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Pullias Center Co-director Adrianna Kezar Elected to National Academy of Education

February 2, 2026

The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and USC Rossier is proud to announce that Adrianna Kezar, the Dean’s Professor of Leadership and the Wilbur-Kieffer …

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 …

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 […]

The Critical Role of Professional Societies in Advancing Equity

January 10, 2024

With funding from the National Science Foundation, scholars in the Pullias Center are exploring how professional societies embed and disseminate DEI reports in ways that shift the discourse and activity of their members. By Steve Desir As hubs for national communities within professions and disciplines, professional societies can and should play a critical role in […]

Kezar, Harper & Carducci Release New Book: Higher Education Leadership

January 10, 2024

Higher Education LeadershipChallenging Tradition and Foraging Possibilities Higher Education Leadership offers a groundbreaking exploration of leadership in higher education. Rozana Carducci, Jordan Harper, and Adrianna Kezar challenge traditional paradigms and ideologies that hinder progress—advocating instead for liberatory systemic change. The authors highlight new and evolving interdisciplinary leadership approaches for resisting and dismantling oppressive systems, including […]

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