On campuses all over the country, the advent of another Trump presidency has stoked serious concerns about what his war on diversity, equity and inclusion means for the continued political interference into higher ed, and uncertainties about how this work can continue on college campuses. In the just-released Mar/Apr issue of @ChangeHigher, Executive editor @AdriannaKezar posits in her editorial that "It's time to take stock of campus design for DEI, not move away." @USCRossier, @kcculver, @NADOHE_, @aacu

Don't miss your opportunity to join these innovative campus leaders from @MSUCAL and @UMassAmherst for our upcoming "Institutional Transformation to Support VITAL Faculty" webinar on Tuesday, March 11 at 12pm PT. Moderated by @AdriannaKezar and hosted by @aacu @ashleyfinleyphd, the webinar features highlights about how these two large public universities created inspiring policies and programs that support their VITAL/contingent faculty,. You'll also get some terrific tips on how to prepare your own 2025 Delphi Award application, opening on February 24. Register for the webinar here: @USCRossier, @kcculver

As more and more of our colleagues just say no to divisive social media platforms, we invite you to join us — and follow us — on Bluesky. @USCRossier, @AdriannaKezar, @DwuanaBTweeting, @ZCorwin, @SteveD1914, @royeljohnson, @Joey_Kitchen, @kLue_ed, @s0umyamishra, @MariamaPhD

It's a little more than a year since our treasured colleague Professor Tatiana Melguizo passed away. Her devotion to her family and friends was enormous, as was her passionate commitment and research supporting community college students and ensuring their success. With the creation of the Tatiana Melguizo Memorial Scholarship Fund for Community College Transfer Students, the @USCPullias and @USC hope to continue to make a difference for these students. Make your tax-deductible donation and learn more, here: @AdriannaKezar, @USCRossier, @melguizo

At last week's @aacu annual meeting, @USCPullias' @AdriannaKezar and @ashleyfinleyphd presented the 2024 #DelphiAwards to Michigan State University's College of Arts and Letters (@MSUCAL) and @UMassAmherst. Congratulations to these two innovative campuses for their tremendous support of their VITAL/contingent Faculty! @USCRossier, @kcculver

"Using Evidenced-Based Design to Support Gang-Impacted Students in an Urban Community College: Lessons From the Phoenix Scholars Program" is the title of a new 'New Directions for Higher Education' article featuring @lbccps, the Long Beach City College Phoenix Scholars. Authors Adrian Huerta, @DrMikeMunoz, Jose Ibarra-Virgen and Sonia De La Torre-Iniguez offer a brief understanding of the educational experiences of gang-impacted students in K-12 and postsecondary education. @USCRossier, @AdriannaKezar, @USC

Are you prepping your application for the 2025 Delphi Award? Learn how the 2024 winners, @UMassAmherst and @MSUCAL, created their award-winning programs/policies that positively impacted their VITAL faculty at this week's @aacu Annual Meeting. Friday, Jan. 24 at 9:30am. Learn more: @AdriannaKezar, @ashleyfinleyphd, @kcculver

Congratulations to @USCPullias's @royeljohnson on this prestigous honor.

Congratulations to @USCPullias Center director @AdriannaKezar who @educationweek ranked as #42 on their 2025 listing of Top 200 Influencers in Education, alongside many @USCRossier colleagues. The breadth and depth of Dr. Kezar's work in equity in #highereducation is significant, and we couldn't be prouder. @USCRossier, @PedroANoguera, @USC, @aacu, @ACEducation

New year, new @USCPullias newsletter! We're starting off 2025 with guest editor @royeljohnson, who explores anti-DEI legislation and offers some key recommendations to navigate these challenges. Read the full newsletter here: @USCRossier, @AdriannaKezar, @USCRaceEquity, #HigherEducation

The 2024 #DelphiAward winners, Michigan State University College of Arts and Letters (@MSUCAL) and @UMassAmherst, will be presented with their awards on Jan. 24 at @AACU's annual meeting. We are grateful to @TIAAInstitute for continuing their generous support of the Delphi Award and hope to see you at the meeting! @AdriannaKezar, @USCRossier, @kcculver

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year from the @USCPullias Center! We are excited to continue our important work advancing equity in higher education in 2025 and will continue to support #DEI for all students, faculty and campuses. @USCRossier, @AdriannaKezar, @DwuanaBTweeting, @ZCorwin, @SteveD1914, @royeljohnson, @Joey_Kitchen, @JuliePosselt, @EmilyRKoren, @kLue_ed, @s0umyamishra, @MariamaPhD

Amidst today's challenging cultural and political landscape, it's imperative that campuses develop new and creative strategies for continuing to advance #DEI goals. @USCPullias, along with our partner @TIAAInstitute, has published new research to help you do that, "Considerations and challenges of Implementing Shared Equity Leadership." Download the report and learn how to navigate the potential roadblocks: @AdriannaKezar, @USCRossier, @ACEducation

The @USCPullias and @AdriannaKezar's #DelphiProject can help faculty leaders continue to make changes even in the upcoming anti-union political environment. Learn more about how campuses' are creating positive and supportive policies and programs for their NTTF/VITAL faculty by visiting @USCRossier @USC @kcculver @aacu

Be sure to check out this new, special issue of @ChangeHigher, edited by @ethanris and David R. Johnson. The theme is "Ideas and Ideologies in Higher Education Policy," and includes excellent work from @HMccambly, @quinnmulroy, Antar Tichavakunda, Allison Palmadessa, Mike Hoa Nguyen, Barrett Taylor, Brendan Cantwell, Joy Ann Williamson-Lott, Jeremy Wright-Kim, and more! @AdriannaKezar, @kcculver, @USCRossier, @jwrightkim

Congratulations to @USCPullias and @USCRossier PhD candidate @GlendaPalaciosQ on successfully defending her dissertation proposal! We are so proud of you! @PedroANoguera, @AdriannaKezar, @ZCorwin, @SteveD1914

Professor @JuliePosselt serves as the guest editor for this month's @USCPullias newsletter, featuring new research and updates on a variety of her projects in the Equity in Graduate Education space. You'll also learn more about a new opportunity for campuses and organizations interested in Shared Equity Leadership and about our recent @ASHEoffice Special Merit award. Enjoy and Happy Holidays from the Pullias Center! @GradEdEquity, @EquityGradEd, @AdriannaKezar, @USCRossier, @SteveD1914, @USC, #highered