Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
Yulanda McCarty-Harris • Assistant Professor of Practice
Kimberly Hatchet • Doctoral Student
Yulanda McCarty-Harris, professor, and Kimberly Hatchet, doctoral student, both in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, were recently named to the 2026–27 Alliance of Future Makers by the Austin Community College District. The alliance brings together educators, administrators, industry leaders, students and futurists to co-create strategies that prepare students for an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
Center for Community College Student Engagement
The Center for Community College Student Engagement received a $2.3 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding opportunities for learners from low-income backgrounds. The grant will support a national study examining the implementation and effectiveness of Guided Pathways, a reform framework designed to streamline the student experience at community colleges. Findings from the project will help institutions better understand strategies that promote student success, persistence and completion.
University of Texas High School
University of Texas High School Leadership Team
The Cognia Global Commission granted initial accreditation to UT High School’s international diploma program, the school’s full-time pathway for students who live outside Texas. Cognia carries the authority of three U.S. regional accrediting agencies, and its accreditation is recognized around the world. For students earning a UT High School diploma from other states and countries, it adds an independent, internationally recognized credential.
