Recent News

Rossier again in US News top 20 grad schools; Higher Ed cited

The School was ranked at #17, among over 100 public and private graduate schools. In the Higher Education Administration specialty field, USC Rossier rose to #6, its highest ranking to date.

Dr. Julie Marsh

Marsh presented research to World Bank

Julie Marsh spoke at the World Bank on May 20, 2013 about her longitudinal study of a performance bonus program implemented in New York City public schools.

MAT student Jonathan Owens gives 2013 commencement speech

“As educators we face challenges that previous generations did not experience. Thankfully, in my Rossier classes I learned about concepts that can help educators meet these challenges head on.”

Pullias Center for Higher Education logo

21st Century Scholar blog posts for the week of May 20, 2013

The blog will feature posts by Bill Tierney, Constance Iloh, Kristan Venegas and Randy Clemens.

Amir Whitaker ME ’08, EdD ’11

Amir Whitaker ME ’08, EdD ’11 speaks at Rossier’s master’s commencement ceremony

Whitaker encouraged graduates to go the extra mile and fight on to make an impact on their students.

Public comments welcome for NCATE accreditation site visit

Rossier is hosting an accreditation visit by NCATE this fall. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team no later than three months prior to the visit.

Lisa Mataczynski EdD '13

Mataczynski EdD ’13 is Doctoral Winner of the NACADA Student Research Award

Mataczynski’s dissertation is titled, “Advising and Acculturation Variables as Predictors of Satisfaction, Sense of Belonging, and Persistence among International Undergraduates.”

Dr. Amina Humphrey

Humphrey’s research on race and gender accepted at three conferences

Amina Humphrey’s research has been accepted by the International Popular Culture Association, the Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative and the Association of Black Psychologists.

Dr. Michael Jackson

LA Sentinel reports on Jackson’s retirement from USC

Los Angeles Sentinel featured Rossier professor and USC Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Michael L. Jackson in a story titled, “Michael L. Jackson Retires from USC.”

Liz Jordan ME-PASA '08 EdD '11

Jordan appears on Conrad’s Corner radio show

Jordan spoke about her involvement in the “Be the Match” National Donor Program, and how her bone marrow donation saved the life of a woman in Austin, TX.