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Congratulations to our 2026 Pullias Center Graduates

May 5, 2026

This May, the Pullias Center is proud to have three of our hard-working Ph.D. students graduating from the Rossier School of Education, as well as …

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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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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 …
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“Institutional Transformation to Support VITAL Faculty” Webinar Recording Now Available

February 5, 2025

This webinar, co-produced by the Pullias Center and the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), explores innovative practices and lessons learned from institutional change …
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The Big Lie About Race in Schools: Why This Book Matters Now More Than Ever

January 7, 2025

When Shaun Harper (USC Race & Equity Center's Founder and Chief Research Scientist) and I began conceptualizing our newest book, The Big Lie About Race in …
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Under Siege: Racial Equity in Texas Higher Education Amid Anti-DEI Legislation

January 7, 2025

Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock—and honestly, who could blame you given these trying times—you’re likely aware of the ongoing assault on diversity, equity …
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New Research and Evaluation on Approaches to Collaborative Change

December 10, 2024

Some conditions and strategies are more conducive than others to organizational learning and institutional change. As the Pullias Center works with the community to improve …
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Moving Forward Together: Navigating Change, Managing Burnout and Pursuing Systemic Change Toward Equity

December 9, 2024

The last four years have been tumultuous in higher education — our efforts have been marked by unprecedented COVID campus shutdowns, civil unrest, graduate student …
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The Pullias Center for Higher Education publishes a monthly digital newsletter during the academic year that recaps our recent news and puts a spotlight on a different area of our research each issue. 

Click here to access the archive of past newsletters from the 2019-2026 academic years.

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