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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 …

The Power of Purposeful Discussions in Times of Change

April 5, 2024

At the Equity in Graduate Education (EGE) Resource Center, we knew that the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on race-conscious admissions could lead to what recent …

Equity Styles of Race-Neutral Holistic Review: Lessons Learned From Two Programs

April 5, 2024

In the fall of 2022, with a decision from the Supreme Court about race-conscious admissions looming, our team sought to uncover for both researchers and …

USC Pullias Center Director Adrianna Kezar Receives 2024 ‘Exemplary Research’ Award from AERA’s Division J

March 27, 2024

Dr. Adrianna Kezar, director of USC’s Pullias Center for Higher Education and the Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the Rossier School of Education, has …

An Opinion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are Necessary, But Poor Substitutes For Justice

November 28, 2022

Many higher education leaders and pundits are convinced that affirmative action in college and university admission practices will be on the chopping block as a …

An Opinion: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Necessary, But Poor Substitutes For Justice

November 28, 2022

Many higher education leaders and pundits are convinced that affirmative action in college and university admission practices will be on the chopping block as a …

47th Annual ASHE Conference – Las Vegas, Nevada – November 16-19, 2022

November 16, 2022

Meet the Pullias Researchers at ASHE 2022 Thursday, November 17, 2:00 – 3:15pm, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Sunset 5 Living in the World Together: …

College Futures Foundation awards Grant to Create Racial Equity framework for California Community College Baccalaureate Program

November 15, 2022

USC’s Pullias Center, UCLA SE&IS and UC Davis School of Education are recipients of grant aimed to support the development of a racial equity framework …

Tatiana Melguizo and Pullias Center to Study Community College STEM Opportunities with NSF Grant

November 8, 2022

Non-STEM and STEM math tracks to be studied at LACCD’s Pierce College with a goal of advancing opportunity and equity in STEM participation at community …

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