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Research, Impact and Achievements: June 2026
June 10, 2026
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.
COE Faculty Promotions Celebrate Academic Impact
June 04, 2026
College of Education faculty members were recently awarded promotion and tenure for 2026-2027.
Child’s Play: Encouraging Playground Fun
June 04, 2026
At more than 400 neighborhood playgrounds across Texas, researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education found that what’s beneath a child’s feet can significantly influence the way they play, move and interact with others.
Media Mentions: May 16-29, 2026
May 29, 2026
To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.
Eight Years. Remarkable Milestones. One Enduring Legacy.
May 29, 2026
A tenure marked by progress, partnership and purpose concludes as Dean Charles R. Martinez Jr. steps down as dean of the College of Education.
Meet Rachel White
May 27, 2026
The associate professor of Educational Leadership and Policy studies public school district governance, with a focus on superintendents.
More Than Band-Aids: Nursing Student Daniela Mora Finds Her Footing at UT Elementary
May 27, 2026
UT Elementary is more than a Pre-K – 5 school, it is a crucial training ground for future teachers, social workers, and more. This year, UT Elementary welcomed Daniela Mora, a UT Austin student who completed her Nursing Capstone under the guidance of School Nurse Rachel Ibarra. Daniela left…
Cantú Named to Texas 10 
May 26, 2026
Professor Debra Cantú among educators honored by the Texas Exes alumni magazine.
Always a Longhorn: Mariah Garza’s Path to Teaching
May 18, 2026
As a child, Mariah Garza remembers crawling under classroom decks to pick up trash on Beautification Day, tending school gardens, and learning to play string instruments and the accordion at UT Elementary. Years later, she’s back—this time on the other side of the classroom.
Media Mentions: April 17-May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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