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Pullias Center Co-Directors Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt Ranked Among Top RHSU Edu-Scholars for Public Influence in 2026

January 8, 2026

Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt, who serve as Co-directors of the Pullias Center, have both been selected among the top 200 scholars for public influence …

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Meeting this Moment: Research-Informed, Law-Attentive, Purpose-Driven Resources and Support for Campus Leaders

December 10, 2025

I’m pleased to share information about a new initiative that the Pullias Center is helping lead in conjunction with colleagues at the American Association for …
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Associate Research Professor Joseph Kitchen Named Editor of the Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition

November 10, 2025

Dr. Joseph (Joey) Kitchen, Associate Research Professor at the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the USC Rossier School of Education, has been selected as …
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A Special Issue of The Journal of Higher Education Responds to Legislative Attacks on Colleges and Universities

November 4, 2025

USC Rossier University Professor Shaun Harper and Associate Professor Royel Johnson have been named 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Visionaries by the Los …
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The Compact for Academic Excellence: A Loyalty Oath in Disguise

November 4, 2025

USC Rossier University Professor Shaun Harper and Associate Professor Royel Johnson have been named 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Visionaries by the Los …
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Longtime Pullias Center Administrative Assistant Diane Flores Receives USC Rossier Award

October 27, 2025

Adrianna Kezar, the Director of the Pullias Center, Dean's Professor of Leadership and the Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the USC Rossier School of …
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Pullias Center Co-Director Adrianna Kezar Named a 2025 Fellow by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

October 16, 2025

Adrianna Kezar, the Director of the Pullias Center, Dean's Professor of Leadership and the Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the USC Rossier School of …
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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 …
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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 …
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