Meeting this Moment: Research-Informed, Law-Attentive, Purpose-Driven Resources and Support for Campus Leaders
By Steve Desir
USC Rossier Assistant Research Professor
I’m pleased to share information about a new initiative that the Pullias …
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Associate Research Professor Joseph Kitchen Named Editor of the Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition
Dr. Joseph (Joey) Kitchen, Associate Research Professor at the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the USC Rossier School …
A Special Issue of The Journal of Higher Education Responds to Legislative Attacks on Colleges and Universities
By Royel M. Johnson
USC Rossier Associate Professor
Last spring, I reached out to my colleague and friend Stephen John …
The Compact for Academic Excellence: A Loyalty Oath in Disguise
By Royel M. Johnson
USC Rossier Associate Professor
As I argue in my forthcoming chapter in James A. Banks’s edited …
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Longtime Pullias Center Administrative Assistant Diane Flores Receives USC Rossier Award
Pullias Center’s longtime administrative assistant Diane Flores, who is retiring in January 2026 after 23 years of service to …
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Pullias Center Co-Director Adrianna Kezar Named a 2025 Fellow by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
Dr. Adrianna Kezar, co-director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education and professor of higher education at the USC Rossier …
“How Academic Freedom Will Make American Higher Education Great Again” Webinar Set for October 28th at 12 pm PT
Bill Tierney, University Professor Emeritus at the USC Rossier School of Education, will speak about the roots of academic …
The Role of Peer Mentors in Promoting Career Self-Efficacy Among Low-Income Students
By Joseph Kitchen and Zoë Corwin
For many low-income students, the transition to college brings unique challenges. Navigating unfamiliar academic …
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The Role of Relational Closeness in Career Development Among Low-income Students
By Ronald Hallett and Joseph Kitchen
A key reason why students enroll in college is to prepare for their future …
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“A Green Book for Higher Education – Part II: Considerations for Black Communities on Campus in Perilous Times” Webinar Recording Now Available
Higher education needs a Green Book. At its core, the Green Book was about safe and dignified travel for Black …