Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
DEI Expert, USC Professor, USC Race and Equity Center Founder and Chief Research Scientist, Inside Higher Ed Columnist, AERA Past President, ASHE Past President, NUPE, Shawn Hill’s Husband
Shaun Harper is an American scholar on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the United States. He is a Provost Professor in the Rossier School of Education, Marshall School of Business, and Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. .. more
Education
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Psychology
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Harper Achieves Highest Scholar Influence Ranking, Top Again in Education Policy - USC Race and Equity Center
The field’s 200 most influential scholars are ranked in Education Week each year. More than 20,000 education professors work at U.S. colleges and universities. [...]
race.usc.edu
Thanks to everyone who reads, cites, assigns, critiques, and most importantly uses my work. I will keep leveraging my influence on behalf of the people.
Many thanks to Indiana University Kelley School of Business Professor Robert Thomas. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Dr. Jason Pina. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Dr. Alta Mauro. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Dr. Cox. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Many thanks to Wharton legend Ken Shropshire. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Dec 10
I genuinely appreciate this beautiful blurb from student affairs icon Patty Perillo. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
I appreciate this wonderful blurb from Angel B. Pérez. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
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Kimberlé Crenshaw, the intellectual icon, gifted me this. I am grateful. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
I deeply appreciate this compelling blurb from Gloria Ladson-Billings. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13
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I am grateful to Arne Duncan for this generous blurb. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13 @arneduncan.bsky.social
Many thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger for this generous blurb. The book is available at uscrec.info/harper13 @schwarzenegger.bsky.social
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Aug 18
Thanks to everyone who read, assigned, and cited the original (Harper & Hurtado, 2007). Oscar Patrón and I are thrilled to share our new 30-year update: uscrec.info/harperpatron
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Jul 30
Grateful to everyone who made my book #1 in its first week! Get your copy today at uscrec.info/harpertalk
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Jul 25
My 13th book was released today. Please buy, read, and use: uscrec.info/harpertalk
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Shaun Harper U.S. House of Representatives Testimony June 2025
YouTube video by Shaun R. Harper
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I testified to Congress again today, my 4th time doing so. Here’s a link to my testimony.
Trump Fired Education Experts From White House Board
"Terminating NBES members is yet another example of the Trump Administration’s attack on research."
time.com
The White House sent 12 others and me a two-sentence email on behalf of President Trump. Details here…
Policymaking and Gold Standard Science, Fake Studies, Defunded R-1 Universities?
Policymaking based on made-up studies places the health of our nation at risk.
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What should be the consequences of making up fake, nonexistent research studies and using them to inform federal health policy? Read my newest article before answering…
Hope for DEI Amid Its Muddiest, Most Catastrophic Moment
Colleges’ DEI efforts are being battered by a storm at the moment. It’s hard to see how recovery can happen, but it is possible.
www.insidehighered.com
Here’s some encouragement for the week, months, and years ahead. Let’s keep hope alive in this stormy season and beyond.
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· May 29
Health Disparities Will Worsen as Accreditor Drops DEI Standard
Without education, where and how will aspiring medical professionals learn what racially discriminatory behaviors and practices in medicine are, as well as how not to engage in them?
www.insidehighered.com
I desperately want to be wrong about this. Tragically, I am not wrong.
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· May 27
King Misrepresented in Anti-DEI Congressional Hearing
Any policy or practice in higher education or elsewhere that insists on colorblindness is a misrepresentation of King’s stance.
www.insidehighered.com
My response to the twisting of MLK's "judged by the content of their character" quote to justify colorblindness. As someone who has read dozens of King's writings, this misrepresentation irritates me EVERY TIME it happens, including last week during the Congressional hearing in which I testified.
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· May 21
Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI
YouTube video by House Committee on Education & Workforce
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I am testifying to Congress at 10:15am EDT today. The hearing, “Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI,” will be live streamed via YouTube. Watch at the link below.
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Allies And Progressives Are Remaining Silent As DEI Is Being Attacked
Allies and progressives are remaining silent as DEI initiatives in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, and businesses are being attacked.
www.forbes.com
Why aren’t they saying or doing anything right now? I’m asking for a friend…
Reposted by Allan Konopka
Shaun Harper
@drshaunharper.bsky.social
· Feb 21
A Dear Colleague letter in defense of DEI, by Shaun Harper
Shaun Harper identifies 11 specific actions higher ed institutions can take to uphold their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
www.insidehighered.com
I offer practical guidance here on ways to address last Friday’s frightening ‘Dear Colleague’ letter from the U.S. Department of Education. Please share widely.
OP-ED: Can Fired DEI Professionals Sue Attackers For Defamation?
Could those who have been fired due to DEI sue spreaders of misinformation and disinformation for defamation?
www.blackenterprise.com
My newest article is NOT about litigation against employers. Instead, it's about suing those who've become social media famous for lying on DEI professionals and boasting about their roles in getting those workers fired. They should be held legally accountable, if possible.