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Pullias Center Founding Director William Tierney Awarded USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award

May 22, 2026

Noted higher education scholar and USC Pullias Center founding director William (Bill) Tierney has been awarded the prestigious 2026 USC Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award. Awarded …

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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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“A Green Book for Higher Education – Part II: Considerations for Black Communities on Campus in Perilous Times” Webinar Recording Now Available

October 2, 2025

Higher education needs a Green Book. At its core, the Green Book was about safe and dignified travel for Black people. Our first webinar was about the factors, forces …
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Pullias’ Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center Publishes New Guide Geared Toward Supporting PhD Students Selecting a Research Group

December 3, 2024

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) has selected the Pullias Center for Higher Education as this year’s recipient of the ASHE Special …
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The Pullias Center Accepts Special Merit Award From the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

November 26, 2024

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) has selected the Pullias Center for Higher Education as this year’s recipient of the ASHE Special …
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Scholarly Identity Development Among Civically and Community-Engaged Scholars

November 11, 2024

In an effort to continue progress toward the arc of social justice and educational equity, it is important for scholars and educators alike to advance …
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Translating Research into Actionable Policy Recommendations for Vulnerable Communities Across the P20 Pipeline

November 11, 2024

This fall, we are excited to announce the launch of our Critical Policy Institute — an immersive policy experience co-constructed with the Rossier Black student …
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Pullias Center Continues to Enhance and Expand the Change Leadership Toolkit Project with New Funding

November 7, 2024

The Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California (USC) has received an additional $600,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates …
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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. 

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