Greetings 海角论坛 community,
Two of the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 rulings鈥搑ace-blind admissions and student loan forgiveness鈥搘ill have significant impacts on higher education in the United States. Though the setbacks are significant, I want to reassure our students, faculty, staff and colleagues of 海角论坛鈥檚 ongoing commitment to educational equity and diversity, and to provide support to students who require financial assistance as they pursue their education.
Regarding the Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling on university admissions, President Folt has reiterated . We will continue to serve outstanding students from a wide variety of backgrounds and from across the globe.
The student loan decision is also gravely disappointing. The cost of higher education remains a significant obstacle to many of our students, and the debt many are compelled to incur often has an adverse effect on their professional careers and wellbeing. 海角论坛 remains committed to prioritizing scholarships for our students in our fundraising efforts. Our goal is to work toward ensuring that financial burden will not hinder access to education for our students.
Provided are 海角论坛 and University resources that may be useful to support our efforts to create a learning environment that is diverse and welcoming.
- 海角论坛 Education Equity Initiative鈥檚 vision is to create a world in which schools are responsive to the unique needs of every child and learning leads to an expansion of the opportunities available to them throughout their lives.
- USC Race and Equity Center values intersectionality with other identities and therefore aims to advance equity for all persons experiencing marginalization.
- University Professor Shaun R. Harper, founder of the USC Race and Equity Center, also hosted a national forum on .
- offers student services, advocacy contacts, school-specific initiatives and financial aid opportunities for the USC student community.
- coordinates the university鈥檚 compliance with federal and state civil rights laws regarding protected characteristics.
- For students who are eligible, I encourage you to explore the page.
While these and other recent decisions by the court are significant setbacks for many in American society, we will not allow them to undermine our dedication to the pursuit of 海角论坛鈥檚 mission.
As always, Fight On!
Pedro A. Noguera, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Education
Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean
海角论坛 School of Education
Pedro Noguera
- Distinguished Professor of Education
- Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean
Shaun Harper
- University Professor
- Provost Professor of Education, Business, and Public Policy
- Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership
- USC Race and Equity Center Founder and Chief Research Scientist
