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What began as a job to be closer to home sparked a passion for education. Savneet Bains, recipient of the George and Irene Baker Scholarship in Community College Leadership and the Amado M. Pena, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in the Community College Leadership Program, took a leap from India to UT Austin to pursue a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Policy and make an impact on higher education.

Four faculty members and one alumna of the College of Education received recognitions at this year’s AERA Awards for their world-class research.

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Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

Emily Lucas always knew she was meant to be a special education teacher. Now, as she prepares to graduate in May 2025 with a bachelor’s in special education, she’s ready to lead her own classroom—and help bridge the inclusion gap for high school and young adult students.

A U.S. Department of Education funded project run by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University and the University of Missouri is transforming the world of math intervention. 

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College of Education student Tomas Minc’s competitive spirit shines bright in his academics, making him both a world-class trampoline athlete and a Distinguished College Scholar. 

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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.