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ICYMI: Last week's webinar that explored Professional Learning Communities is now available for your viewing pleasure! Hosted by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team, the webinar explored how PLCs enhance student success with our research-practice

We know it’s been a hectic year, but here’s an opportunity to do something positive and be acknowledged for your good work. It is also time to promote good news about higher education.

What does it mean to be 'adaptive while providing opportunities for resistance?' Editors Adrianna Kezar and Dr. KC Culver explore this moment in higher education in the new May/June issue of Change Magazine. Plus, insightful articles from Sarah Pingel, Jerry Daday, Carrie B. Kisker

Did you know that family messages, encouragement, and assets increase the odds of students expressing STEM career aspirations by about 40%? See my new article based on a nationwide study of over 15,000 college-goers in Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. doi.org/10.1037/dhe000… USC Pullias Center for Higher Education USC Rossier

“It’s about the association of educational research with interests and values that are at odds with the administration’s priorities,” said Professor Julie Posselt in this new, insightful article “Funding Cuts are a ‘Gut Punch’ for STEM Education Researchers.” Read the full piece

Have you registered for next week's joint USC Pullias Center for Higher Education & USC Race and Equity Center webinar, "Supporting Equity on Campus in Today's Contentious Political Environment?" Adrianna Kezar and Jessica DeCuir-Gunby will share how our SEL and Everyday Equity Playbook can help #HE leaders at

🎓 Equity work in higher ed is under attack. Ready to lead with impact? Join us TOMORROW for a powerful webinar on navigating today’s climate w/ the Shared Equity Leadership model + Everyday Equity Playbook. uscrec.info/campus-webinar

Wednesday morning: We still have a few spaces left for you to attend the joint USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and USC Race and Equity webinar exploring "Today's Contentious Political Environment." Webinar begins at 11am PT — Register Here: uscrossier.zoom.us/webinar/regist… USC Rossier, Adrianna Kezar

"Thus far in his career, Adrian Huerta has secured more than $2.8 million in local, state, federal, and philanthropic dollars for projects tied to his research agenda...." Read more about newly-tenured Associate Professor Huerta's path from community college student to tenured

@royeljohnsonspoke with Spectrum News 1 about the politicization of public libraries—and what’s at stake for democracy, education, and marginalized communities. 📚🗳️ Check out the full story here: uscrec.info/spectrumnews

From community college to tenured professor, Adrian Huerta’s journey is rooted in persistence and equity. He champions access and success for marginalized students through research and real-world impact. Read Huerta’s full story: bit.ly/4kE3wgC #USCRossier

ICYMI: Terrific attendance at our joint USC Pullias Center for Higher Education-USC Race and Equity webinar last week. Missed it or want to watch it again? Here's your opportunity! youtube.com/watch?v=HgRpTl… USC Rossier

Juneteenth isn’t just a date. It’s a call to remember, gather, and reflect. It marks a history of delayed freedom, resilience, and community strength. If you’re looking to take part, several local events across Los Angeles are offering space to gather and celebrate today.

BREAKING NEWS: It's already been quite a year in #highered — and due to requests from our colleagues, we've decided to extend our 2025 Delphi Award application period for TWO WEEKS. Be sure to complete your application showing your systemic, scalable support of your

This new journal article from the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team explores measurement of social class in #highered research: USC Rossier Adrianna Kezar

Back in 2022, USC Rossier Associate Professor Adrian Huerta received a $990,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the LB City College Phoenix Scholars (LBCC Phoenix Scholars) program, which would significantly and positively change the lives of dozens of gang-impacted youth. Read the The Hechinger Report

Just two more days to complete your application for the 2025 Delphi Award. We're excited to partner with AAC&U and funder TIAA Institute to award $15,000 to two institutions that have created systemic, scalable policies and programs to support their VITAL/contingent faculty. Will

"In times like these, it’s important to remember that #highered has faced these type of threats before and will endure through this troubling period. For institutions to remain strong and healthy, we will need leaders that can provide hope..." states Adrianna Kezar in the new