 6, 2025

A key reason why students enroll in college is to prepare for their future careers. Students’ support networks, connections, and relationships can shape how their …

“A Green Book for Higher Education – Part II: Considerations for Black Communities on Campus in Perilous Times” Webinar Set for October 23rd at 10 am PT

October 2, 2025

Higher education needs a Green Book. At its core, the Green Book was about safe and dignified travel for Black people. Our first webinar was …

“Transformative Change During Challenging Times with the Change Leadership Toolkit” Webinar Recording Now Available

September 29, 2025

This webinar included the latest with the Change Leadership Toolkit and its resources. It incorporated two campus change leaders who have used the Toolkit to …

Meet the Pullias Researchers at ASHE in Denver, Nov. 13-15, 2025

September 24, 2025

Learn about new research on a variety of projects, including graduate admissions, DEI, shared equity leadership, and more in 17 sessions at the ASHE annual …

Conference on Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) — February 25-27, 2026

September 24, 2025

Registration is now open! Join enrollment and admissions professionals, senior enrollment leaders, researchers, legal experts and campus changemakers for the 2026 USC Conference on Enrollment …

Pullias Center & Rossier School of Education Associate Professor Adrian H. Huerta named a 2025 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow

September 15, 2025

Dr. Adrian H. Huerta, Associate Professor at the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the USC Rossier School of Education, has been selected as a …

2025 Delphi Award Winners Announced by USC’s Pullias Center for Higher Education

September 15, 2025

Florida Gulf Coast University and Montclair State University Selected for Their Innovative Policies and Programs Supporting VITAL/Contingent Faculty

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