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The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity.
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
For Kia Hill, being first-gen isn’t just about her own success, it’s about inspiring her siblings and proving that anything is possible.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Maria Ott turned uncertainty into opportunity.

From navigating college to mentoring future educators, she’s proof that you do belong!

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
For Valerie Gomez, being First-Gen is more than an achievement, it’s a continuation of her family’s story.

Now, she’s giving back through her scholarship making sure others can keep climbing too!

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join us during Trojan Family Weekend for:

Trojan Resilience: Building Mental Strength and Supporting Others

Kelly Greco will share empowering wellbeing strategies rooted in strength, compassion, and the Trojan spirit.

📍 Thursday, 1–1:50 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hWvuUx

#USCRossier #Wellbeing #FightOn
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
DeAnthony Friday’s First-Gen story is all about breaking barriers and creating your own legacy.

Hear his story about how your zip code doesn’t define your destiny.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Gabriela Torres’s First-Gen story is rooted in courage, faith, & perseverance.

She stepped onto a college campus without a roadmap yet every challenge led her towards her pride today.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
USC’s Innovation Catalyst Program is now open for applications. 🚀

Grants + structured support for:
• Early-stage research
• IP validation
• Startup launch
• Student innovator experience

Info webinar: Nov 5, 10–11 AM (PT)
Register: https://bit.ly/4qyicS1

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wyqag1
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: USC Innovation Catalyst Program – New Funding Opportunities for Trojan Innovators.
Join the Office of Research and Innovation for an informational webinar on the Innovation Catalyst Program. This exciting program demonstrates OORI's ongoing dedication to supporting USC students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they turn bold ideas into ...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Home can be a meal, a song, or a community that reminds you you’re not alone.

For Danelle, it’s pamilya.
For Jason, it’s roots and togetherness.
For Atheneus, it’s Kapwa shared humanity.
For Beverly, it’s flavor, memory, and strength.

The Filipino spirit is love that endures.

#FilAmStories
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Congratulations to Dean Pedro Noguera, inaugural inductee into the Multilingual Education Hall of Fame at the 2025 @NABE- National Association for Bilingual Education Conference! 🎉

Read more about the recognition here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/47fASy9

#USCRossier #NABE2025
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“All politics is local.” But what happens when local politics divide communities?

A new USC EdPolicy Hub report explores how California school boards are navigating democracy in divided times.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3JwPP5L

#EducationPolicy #SchoolBoards #USC
USC EdPolicy Hub report highlights governance challenges of California school boards amid rising polarization
As school boards become venues for intense local debate, members face mounting pressures that point to the need for additional preparation and training.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Did you see Monday's game 3 of the World Series, and the wonderful 18th inning victory of the
@losangelesdodgers.bsky.social? What a game!
Here's another fabulous event that happened at Dodger Stadium — the 10th Anniversary of the USC College Advising Corps! youtu.be/ozsydqvJUGg
USC College Advising Corps Ten Year Anniversary
YouTube video by USC Pullias
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October 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If access is conditional, can higher education serve the public?

USC’s “DEI Under Fire” highlights rising anti-DEI legislation. Kendrick B. Davis: “If access is conditional and inclusion retractable, higher education cannot claim to serve the public.”

🔗https://bit.ly/3WhMWbS
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Join us in Los Angeles, Feb 25–27, 2026, for CERPP 2026, where leaders, researchers, and changemakers explore this year’s theme: Institutional Resilience.

Featuring Dr. Kedra Ishop, one of the nation’s leading voices in enrollment management.
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
October is Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the resilience, scholarship, and organizing that have advanced equity in schools and policy.

Across generations, Filipino Americans have transformed schools, scholarship, and practice.

October 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across South Asia and beyond, honors the triumph of light over darkness.

To everyone celebrating, may this season bring warmth, renewal, and joy.
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Meet Gigi, a Marriage & Family Therapy student who’s all about authenticity, laughter, and cookies.

Inspired by Prof. Sandra Smith’s humor and honesty, she’s learned not just therapy but life.

Her self-care? Cookies, stickers, and K-Town finds. Her takeaway? Growth, compassion, and community.
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Icy lemonade, warm sun, and laughter on the WPH lawn. 🍋

From paper airplanes to kudos boards, the Office Olympics brought staff together to pause, recharge, and reconnect through a little friendly competition.
October 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM