USC Rossier

College is more than a degree. It shapes opportunity, access, and growth. At the Pullias Lecture, education leaders highlighted the growing political pressures, rising costs, and cultural battles facing higher education today. #USCRossier #highered bit.ly/4dJ51cH

From teaching swim lessons to leading a school district, Catherine Kawaguchi’s journey shows how passion can grow into purpose. What started as a simple love for working with children evolved into a career in education and leadership. #USCRossier

Thank a Trojan! Join us to say thanks to a fellow Trojan who has given back to support you. As a thank you for participating, we’ll have cookies, stickers and special giveaways. Wednesday, March 25 from 11 a.m.–3p.m. at the Trojan Farmers Market. #TrojanThanksDay #FightOn #USC

True leadership starts with self-work. John Pascarella on why real organizational change begins with individuals and the shift from expert to learner. Watch the full video: bit.ly/4uOQxyf #USCRossier #GrowthMindset #OrganizationalChange #JohnPascarella

Can local TV news shape how people think about climate change? A new USC study—conducted by researchers from USC Price, the @USCSchaeffer, @USCAnnenberg, and @USCRossier —finds that even brief coverage of severe weather can increase concern about climate change and boost support for policies that protect against it. “Local TV news stations are widely trusted by audiences from across the political aisle, and therefore provide an excellent medium for communicating about climate change adaptation in a non-polarizing way,” said USC Price Professor Wändi Bruine de Bruin. Explore how media coverage influences public opinion across political lines priceschool.usc.edu/news/climate-c…

How can collaborative research improve the future of our schools? The Critical Policy Collective is bridging the gap between academic study and educational practice. bit.ly/4lImAvq

March is National Reading Month. Eugenia Mora-Flores, assistant dean of teacher education and professor of clinical education with distinction at USC Rossier, has a challenge for how educators think about multilingual learners. #USCRossier #NationalReadingMonth

It’s the first day of spring 🌸 A season of new beginnings, fresh ideas and meaningful growth. At USC Rossier, we’re asking: What are you growing this season? #FirstDayOfSpring #USCRossier #GrowthMindset #FutureOfEducation

Tracy Poon Tambascia and Ruth Chung have been promoted to Professor of Clinical Education with Distinction, recognizing their excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership and service at USC Rossier. Read more about their stories: bit.ly/4uB5tzX

From classroom teacher to superintendent, Melissa Moore’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership can begin with believing in yourself first. What started as a passion for working with children grew into a lifelong commitment to education, impact, and growth. #USCRossier

New doctoral cohorts are reshaping how professionals advance into leadership roles. USC Rossier is expanding its doctoral offerings by launching three new online cohorts starting in fall 2026. #USCRossier bit.ly/4bwPYjw

Great teams start with great leadership. USC Rossier’s new Master of Education in Sports Administration and Leadership (MSAL) program focuses on developing people-first leaders in sports, and a growing shift toward values-driven leadership in sports. bit.ly/4sk8iDU

Lasting student success starts with collective accountability. Shared Equity Leadership, developed by the Pullias Center, embeds equity into the core of institutional culture rather than isolating it within a single office. Click the link to learn more. bit.ly/4uAHWPG

AI is reshaping teaching and learning and district leaders must respond now. The 2026 Breakthrough Leadership Institute helps leaders turn AI uncertainty into clear district action. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4bsKh6l

How do you bring your best self into a world that feels like it’s unraveling? Watch the full panel discussion to explore what it means to show up fully for your communities by first honoring your own well-being.

Trust in education has fallen sharply, from 57% trust in higher ed in 2015 to 35% today. 55% are dissatisfied with K–12. But we’re not just looking at polarization, we’re focused on solutions. Read the 2025 USC Rossier Magazine: bit.ly/4sbtWu3 #USCRossier #EdEquity

Jenifer Crawford, Professor of Clinical Education at USC Rossier School of Education, highlights the power of relational accountability, setting shared ground rules rooted in respect, civil liberties & genuine understanding across differences. Watch the full panel discussion.

Equity Research Talk Series This seminar explores what it takes to move from enrollment to true inclusion in higher education, centering the experiences of justice-impacted and migrant students, and concluding with key research insights and implications. #USCRossier

Does AI help us rethink what we believe or does it quietly freeze our concepts in place? 🎧 Watch the full episode to hear the full discussion. Spotify: bit.ly/4smxYiO Apple: apple.co/4b1wsLM YouTube: youtu.be/WjsDhmbxwns #USCRossier

Can California’s new “science of reading” law finally move the needle on student literacy? A multi-year collaboration between USC Rossier, @USCDornsife and Stanford will evaluate the implementation of AB 1454, the state’s new science of reading law. bit.ly/4s13Cmc