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USC Rossier Unites Two Leading Research Centers to Advance Equity in Higher Education

August 6, 2025

The merger of the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice creates a hub focused on strengthening leadership …

The Strategic Vision and Goals Behind Uniting the Pullias Center for Higher Education and Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice

August 6, 2025

A conversation with Professors Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt on merging two leading research centers to advance equity, and student access and success in higher …

From Community College Student to Tenured Professor

July 17, 2025

USC Rossier Associate Professor of Education Adrian Huerta reflects on his path, mentors and drive to disrupt educational systems through research and community impact.

“Daring to Lead Enrollment Management in a Time of Change and Management” CERPP Webinar Set for August 7th

June 23, 2025

Derek Kindle (University of Oregon) and Shelley Arakawa (WittKieffer) will discuss the recent WittKeiffer survey report, Chief Enrollment Officers in a Time of Change, Challenge …

“Supporting Equity on Campus in Today’s Contentious Political Environment” Webinar Recording Now Available

May 12, 2025

In this webinar co-produced by USC’s Race & Equity Center and Pullias Center for Higher Education, the Pullias Center's Dr. Adrianna Kezar and Race & …

Promising Practices for Supporting College Students’ Well-being

May 5, 2025

By Joseph A. Kitchen College students’ well-being, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of startling statistics about the state of …

Supporting College Transitions: An Effective Peer Mentoring Model

May 5, 2025

By Joseph A. Kitchen Peer mentoring is a very common practice implemented by postsecondary institutions, student transition programs, and student support offices alike. Peer mentors …

Gang Lessons Learned from Former Gang Members to K-12 Educators

April 9, 2025

By Adrian H. Huerta In March 2025, I officially wrapped up my National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, awarded in 2022. As an education …

Gang Youth Research-Practice Partnership Provides Practical Advice for Researchers

April 8, 2025

For more than three years, USC, Long Beach City College (LBCC), and Centro CHA, a Long Beach-based nonprofit, partnered in the LBCC Phoenix Scholars (LBCCPS), …

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