News Archive - College of Education

A Lifetime of Learning, Teaching and Giving Inspires Susan Karr to Create Graduate Student Fellowship

Decades after earning her doctorate from the College of Education, Susan Karr is helping a new generation of graduate students access the educational opportunities that…

A ‘Mentor Mindset’ Encourages Student Success

Teachers who offer respectful motivation can better support teens on their path to academic and life achievement.

Meet COE Emerging Scholar Daniel Dawer

Dawyer’s article on the Houston Independent School District takeover and his case study will be featured in a leading education publication.

COE’s Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk Tackles Early Literacy in West Texas

The Meadows Center is leading a new initiative to transform early literacy and reading through a professional learning model.

Meet COE Emerging Scholar Case Garza

Part of a KHE research team, this doctoral student contributed to a deeper understanding of how children’s physical activity is affected by their neighborhoods and…

Critical for Success: Award-Winning Paper Finds Asking Better Questions is Key

A professor of educational psychology examines the power of strategic questions and habitual strategic mindsets in a new paper.

NSF Grant to Develop Open-Source Science Curricula

María González-Howard has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to change how science curricula can be adapted to improve the learning experience.

Research, Impact and Achievements: October 2026

Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

UT Celebrates Life of Joe R. Long, Distinguished Alumnus and Transformative Philanthropist (opens in a new tab)

Joe R. Long, who received two degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and through his and his wife’s philanthropy made a huge impact…

National Deaf Center Awarded $24 Million in Funding

The financial awards enable NDC to continue and expand its support for deaf people pursuing continuing education, training, careers and long-term advancement.

Media Mentions: September 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…

Meet Mary Steinhardt

Steinhardt, professor of Kinesiology and Health Education and the University’s research integrity officer, is committed to service.

Research, Impact and Achievements: September 2026