Attend, "A Green Book for Higher Education: Exploring ‘External’ Forces Shaping Black Student Life” by alum @tichavakunda.bsky.social, a winner of the 2025 Alumni Award: shorturl.at/XTYpf @uscrossier.bsky.social, @drkalebbriscoe.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

How does your campus implement change? In this webinar, you'll find out how two university leaders used @uscpullias.bsky.social's Change Leadership Toolkit to achieve different types of change goals. shorturl.at/RsZaC @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social, @dradjgonzalez.bsky.social

Congratulations to @uscpullias.bsky.social and @uscrossier.bsky.social's own @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social on being named a 2025 #AscendFellow at the Aspen Institute! We couldn't be prouder! shorturl.at/WyKu6 @akezar.bsky.social, @drmikemunoz.bsky.social, @usc.edu, @aspeninstitute.bsky.social

A new academic year and a new @uscpullias.bsky.social newsletter! Read about our merger and more: conta.cc/3V9jwfv @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social, @zcorwin.bsky.social, @ronaldhallett.bsky.social, @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social, @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social

In this webinar, join higher education experts as we discuss how institutional factors can facilitate or inhibit environments for Black students. shorturl.at/EI5ah @uscrossier.bsky.social, @tichavakunda.bsky.social, @drkalebbriscoe.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

In this new @insidehighered.com op-ed, @akezar.bsky.social and Susan Elrod posit that to confront external threats to higher ed, campus leaders need to address an internal one: the faculty-administration divide. Read the op-ed here: shorturl.at/5ZN2P @uscrossier.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social

More than ever, #highered needs to be intentional about institutional systemic change. This webinar will explore updates to our Change Leadership Toolkit with @AlyssaCrittenden and @JenniferDrake. Register: shorturl.at/uilj3 @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social, @dradjgonzalez.bsky.social

“There’s something racially symbolic about how Black leaders are penalized for pursuing equity and presumed to be acting out of ideology rather than justice," @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in @chronicle.com: shorturl.at/MOHHI @katiemangan.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

When we deliver tangible value — educational excellence, new opportunities, and forward-looking ideas — trust grows in #HE. @julieposselt.bsky.social & @akezar.bsky.social write in this new @diverseissues.bsky.social op-ed, that we are Stronger Together: shorturl.at/Zx3XB @uscrossier.bsky.social

“This is a win for us. The problem is that this is now six months later,” said @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social, PhD in this new, informative article on updates to DEI program regulations. Read more below:

Check out the @uscpullias.bsky.social Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team's new paper in The Chronicle of Evidence-based Mentoring: "Peer Mentoring as a catalyst for Low-Income Student Success:" shorturl.at/vj3BN @uscrossier.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social, @zcorwin.bsky.social

BREAKING NEWS: We are excited to announce the merger of our @uscrossier.bsky.social research centers: @uscpullias.bsky.social and USC CERPP! Led by @akezar.bsky.social and @julieposselt.bsky.social, this brings together two respected research centers focused on higher education. shorturl.at/wMKh1

We have some news to share that strengthens @uscrossier.bsky.social and @uscpullias.bsky.social's ability to support institutions in removing barriers to college access and ensuring student success. Stay tuned for our announcement on August 12! @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

Join our colleagues at the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice and their panel for this webinar Thursday at 12:00 pm. Derek Kindle and Shelley Arakawa will discuss the recent Wittkieffer survey report. shorturl.at/yKA0B @uscrossier.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

“For too many Black leaders, their commitment to these issues are treated as partisan, even when it’s backed by evidence and even aligned with the institutional mission,” noted @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social. Read the @chronicle.com article here: @uscrossier.bsky.social

California's AB705, which successfully maximized student access to transfer-level math and English courses in community colleges, appears to have some unintended consequences. Read more in this new article: shorturl.at/C1UHk @soumyam.bsky.social, @federickngo.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Royel M. Johnson, Jihye Kwon, and Adrián Trinidad surveyed nearly 30,000 students at California Hispanic‑Serving Community Colleges to see how faculty interactions shape campus racial. Dive into the article via this link: lnkd.in/gcswC9zh #HigherEd #RacialClimate

Thanks to all campuses that applied for the 2025 Delphi Award. Winners will be announced in September — $15,000 may be coming to your campus to continue your support of contingent/VITAL faculty! @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social

"...it’s important to remember that #highered has faced these type of threats before and will endure through this troubling period...we will need leaders that can provide hope..." states @akezar.bsky.social in Change Higher shorturl.at/n0jAV @uscrossier.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social

Two more days to submit your application for the Delphi Award! We're partnering with @aacu.org and TIAA to award $15,000 to two institutions that have created policies and programs to support their faculty. shorturl.at/P81DQ @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social

Back in 2022, @uscrossier.bsky.social Associate Professor @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social received a grant from the @usedgov.bsky.social for the Long Beach City College Phoenix Scholars program, transforming the lives of dozens of gang-impacted youth. Read here: shorturl.at/Iocfk @akezar.bsky.social

Due to requests, we've decided to extend our 2025 Delphi Award application period for TWO WEEKS. Complete your application showing your support of your VITAL/contingent faculty by July 11! Apply here: shorturl.at/hIU6U @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @aacu.org, @kcculver.bsky.social

@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social spoke 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

"Thus far in his career, @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social has secured more than $2.8 million in local, state, federal, and philanthropic dollars for projects tied to his research agenda...." Read more about Professor Huerta's path: shorturl.at/Cf3Zg @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social

