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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 …

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 […]

May 1 Webinar: Preparing Graduate Admissions & Recruitment for Effects of COVID-19

April 20, 2020

The Pullias Center is co-hosting a special webinar and discussion on Friday, May 1 at 10:30am-12:00pm PT/ 1:30pm-3:00pm ET. Featuring our own Julie Posselt and …

Pullias Team Addresses Biases and Discrimination Hiding in Letters of Recommendation

March 26, 2020

Letters of recommendation are used in admissions and hiring to glean information and qualities which may go unnoticed in the review of an applicant’s file. …

Zoë B. Corwin in Education Dive: How colleges are using gamification to engage students

March 5, 2019

Colleges and universities are using gamification to engage Gen Z students, and the Pullias Center is at the forefront of this innovative trend. Today, Education …

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