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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
Three Pullias Center alumni presented with the 2025 Racial Equity Alumni Award
The prestigious honor, which includes a $5,000 award, will support racial equity-related research and projects.
Preparing athletes ‘to win championships in the game of life’
Ahead of Sunday’s big game, professor Cory Buckner discusses the NFL’s DEI efforts, a new sports leadership program at USC Rossier and his predictions for the Super Bowl.
USC College Advising Corps to host college application and financial aid seminar for high school seniors affected by wildfires
February 13 seminar provides critical support to students navigating the admissions process.
At tech conference for women leaders in education, practitioners explore how AI can benefit education
The inaugural Tech, Power & Equity conference, organized by Voice4Equity, brought together 100 women superintendents and leaders
Six USC Rossier professors ranked among Education Week’s top scholars for public influence in education
Harper (#1 Government and Policy), Noguera (#1 Sociology), Kezar (#7 Curriculum, Instruction and Administration) and Polikoff (#8 Government and Policy).
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 of USC Rossier Magazine, we explore artificial intelligence's impact on teaching and learning.
