USC Professor | Author
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2012
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Dr. Royel M. Johnson retweeted
**NEW PUBLICATION ALERT: "California Higher Education Policy: The 2025-26 Legislative Session" is a new brief just out from @USCPullias. Authored by @royeljohnson, it's a comprehensive guide to five pressing #highered policy areas that are potentially consequential for equity and student success. Learn about the significance and implications of these bills and what to watch for should they become law: pullias.usc.edu/download/cal…
@ZCorwin, @AdriannaKezar, @USCRossier, @PedroANoguera
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BREAKING NEWS: @USCPullias is pleased to announce that Dr. Zoë Corwin and Dr. Royel M. Johnson have been named as Co-Directors of the Center, effective Fall 2026. These accomplished scholars bring complementary strengths to their new roles, ensuring that Pullias continues to deepen its role as the nation’s preeminent research center where rigorous research meets practice. Please join us in congratulating them both!
pullias.usc.edu/corwin_johns…
@ZCorwin, @royeljohnson, @AdriannaKezar, @PedroANoguera, @USCRossier, @ResearchAtUSC
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🎉 Congratulations to @royeljohnson on becoming the incoming RHE Editor!
His scholarship on access, equity, and belonging will bring valuable leadership to the journal.
Many thanks to @pennypasque , Dr. Nelson Laird, and the team for seven years of transformative service.
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Honored to help host the release of CA's new Black-Serving Institutions (BSI) Index! Its focus on accountability aligns perfectly with CABSE's Blueprint. Shoutout 2 @royeljohnson, @Iamkeithcurry, & @USCRossier 4 this vital work! @mrmicahali rossier.usc.edu/news/new-sta…
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We pioneer educational innovation. 🚀
Past presenters like @iamwill show the elite caliber of @CABSE_. Together, we drive AI, culture, & Black educational excellence. Our 10th Annual Conference builds on this legacy.
Seats are limited! 🔗 cabse.org @royeljohnson
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.@royeljohnson & @Iamkeithcurry advocate 4 fostering coalition rather than competition 2 drive equity in CA higher education system. Their commentary calls 4 rejecting manufactured scarcity 2 better serve student needs. Read their piece @TheEDULedger.
theeduledger.com/views/artic…
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The Queen is flying again. 👑💨
Sha’Carri Richardson claims the 100m title at the USATF Championships in New York City, proving that greatness never goes out of style.
#runningcommunity #runner #running
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The Queen of sprint @itsshacarri is officially back 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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The goat of track is back
“I’m not back I’m better”
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10.77s!!🤯🔥
Sha'carri Richardson 🇺🇸 powered to a Season's Best (SB) of 10.77s (0.3) to win the women's 100m at the Star Athletics Sprint Series!
Becoming the second fastest woman in the world this year so far.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo 🇧🇸 was 2nd in 11.05s, followed by Melicia Mouzzon in 11.14s.
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I'm excited to announce the launch of #NACAC’s newest podcast. The Leaders Are Human Podcast, explores what it truly takes to lead in today’s complex world. Listen or watch the episode: nacacnet.org/resources/newsr…
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US 🇺🇸 women's 4x100m run 41.70s World Lead in Florida!
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ➡️ Anavia Battle ➡️ Kayla White ➡️ Sha'carri Richardson
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USC Rossier has launched a new STEM Center designed to expand access & opportunity in science and technology education, bringing together expertise across education, workforce development & policy to address inequities in STEM learning & career pathways.
bit.ly/48uETyU
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#WorldIndoorChamps men's 60m final:
🥇6.41🇺🇸Jordan Anthony (WL, PB)
🥈6.45 (.447)🇯🇲Kishane Thompson (PB)
🥉6.45 (.448)🇺🇸Trayvon Bromell
6.46🇬🇧Jeremiah Azu
Dr. Royel M. Johnson retweeted
Barbara Christian’s “Race for Theory” is one of the best critiques on the relationship between theory/ philosophy/ epistemology & race. when i talk about the ecosystems of power that determine who is a knower & what knowledge is- this helped. Please read: courses.lsa.umich.edu/jptw/w…
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Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. now have their own directory for the first time ever, launched by the nonprofit National Association of Black Bookstores — who found that:
• There are 306 Black-owned bookstores nationwide (8% of independent bookstores)
• 14 states have no Black-owned bookstore
• Nearly 90% report annual revenue at under $250,000
• Sales of books by Black authors declined by 14%, despite an increase in overall print sales
Check out the directory: nab2.org/state-of-black-book…
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In today's @LosAngelesTimes: “The damage has already been done across the nation and even in California,” said @USCPullias' @royeljohnson “where people think we’re impervious to the conservative backlash or right-wing movement.” @USCRossier
latimes.com/california/newsl…
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USC Rossier associate professor @royeljohnson has received the 2026 NASPA Faculty Council Outstanding Publication Award for From Foster Care to College, a book examining how education and child welfare systems shape college access. Read more: bit.ly/45YsCkZ
