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Gratitude for Work Colleagues

January 12, 2026

Research Professor Zoë Corwin reflects on her gratitude for two recently-retired work colleagues, as well as all the students, faculty and staff she's worked with …

Pullias Center Co-Director Adrianna Kezar Named a 2025 Fellow by the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

October 16, 2025

Adrianna Kezar, the Director of the Pullias Center, Dean's Professor of Leadership and the Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the USC Rossier School of …

“How Academic Freedom Will Make American Higher Education Great Again” Webinar Set for October 28th at 12 pm PT

October 16, 2025

Bill Tierney, University Professor Emeritus at the USC Rossier School of Education, will speak about the roots of academic freedom in the 20th century, discuss …

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 …

USC College Advising Corps Releases 2013-2025 Impact Report

September 1, 2025

This is community empowerment, and inside this report you’ll read stories of our impact, learn our model, and see the statistics about our reach. For …

USC Rossier Unites Two Leading Research Centers to Advance Equity in Higher Education

August 6, 2025

The merger of the Pullias Center for Higher Education and the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice creates a hub focused on strengthening leadership …

The Strategic Vision and Goals Behind Uniting the Pullias Center for Higher Education and Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice

August 6, 2025

A conversation with Professors Adrianna Kezar and Julie Posselt on merging two leading research centers to advance equity, and student access and success in higher …

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 …

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