Dreamers have been called escapists, romantics, or simply 'heads in the clouds'. But USC Rossier research uncovers how powerful sharing dreams and stories with your grandparents can be. ✨ rossier.usc.edu/news-insights/…

New Research: CESR, Morgan Polikoff 🏳️‍🌈, Amie Rapaport, Anna Rosefsky Saavedra and Dan Silver analyze data on children's mental health and its relationship with school outcomes: edsource.org/2024/helping-s…

Congratulations to USC Pullias Center for Higher Education faculty member Adrián H. Huerta, Ph.D., on being a co-winner of the Anna Julia Cooper Early Career Award. We are extremely proud of his achievements and contributions to the Pullias Center for Higher Education and higher education overall.

Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable leader in education—Roger Rossier. As we reflect on his life’s work, let's continue to embrace the values Roger championed: equity, excellence, and opportunity. Learn more about his legacy: bit.pulse.ly/lpffq0yvm0

Congratulations to Professor of Education and Psychology Erika Patall on her election by the APA Council of Representatives to become a Fellow of APA Division 15, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding contributions to psychological research and educational practice.

Just a few more days until classes begin! We can't wait to welcome you back for another year of learning, connection, and growth. What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming academic year?

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s kickoff event! It was great to see you all as we welcomed the new academic year. We look forward to many more moments together to come!

Assoc. Prof. of Education Stephen Aguilar was featured in a recent article from The Atlantic, citing the importance of experimenting with AI tools to explore possibilities for student expression, rather than just avenues for cheating. Read more. bit.pulse.ly/cywtob21si

Join the USC Equity-Minded Teaching Institute! Open to faculty & leaders aiming to create equitable classrooms for Asian, Black, Indigenous, & Latinae students. Free modules start Oct 7th! Sign up: uscrec.info/eventbrite-emti #EquityInEducation #RaceConsciousTeaching

Happy FDOC! Whether it’s your first year or your last, we hope today marks the beginning of an incredible journey and that you make the most of every moment to come. Welcome back, Trojans!

Did you have a chance to check out the Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center team research on "Identifying and Leveraging Community Cultural Wealth in Physics Bridge Programs?" Learn more about how many physics bridge program students can use their cultural capital to their own advantage in their

Welcome to the fall semester, PhD students! We are so excited to have you whether it is your first year at USC or you are continuing your journey. What are you looking forward to the most for this semester?

Congratulations to Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, Professor of Education and the Robert H. Naslund Chair in Curriculum and Teaching, on her election as the new president of the American Psychological Association’s Educational Psychology Division. Read more. bit.pulse.ly/d6yypod5pn

Shaun Harper was recently interviewed by CNN on the matter of conservative activist Robby Starbuck and his campaign against major brands' DEI policies and climate change initiatives. Read more on Harper's view and the broader impact of Starbuck's actions. cnn.pulse.ly/2rfzyrobeo

Assistant professor of education Dwuana Bradley recently appeared on "¿Qué pasa, HSIs?," a podcast dedicated to everything Hispanic-Serving Institutions, to discuss the ways HSIs can learn from HBCUs. Listen to the full podcast to learn more. bit.pulse.ly/7tq4imywsn

To all the #educators who have worked tirelessly to start the new school year, from organizing classrooms to welcoming new students, we want to give you your flowers. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Enjoy your rest this Labor Day—you deserve it! #happylaborday

Applications for the 2024–2025 cohort of our EdTech Accelerator Program are open September 1–30! This 6-month virtual program supports tech-enabled education startups, including operational guidance, mentorship, and networking. Read more and apply today! bit.pulse.ly/pwirud1zbl

Green Week empowers the Trojan community to engage in eco-friendly behaviors and activities. Read more to discover how we can drive these efforts forward this week and beyond. #GreenWeek bit.pulse.ly/22hg1myggt

Provost Professor Shaun Harper recently appeared on "1A," a podcast distributed by NPR that explores key issues such as policy, politics, and technology, to discuss the declining enrollment of men in college. Listen to the full podcast to learn more. bit.pulse.ly/6ekajor2as

Huriya Jabbar, USC Rossier associate professor, discusses her new book, Discredited. She and co-author Lauren Schudde investigate student-transfer pathways from community colleges to four-year institutions—and a blueprint for reform. Learn more: bit.pulse.ly/mv25ejeg7z