"Don’t let anybody stop you." In a time when the work of equity and access can feel heavy and even challenged, Desiree reminds us that you don’t need to be handed institutional permission to become who you’re meant to be. You simply have to be. If your work is making an impact, that’s what matters.

Join USC Rossier scholars for the Equity Research Talk Series: Belonging and Inclusion in Turbulent Times, a conversation about how research shapes community impact and the future of learning. Register: https://bit.ly/4cAKmXH

To everyone in our community celebrating Lunar New Year. The Year of the Fire Horse 🔥🐴 symbolizes passion, strength, and determination, qualities that resonate deeply in education. May the year ahead reflect that spirit in classrooms, research, & communities. #USCRossier #lunarnewyear #education

Keren Givol, LMFT and USC Rossier student, shares how the MFT program reshaped her purpose. Now pursuing the Mental Health Leadership EdD, she’s preparing to lead systems-level change in mental health. Learn more: EdD: https://bit.ly/4rx386U MFT: https://bit.ly/4kEOrvW #USCRossier

Policy landscape is changing. Financial pressure is mounting. Higher ed needs solutions. A national conference bringing together research, policy, and practice to explore solutions shaping the future of enrollment in higher education. Los Angeles | Feb 25–27, 2026 Register: https://bit.ly/49vUhwo

Counseling isn’t just technique, it’s love in action now. At USC Rossier, a new course in the Master of Education in Educational Counseling program challenges future counselors to see love as an intentional, present-day practice. #USCRossier #education #counseling

Join USC Rossier’s Grand Challenges & Opportunities Series (Part 3): “Building Otherwise—Schools as Sites of Collective Life.” Feb 26, 4–5:30 PM | In-person & Online Register by Feb 19: https://bit.ly/4c0qi0V #USCRossier #GrandChallenges #HigherEducation #EducationEvent

Knowledge is power. Education is opportunity. Growing up with opportunities, Alvin's committed to paying it forward using research, policy, and practice to expand educational access for historically marginalized students. #USCRossier #studentstories #education

Join researchers, policymakers, and enrollment leaders at CERPP 2026 to explore data-driven strategies, equity-centered practices, and bold ideas shaping the future of enrollment. 📍 Los Angeles | 📅 Feb 25–27, 2026 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4oReqll

Join researchers, policymakers, & enrollment leaders at 2026 Conference on Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) to explore data-driven strategies, equity-centered practices, & bold ideas shaping the future of enrollment. Register here: https://bit.ly/49vUhwo

What builds vaccine confidence? Trust, community leadership, and culturally grounded strategies. During her doctoral studies at USC Rossier, Synovia Moss EdD '25 helped lead a national effort to strengthen vaccine confidence in Black communities. #USCRossier #community #leadership

Congratulations to Huriya Jabbar on her promotion to Professor of Education. Recognized for her work on education policy, leadership, and equity, her research continues to shape important conversations in the field. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kj8xMc

Meet Stephen John Serrano, a second-year MEd in Educational Counseling student who finds balance through photography, fresh air, and community. His cohort has helped him grow as a lifelong learner and confident student advocate and made Rossier feel like home.

This February, celebrate Black History Month by engaging with history, culture and community. Attend LA’s Black History Month Festival, enjoy live performances at Forest Lawn, join a Black History reading challenge, or explore stories of Black leadership shaping industries today.

Congratulations to Valerie Gomez, recipient of the 2025 Ruth Strang Award from the NASPA Center for Women. The award recognizes her dissertation, Consejos, Cuentos, and Lived Experience, which examines how Latina immigrant mothers influence the educational pathways of Latina undergraduate students.

