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Value at a Glance
Alumni are California K–12 district superintendents.
USC Rossier-trained educators are responsible for 1/3 of the state's schoolchildren.
Faculty members among Education Week's top 200 scholars.
Pedro A. Noguera, Shaun Harper, Morgan Polikoff, Adrianna Kezar, Estela Mara Bensimon and Julie Marsh named among nation's most influential education scholars.
Of alumni say their USC Rossier education prepared them to be more effective in their career.
News & Insight
Education transforms individual lives as well as the trajectory of families and future generations
Takeaways from the 46th Pullias Lecture with Chancellor John B. King, Jr., State University of New York.
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Meeting the moment: Leadership for equity
2025 Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice Conference addressed today’s educational challenges and reimagined leadership strategies.
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Acclaimed author Reyna Grande and educational equity champion Bettina L. Love to speak at USC Rossier’s 2025 commencement ceremonies
The two keynote speakers will share their inspiring messages of resilience, advocacy and empowerment with the Class of 2025.
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Urban Superintendent Academy celebrates 10 years
The USC Rossier professional learning program has graduated over 200 education leaders and is currently accepting applications for its next cohort.
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At third Research for Impact Conference, 40 presentations on education research were given by over 70 faculty, staff, students, alumni and research partners
The single-day conference included plenary sessions, a keynote address on climate change education and the presentation of a new research award.
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From Our Alumni
“The diversity of folks in the EdD program allowed me to really open up my mind to other ways that I can use this degree.”
Rosalind Conerly EdD ’16
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
At City Heights Prep, Vargas intends to be “one of the many who carries the torch for USC Rossier’s mission and vision.”
Elias Vargas EdD ’17
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
“I was drawn into the Trojan Family and how highly spirited and connected the community is. USC also has a robust list of resources, opportunities and services that supported my holistic experience.”
Danelle Go PASA ’22
Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
USC Rossier Research Centers
Led by world-class faculty, our eight research centers conduct cutting-edge research in several critical areas. The work of our centers is guided by a desire to positively impact educational policy and practice at all levels.
Education in the Age of AI
In this issue ofUSC Rossier Magazine, we explore artificial intelligence's impact on teaching and learning.
Panel: The future of university admissions after the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action
How can leaders in undergraduate, graduate and professional admission use this moment to create more equitable systems?
Spring 2023 Master Class Series: Science Denial and Racism Denial
Professors Gale Sinatra and Shaun Harper define science denial and racism denial, discuss the parallels and consequences, and offer suggestions to address these critical issues going forward.
Inaugural Melbo Lecture on Thursday, August 25
The inaugural Melbo Lecture, “Leading in Times of Radical Change: Invitation to Lead for a New Future,” will examine how breakthrough leaders navigate crisis to create innovation and explore the connection between radical change and lead for a new future.
A banner year for faculty hires at USC Rossier
Dean Pedro A. Noguera welcomed six new faculty members for the fall 2021 semester, and many more new colleagues arrived on January 1, 2022 to join them.
NAI teams up with USC Rossier for Summer School Math Academy
This summer, in partnership with USC Rossier, students enrolled in the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) will participate in the launch of the Summer School Math Academy for eighth graders transitioning to ninth grade.
Annual education conference takes a deep dive into cultivating education equity
The 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) is heading to San Diego along with over five-dozen USC Rossier scholars who have prepared papers and presentations for the nation’s largest gathering of education researchers.
