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USC opens a new campus, but there’s concern about its soul

USC opens a new campus, but there’s concern about its soul

September 6, 2017May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change, Pullias Voices william tierney

William G. Tierney discusses the new USC village and the unsettling campus atmosphere in a recent issue of University World News.

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William Tierney: A new body for USC, but not enough soul

William Tierney: A new body for USC, but not enough soul

September 3, 2017May 25, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change, Pullias Voices usc william tierney

William Tierney:
A new body for USC, but not enough soul

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Tierney speaks on ethical organizational cultures

Tierney speaks on ethical organizational cultures

November 19, 2014May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change william tierney

On November 17, Bill Tierney spoke at the University of North George to outline 7 conditions that an organization must meet in order to foster a culture of innovation. Read the story at USC Rossier News.

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First in the World (FITW) Grant

First in the World (FITW) Grant

September 30, 2014May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Digital equity digital equity william tierney zoe corwin

Professors William G. Tierney, Zoë B. Corwin, and Gale Sinatra received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for their 4-year project, Improving Access to College through Games, Technology, and Social Media. Read the official press release for more information and the full article on the Rossier School of Education website.

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Punishing Public Service

Punishing Public Service

April 3, 2014May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change, Pullias Voices Antar Tichavakunda william tierney

Pullias Research Assistant Antar Tichavakunda and Pullias co-director William G. Tierney wrote about the proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Read their thoughts published on the Huffington Post here.

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Academic Affairs: A Love Story

Academic Affairs: A Love Story

February 15, 2014November 12, 2018 pulliasadmin Publications william tierney

William G. Tierney published his first novel, “Academic Affairs: A Love Story: – a warm-hearted novel that explores the strengths and weaknesses of individuals who populate universities. To learn more and to buy the book, visit Tierney’s personal website.

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Tierney Elected to Membership in National Academy of Education

Tierney Elected to Membership in National Academy of Education

January 17, 2014May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Awards william tierney

William G. Tierney, along with 13 other education leaders, were elected to membership in the National Academy of Education for their valuable contributions to educational research and policy development. To learn more about the story, read the story in USC Rossier News.

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Wrong Answer on Remediation

Wrong Answer on Remediation

November 8, 2013May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change, Pullias Voices william tierney

William G. Tierney and Julia Duncheon talk about remediation in the community colleges. Read the op-ed in Inside Higher Ed.

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What Justin Bieber Can Teach the New UC President

What Justin Bieber Can Teach the New UC President

October 23, 2013May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Academic governance & change, Pullias Voices william tierney

In this op-ed article in The Huffington Post, William G. Tierney talks about what Janet Napolitano needs to do to succeed as the UC’s president. Read the article here.

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Tierney Awarded Fellowship at HKU

Tierney Awarded Fellowship at HKU

August 23, 2013May 29, 2018 pulliasadmin Awards william tierney

William G. Tierney has been awarded a visiting fellowship at the University of Hong Kong to build higher education studies. Read about it in USC Rossier News.

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uscpullias USC Pullias Center for Higher Education @uscpullias ·
12 Mar

Lot's going on at the @USCPullias this spring! The Pullias Lecture, multiple webinars, notable awards and more! Read the issue here: https://conta.cc/4lmYaHF

@AdriannaKezar, @uscrossier, @aacu, @royeljohnson, @_JimmyAguilar, @ZCorwin, @Joey_Kitchen

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11 Mar

No foolin'.... you're invited to our upcoming "Institutional Transformation to Support VITAL Faculty" joint webinar with @aacu coming up on April 1! The 2025 winning strategies from @fgcu and @montclairstateu will be featured, with tips on preparing your own 2026 Delphi Award

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9 Mar

We are excited to have @oneheglobal and @realadjunctions join @USCPullias as our new sponsors for the annual Delphi Award! This $15,000 award is presented to 2 institutions annually that have created innovative, institution-wide programs and policies that support their contingent

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4 Mar

Have you made your reservation for the 47th Pullias Lecture with Dr. Stacie Bloom, @SloanFoundation's president and CEO? Dr. Bloom joins a long list of esteemed Lecture speakers for the April 7 event at @USC, with her timely topic: "Strategic Philanthropy in Higher Education:

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3 Mar

For campus leaders looking to make meaningful change, two change models created by @USCPullias researchers have complementary perspectives. In our new report, we've brought together Shared Equity Leadership and the Change Leadership Toolkit to help guide you to create impactful,

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25 Feb

How has #highered been responsive been responsive to external forces over the years? In the new issue of @ChangeHigher, @AdriannaKezar breaks it down and posits that campus leaders still must have hope, instead of pessimism and cynicism. Read her provocation and much more from

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24 Feb

Webinar next week! Join @AdriannaKezar and @USCPullias alum @DoctorRaq for this joint webinar from Pullias and the Center for Strategic and Inclusive Govenance (CSIG) webinar on Tuesday, March 3rd. Our panel of #highered governance experts will identify and discuss the top

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23 Feb

Registration is now open for @USCPullias's second webinar in our five-part series on Broadening Access through Law-Attentive Design! This webinar will explore Managing Risk, Responsibility, and Mission — Law-Attentive Decision-Making in Practice. Ideal for university counsel, and

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23 Feb

Thank you to our colleagues at @CollegeBoard, who have joined the Conference on Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) as Gold Sponsors! See you on Wednesday for this important conference focused on 'Institutional Resilience.'

https://pullias.usc.edu/conference-on-enrollment-research-policy-and-practice-cerpp-february-25-27-2026/

@USCRossier,

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19 Feb

We are thrilled to have @Huron Consulting Group join USC Conference on Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) as a Gold Sponsor for this year's conference! We look forward to seeing our enrollment and admissions colleagues at the Feb. 25-27 event. Not yet registered?

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18 Feb

“It’s not like you’re going to jump into some nirvana outside of higher ed,” said @AdriannaKezar in this article in regards to the broader economy.

She sounded a cautionary note: “When leaders see that people are unhappy but they’re not leaving,” retention might no longer seem

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"I worry that if the wrong student is in my classroom and has the wrong emotional reaction to something I said, they might have a gun in their bag." https://chroni.cl/4brYIct

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18 Feb

We are thrilled to announce that we've selected Dr. Stacie Bloom, President/CEO of the @SloanFoundation as our speaker for the 47th Pullias Lecture on Tuesday, April 7. Dr. Bloom will speak to "Strategic Philanthropy in #Highered: Investing in Research, Innovation and

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17 Feb

Tune into Season 4 of the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s Presidential Podcast with co-hosts Drs. @royeljohnson and Felecia Commodore as they spotlight scholarly innovation, storytelling, and social impact. The Bend in the Arc invites you to witness the creativity

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uscrossier USC Rossier @uscrossier ·
30 Jan

Congratulations to Valerie Gomez, recipient of the 2025 Ruth Strang Award from the NASPA Center for Women, recognizing her dissertation Consejos, Cuentos, and Lived Experience on how Latina immigrant mothers influence the educational pathways of Latina undergraduate students.

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13 Feb

Don't miss the Conference on Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) coming up on Feb. 25-27!
@AdriannaKezar

USC Rossier @USCRossier

Join researchers, policymakers, and enrollment leaders at CERPP 2026 to explore data-driven strategies, equity-centered practices, and bold ideas shaping the future of enrollment.

📍 Los Angeles | 📅 Feb 25–27, 2026
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4oReqll

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