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  1. An illustrated portrait of Carlos Cortez, as chancellor of the San Diego Community College District.
    Alumni Story

    San Diego Community College District celebrates a new chancellor

    Values of diversity, equity and inclusion have motivated USC Rossier graduate Carlos O. Cortez PhD ’06 throughout his career as an educator and administrator.

  2. The inaugural class of USC Rossier’s new Teacher Preparation Residency program in front of the Traveler statue at USC’s University Park Campus. Back row, left to right: Elijah Chesley BA ’21 and Joseph Arechiga; front row, left to right: Ramiro Alexander-Duchesne BA ’ 17, Jamie Roman Nunez, Lauryn Merriweather and Derringer Dillingham
    Education News

    The future teachers of Los Angeles

    Meet the first class of USC Rossier’s new Teacher Preparation Residency program.

  3. Portrait of Amy Henderson on the USC campus.
    Student Story

    The making of a therapist

    As she built a life in America, international student Amy Henderson found her vocation in USC Rossier’s Marriage and Family Therapy program.

    Featured Faculty

  4. An apple balances on the edge of a wooden desk.
    Education News

    Turning around the teacher crisis

    As teacher shortages trouble the nation, USC Rossier’s new teaching residency program aims to prepare educators for the challenges of L.A. classrooms and create a more diverse workforce.

    Featured Faculty

  5. A high school student, dressed in a cap and gown, delivers a speech at graduation.
    Rossier News

    USC Hybrid High turns 10

    A decade after opening its doors, the school, developed through a partnership with USC Rossier, is ranked among the state’s best.

    Featured Faculty

  6. Autumn, a student in the Crenshaw Family YMCA’s after-school program, measures the structure she built for a bridge building challenge. (Photo/Rebecca Aranda)
    Education News

    What do universities owe their communities?

    USC Rossier can lead the way in showing how universities can and should show up for their communities.

    Featured Faculty

  7. Sylinda (left) and Aja (right) participate in a yoga class during after-school programming at the Crenshaw Family YMCA.
    Student Story

    With Veda Ramsay-Stamps MPA ’18 at the helm, the Crenshaw Family YMCA has become an essential community hub

    After a career in public policy took this Global EdD student from Washington, D.C., to Fresno, Calif., Ramsay-Stamps found her way back to the heart of L.A.

    Featured Faculty

  8. Illustrated portrait of Margo Pensavalle.
    Faculty News

    ‘Teachers are doing the most important job in the world’

    Margo Pensavalle EdD ’93 draws on nearly 50 years of experience in education to create a residency program that meets the moment.

  9. Danelle Go PASA '22 (Photo/Rebecca Aranda)
    Student Story

    Finding a path to higher education and advocating for others

    Danelle Go PASA '22 on her educational journey and representing her heritage.

  10. Brenden Scott MAT ’22 at 93rd Street Elementary School in Los Angeles where he student-taught fourth grade. (Photo/Rebecca Aranda)
    Student Story

    How a decorated student-athlete and pre-med major found his way to the classroom

    Brenden Scott MAT ’22 discusses his path to education and the surprises and challenges of teaching.

    Featured Faculty