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Broadening Access through Law-Attentive Design: Leading from Mission with Clarity — The Role of Institutional Policy Webinar set for Tuesday, February 17th at 12pm PT

January 26, 2026

Pullias Assistant Research Professor Steve Desir moderates this session that explores how leaders can make thoughtful, mission-aligned decisions about how their institutions operate and move …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Research Professor Ron Hallett’s Full Circle Moment

February 13, 2024

Ron Hallett is the newest faculty member at the Pullias Center, having joined last month as a Research Professor. It’s a full circle moment for …

“Meeting Higher Education’s Most Pressing Challenges with the Change Leadership Toolkit” Webinar set for Tuesday, February 13

January 24, 2024

Join hosts Adrianna Kezar, Susan Elrod and Elizabeth Holcombe for this introductory webinar to the Change Leadership Toolkit....

Institutional Transformation to Support Contingent Faculty – A Delphi Award Webinar — Wednesday, February 21

January 23, 2024

In this Pullias Center webinar, in partnership with AAC&U, we will will explore innovative practices and lessons learned from institutional change initiatives aimed at the …

Tatiana Melguizo, respected professor and a leader in the fields of education and economics, passes away at the age of 55

January 18, 2024

We are saddened to announcement the untimely and sudden passing of one of our Pullias Center faculty members, USC Rossier Professor Tatiana Meguizo.

Pullias Postdoctoral Scholars Look to the Future

January 10, 2024

As a premiere research center dedicated to furthering equity in higher education, the Pullias Center has long been a central hub for students, researchers and scholars to hone their skills and knowledge prior to joining academe. Now, postdoctoral scholars Emily Koren, Soumya Mishra, Mariama Nagbe and Ralitsa Todorova are completing their assignments with the Center […]

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