New UC San Diego study: students with strong grades arriving unprepared for college math. Morgan Polikoff examines the data gap created by eliminated tests, grade inflation & AI essays. His solution: state-funded assessments that help us understand & support student learning. https://bit.ly/49J84PQ

Yasemin Copur-Gencturk has been promoted to Professor of Education. A nationally recognized scholar and Katzman/Ernst Chair, her research uses artificial intelligence to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning, bridging AI, measurement, and teacher education. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rihlEz

Can AI make students better thinkers, or just better at taking shortcuts? Dean Pedro Noguera & Enrique Noguera (uncle & nephew, two generations) tackle AI in K–12 from skeptical & optimistic angles. Their conviction: Educators, not algorithms, must lead. https://bit.ly/4akQ11F

USC Rossier associate professor Royel Johnson has received the 2026 NASPA Faculty Council Outstanding Publication Award for From Foster Care to College, a book examining how education and child welfare systems shape college access. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45YsCkZ

Adrianna Kezar, Co-Director of the Pullias Center at USC Rossier, has been elected to the National Academy of Education, recognizing her impact on higher education leadership, organizational change, and equity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sQAr6f #AdriannaKezar #NAEd #USCRossier

Serving on a school board is more complex than many expect. Julie Marsh and James Bridgeforth share year-long insights from 10 California board members navigating growing demands, social media pressures, and high-stakes decisions. Listen to the NEPC podcast: https://bit.ly/49PfFv1 #SchoolBoards

“The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. But education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society.” Honoring Dr. King by doing that work with our students every day. #MLK #MLKDay #IntelligencePlusCharacter

From access to equity: A new project explores AI for all students USC Rossier’s EdPolicy Hub is leading the way in equitable AI in education with a substantial funding from Google .org. #USCRossier #AI #AIinEducation

Welcome back Trojans! ✌️ A new spring semester means new momentum, new connections, and new opportunities to level up. Let’s hit the ground running! What are you looking forward to the most this semester? #USC #USCRossier #trojans #USCtrojans #newsemester #newsem #spring #springsemester

"Good decisions made by good people ripple outward and strengthen entire communities." David Cash, professor of clinical education at USC Rossier, shared this reflection on community-centered leadership. What action will you take to strengthen the community around you? #USCRossier #leadership

In 2024, Sandra Lieberman established the Sandy Barry Lieberman MAT Scholarship Fund at USC Rossier. Her generous scholarship gift will support students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education Pathway. #USCRossier #FacultySpotlight #education #highereducation

This Holiday Season, we’re sharing five simple, science-backed tips by Kelly Greco, USC Rossier Professor of Clinical Education, to care for your mind and protect your peace during the holiday season. #USC #USCRossier #Holidayeason #SelfCare

After a long semester of late nights and deadlines, it’s finally time to rest. Stepping back isn’t falling behind, it’s how you return stronger. Take the break you’ve earned. How are you recharging this winter? #USCRossier #WinterBreak #RestAndRecharge

California's schools serve millions, but who's actually in charge? Recent research from Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) is sparking important conversations about how California's schools are governed. #USCRossier #education

Olivia Lam MAT ’15 has been named a Los Angeles Unified Teacher of the Year for her impact and dedication as a fifth grade teacher at Rosewood STEM Magnet. Congrats, Olivia! Photo: LAUSD #TeacherOfTheYear #LAUSD #RosewoodSTEM

Education isn’t a marathon. It’s a series of intentional sprints. David Cash, a clinical professor at USC Rossier, explains that viewing school as a nonstop marathon can lead to burnout. What’s your go-to way to recharge? #USCRossier #mentalhealth #wellness

Sometimes your mind needs a softer place to land. When studying gets loud, a change of space can help you breathe again. A few underrated spots to reset: • Founders Park • WPH Basement • VPD • Hammock Hill • Sculpture Garden • Leavey Library Share with us what’s your go-to spot? 🌱

Nearly 40% of California students are multilingual, but most teachers speak only English. The piece was co-authored with four additional teacher educators from across the state, including USC Rossier professor Stephanie Dewing. #USCRossier #Education

Pedro Noguera, dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, received the 2025 Transformational Leadership Award from Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute. The recognition honors his decades-long commitment to educational equity and the students and communities he continues to serve.

