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Pedro Reyes Named Member of the Inaugural Research Advisory Council for The Education Trust
March 24, 2023
Dr. Reyes will work with other members to advise Ed Trust’s research agenda on teaching and curriculum, and provide insight on the educational landscape to help identify specific equity-based research projects.
Texas Education Mourns the Passing of Associate Professor Patricia Somers
March 14, 2023
Our esteemed colleague Dr. Patricia Somers passed away on Friday, March 10. Dr. Somers was a devoted colleague at UT and a caring educator and mentor to many. For almost 20 years, she helped lead and support the higher education program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy as…
Grants, Awards and Achievements: March 2023
March 02, 2023
Educational Leadership and Policy Steven R. Gonzales • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational AdministrationAlfredo de los Santos, Jr. • Alumni Ph.D. in Educational Administration Diverse: Issues In Higher Education recently announced that Steven R. Gonzales and Alfredo de los Santos, Jr. (posthumously) will be co-recipients of their …
Q&A with Dr. Liliana Garces: Exploring How Legal and Education Systems Shape Students’ Futures
February 28, 2023
Educator Voices Across Texas is a series that explores the educator’s experience across the Lone Star State. Each story shines a light on the people and voices behind the success of our children, schools and communities.
A Voice for the People Who Did Not Get the Opportunity: Q&A with Doctoral Student Amber Fowler
February 22, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. Amber Fowler, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction whose focus is Early Childhood Education, sat down with us…
Acknowledging the Beauty and Genius of the African Diaspora: Q&A with Professor Anthony Brown
February 22, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Dr. Anthony Brown, professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, to tell us more about his…
Faculty Member Jessica Toste Honored for Exceptional Graduate Teaching
February 21, 2023
Jessica Toste, associate professor in the Department of Special Education, was awarded a President’s Associates Graduate Teaching Excellence Award for the 2022-23 academic year.
Celebrating Teachers Who Make an Impact in Central Texas Classrooms
February 20, 2023
For over 100 years, the College of Education has been preparing educators to respond to the most challenging issues in education and to inspire and lead in their schools and communities. Our students are following their hearts and callings and entering classrooms across the state prepared to…
The Profound Impact Mentorship Can Have on Achievement: Video Q&A with Associate Professor Kizzy Albritton
February 19, 2023
Dr. Albritton talked with us about her background, accomplishments, challenges and the mentors who helped her along the way.
Exoskeletons Must Act Faster Than Human Reaction Times to Improve Balance
February 17, 2023
Assistant Professor Owen Beck examines whether wearable robots – like powered lower-limb exoskeletons– can improve balance and enable people to be active for longer.

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