Professor Melguizo’s legacy extended over two decades at USC, and her work has made an indelible impact at USC Rossier.

We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our Pullias Center family members, USC Rossier Professor Tatiana Melguizo. Tatiana was an amazing scholar who championed minoritized student populations and community colleges. Her research paved new understandings of barriers to student access and success focused on assessments/testing, advising, introductory courses and other key barriers.

More importantly though, she was a kind scholar who mentored students and early career scholars and gave generously of her time to help develop others. Tatiana worked together with the amazing Pullias family to advance equity in higher education.

Read more about her remarkable life and impact in the field of education economics, and by watching this 2018 video. In her own words, she shares her journey and her belief in the 'Power of Numbers to Change Lives.'