She’s led with courage and compassion, shaped by her experience as a first-gen college student. Maria G. Ott reflects on how identity and belonging guided her path in education. #GetToKnowRossier #USCRossier #FacultyStories #WomenInEducation #EducationLeadership

Words like vanishing and end pushed a false past-tense story about Native Americans. Reading Native authors brings living voices and a truer sense of the depth and diversity that’s always been here. Books: Whiskey Tender, Rez Rules, Wings of an Eagle, Indigenous Methodologies.

Honoring Indigenous heritage means recognizing histories shaping our world every day. Juan Chico Dimas shares five facts showing Native contributions are deep, powerful, and living. Indigenous history isn’t past tense, it’s teaching us every day. #NativeAmericanHeritage

Every Thanksgiving, we pause and feel grateful for the places and people that make our Trojan family so special. This season, we're especially thankful for our students, faculty, alumni, & the vibrant, supportive, and full-of-heart community that surrounds us. #Rossier #USC #USCTrojans

Listen to the latest episode of Education on the Line as Linda Darling-Hammond and Pedro Noguera make sense of how tests scores should be used as a tool in the classroom. Tune into the podcast: https://bit.ly/4rmweX2

AI is reshaping classrooms, but teachers in Qatar, the US, India, the Philippines, Colombia, Ghana, and Uganda face gaps in readiness, cultural relevance, and access. This builds on Stephen Aguilar’s WISE-supported research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ohJbif #AI #Education

Join enrollment leaders, researchers, and changemakers for thought-provoking sessions and powerful insights from voices shaping the future of the field. Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4oReqll Event information: https://bit.ly/49vUhwo #USCRossier #CERPP2026

What drives sustained district improvement? Darin Brawley, EdD '17, shares strategies from Compton USD: explicit academic language instruction, performance-based learning, continuous improvement. Results: 94% graduation rate, 3 years of consecutive growth. Full interview: .https://bit.ly/4pfbrTv

Urban Superintendents Academy welcomes Cohort 11! This year’s cohort of district leaders kicked off with a two-day leadership retreat at USC Rossier, engaging in equity-centered sessions, hands-on coaching, & team-building exercises. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oxViZo #USCRossier

Could student loan caps limit access to tomorrow’s careers? Andy Vaughn, a USC Rossier Doctor of Education alum says excluding certain programs from the federal professional degree list could limit student access to high-demand fields. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/47VqMSe #USCRossier

Happy Veterans Day. Behind every uniform: courage, resilience, lived experience. Some of those stories belong to people in our classrooms, on our research teams, leading in schools and communities. Take a moment today. Thank a veteran. Listen to their story.

USC Rossier faculty and doctoral students are presenting research this week at ASHE in Denver, a conference where higher education scholars address critical issues impacting colleges and universities. #ASHE2025 Learn more about the conference:https://www.ashe.ws/conference.

It's the First-Generation College Celebration! Today, we celebrate the resilience and achievements of first-gen trailblazers. We’re hearing powerful stories and advice from those who paved the way, making it easier for others to follow. #FirstGen #HigherEd #USCRossier #FirstGenCollegeCelebration

My halls fill with laughter and stories that remind me what family truly means. As Trojans and their loved ones return, I’m reminded that our spirit isn’t just about achievement it’s about belonging. Here’s to you, my extended family. #TrojanFamilyWeekend #RossierAsAPerson

Every first-gen journey begins with courage and grows through community. Jessica’s story shows that when you open a door, you create a path for others to follow. Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories! #uscrossier #rossier #firstgen

Tr’Vel Lyons's story proves that your starting point doesn’t define your finish line. As a first-gen student, he faced challenges head-on and carved his own path toward success. Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories! #uscrossier #rossier #firstgen