Join us + @uscpullias.bsky.social for a game-changing webinar where Drs. Kezar, DeCuir-Gunby & Hernandez-Hamed will unveil research-backed tools like the Shared Equity Leadership model + Everyday Equity Playbook to help you in today’s climate. 🗓 Wed, June 11 | 11AM PT 🔗 uscrec.info/campus-webinar

We still have a few spaces left for you to attend the @uscpullias.bsky.social and @uscraceequity.bsky.social webinar exploring "Today's Contentious Political Environment." Webinar begins at 11am PT — Register Here: shorturl.at/r5JdQ @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @drd-g.bsky.social

Register for @uscpullias.bsky.social & @uscraceequity.bsky.social webinar, "Supporting Equity on Campus in Today's Contentious Political Environment?"! @akezar.bsky.social and @drd-g.bsky.social will share how SEL and Everyday Equity Playbook can help leaders navigate challenges. shorturl.at/r5JdQ

“It’s about the association of educational research with interests and values that are at odds with the administration’s priorities,” said @julieposselt.bsky.social in this new article “Funding Cuts are a ‘Gut Punch’ for Stem Education Researchers.” Read here: bit.ly/458Jnuq @uscrossier.bsky.social

What does it mean to be 'adaptive while providing opportunities for resistance?' @akezar.bsky.social and @kcculver.bsky.social explore this issue of Change Magazine. Plus, articles from @sarah-pingel.bsky.social, Jerry Daday, Carrie Kisker and more. shorturl.at/2Icsx @uscrossier.bsky.social

Last week's webinar that explored Professional Learning Communities is now available for your viewing pleasure! Watch here: bit.ly/3HsA7am @amygoodburn.bsky.social, @zcorwin.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social, @unlincoln.bsky.social, @unkearney.bsky.social

Only one month left to submit your Delphi Award application! Tell us how your campus supports your VITAL/contingent faculty and join previous winners @umassamherst.bsky.social and MSUCAL. shorturl.at/FrLdQ @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @aacu.org, @kcculver.bsky.social,

We are excited to join @uscraceequity.bsky.social for this webinar on June 11. "Supporting Equity on Campus in Today's Contentious Political Environment" will feature the Shared Equity Leadership model and new brief: bit.ly/3H1Amci @drd-g.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

USC Rossier celebrated the Class of 2025 🎓 Doctoral & master's grads crossed the stage ready to lead, question, and transform education. #USCRossier #EducationLeadership #uscgrad bit.ly/4mrBsyc

Join tomorrow's webinar by the PASS team to learn and explore how PLCs can enhance student success with our research-practice partners! bit.ly/42pbtyt @amygoodburn.bsky.social, @zcorwin.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social, @unlincoln.bsky.social, @unkearney.bsky.social

Join @akezar.bsky.social for the @onehe.bsky.social webinar, "Supporting Adjuncts: Creating Sustainable and Practical Solutions" on May 29 at 11:30am PT. The panel will explore solutions for supporting adjunct faculty. shorturl.at/OPcsD @uscrossier.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social, @aacu.org

"Low pay and the precarity of their jobs has a direct impact on faculty members’ ability to do good work," says @akezar.bsky.social in "The Faculty Salary Squeeze," a new article from @chronicle.com's @adriennelu.bsky.social: www.chronicle.com/article/the-... @uscrossier.bsky.social

🌟 "I want students to leave my class as better humans." 🌟 Leonor Luis, USC Rossier 2025 Master's Commencement speaker, believes teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling to make a difference. Read her story: bit.ly/4kjjSLe #USCGrad #FutureEducators #InspiringChange #TeachingWithPurpose

"Even just the rhetoric against DEI coming from the federal government is 'having a chilling effect,'" according to @akezar.bsky.social in @grahamvyse.bsky.social new @chronicle.com insights report "Sustaining Change: Efforts to Expand Student Success." shorturl.at/E1xsw @uscrossier.bsky.social

Mariama Nagbe and Latoya Teague gave an invited presentation titled “Black Ancestral Text Analysis” for the Researching Race Professional Development Series hosted by the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the University of Buffalo. bit.ly/439gDyM @uscrossier.bsky.social

Check out the May @uscpullias.bsky.social newsletter guest edited by Professor Joseph Kitchen! conta.cc/43atBwt @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social

Our Promoting At-Promise Student Success team is sharing how Professional Learning Communities can enhance success in this webinar on May 21: bit.ly/42pbtyt @amygoodburn.bsky.social, @zcorwin.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social, @unlincoln.bsky.social, @unkearney.bsky.social

"Higher education — in comparison with other employment sectors such as health care and business — has “channeled very little support and funding into leadership development,” according to @akezar.bsky.social in @drkevinrmcclure.com's leadership column in @chronicle.com: shorturl.at/TdK4j

Be sure to check out the @uscpullias.bsky.social researchers at the rest of the #AERA2025 conference sessions! shorturl.at/YoIGV @ronaldhallett.bsky.social, @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social, @jimmyaguilar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social for this #AERA2025 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social, @shelbyleighsm.bsky.social, @juliemarsh.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social at #AERA2025 tomorrow at 12pm when he signs his new book, "From Foster Care to College" Booth #330 / 429..."A Must Read" @akezar.bsky.social, @uscraceequity.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social for this #AERA2025 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social for this #AERA2025 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @zcorwin.bsky.social, @ronaldhallett.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

We are honored to have TIAA as our funding partner for the #DelphiAward, which awards $15,000 to 2 institutions that are supporting contingent faculty. Applications are now open till the end of June: shorturl.at/aTBUF @aacu.org, @akezar.bsky.social, @kcculver.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social for this #AERA2025 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @adrianhuertaphd.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social for this #AERA2025 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @uscrossier.bsky.social