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Pullias Center Co-Directors Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt Ranked Among Top RHSU Edu-Scholars for Public Influence in 2026

January 8, 2026

Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt, who serve as Co-directors of the Pullias Center, have both been selected among the top 200 scholars for public influence …

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 …

“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 …

“Transformative Change During Challenging Times with the Change Leadership Toolkit” Webinar Recording Now Available

September 29, 2025

This webinar included the latest with the Change Leadership Toolkit and its resources. It incorporated two campus change leaders who have used the Toolkit to …

From Community College Student to Tenured Professor

July 17, 2025

USC Rossier Associate Professor of Education Adrian Huerta reflects on his path, mentors and drive to disrupt educational systems through research and community impact.

“Daring to Lead Enrollment Management in a Time of Change and Management” CERPP Webinar Set for August 7th

June 23, 2025

Derek Kindle (University of Oregon) and Shelley Arakawa (WittKieffer) will discuss the recent WittKeiffer survey report, Chief Enrollment Officers in a Time of Change, Challenge …

“Supporting Equity on Campus in Today’s Contentious Political Environment” Webinar Recording Now Available

May 12, 2025

In this webinar co-produced by USC’s Race & Equity Center and Pullias Center for Higher Education, the Pullias Center's Dr. Adrianna Kezar and Race & …

Promising Practices for Supporting College Students’ Well-being

May 5, 2025

By Joseph A. Kitchen College students’ well-being, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of startling statistics about the state of …

Supporting College Transitions: An Effective Peer Mentoring Model

May 5, 2025

By Joseph A. Kitchen Peer mentoring is a very common practice implemented by postsecondary institutions, student transition programs, and student support offices alike. Peer mentors …

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