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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 …

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 & …

Pullias Center Director Adrianna Kezar Ranked in Top 50 of Education Week’s 2024 Top Scholars

January 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 …

The Big Lie About Race in Schools: Why This Book Matters Now More Than Ever

January 7, 2025

When Shaun Harper (USC Race & Equity Center's Founder and Chief Research Scientist) and I began conceptualizing our newest book, The Big Lie About Race in …

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 …

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