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A Scholarship Launched Deborah Shaw Hertzog’s Whirlwind Career. Now, She’s Created Her Own to Pay It Forward.
April 09, 2025
Hertzog (B.S. ‘72) has created an endowed scholarship for undergraduate Special Education students in memory of her mentor and former SPED Department Chair, Dr. Jasper Harvey.
KHE Department Chair and Former Strongest Woman in the World Jan Todd Shares Her Journey From Athlete to Academic
April 09, 2025
In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, Todd, a former powerlifter, shared more about her success in the sport and her path to research. She and other prominent athletes are featured in Michael Joseph Gross' new book, Stronger.
College of Education Rises to #6 Best Education School in the Country, Becoming UT’S Highest Ranked Graduate School
April 08, 2025
The College of Education moved up two positions in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Ranking to sit at #6 overall and maintained its position at #4 among public schools, making it the top ranked graduate school at UT.
From the Classroom to Real-World Impact: Connecting Autism Research to Practice
April 07, 2025
Laura Estep, assistant professor in COE’s Department of Special Education, has dedicated her career to fostering greater independence for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a new NIH grant, she is poised to advance her work.
