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Research, Impact and Achievements: April 2025
Apr. 07, 2025
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.
From the Classroom to Real-World Impact: Connecting Autism Research to Practice 
Apr. 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.
NASA pays an out-of-this-world visit to students at UT Elementary
Apr. 03, 2025
Pre-K to fifth grade students celebrated Space Day on March 24 with hands-on, STEM activities as the school welcomed visitors from NASA, the Texas Space Commission and Lockheed Martin.
Peer to Peer Advising: New Initiative Provides Support to Students
Apr. 02, 2025
The Office of Student Success and Recruitment is launching a new Peer Advisor program to offer guidance, resources and mentorship to students in the College of Education.
Honoring Excellence: COE Faculty Promotions Celebrate Academic Impact
Mar. 31, 2025
The College of Education proudly recognizes faculty members who have earned promotions for the 2025-26 academic year. Their groundbreaking research, commitment to student success and contributions to education, health and sport continue to elevate our college and advance our mission.
COE Media Mentions: March 22 – 28
Mar. 28, 2025
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.
World Renowned Strongman Mitchell Hooper Breaks Power Record with COE Researchers
Mar. 27, 2025
Hooper visited COE professor emeritus Dr. Edward Coyle and his students on campus to understand why he was among the strongest men—and broke a world record in the process.
COE Media Mentions: March 15 – 21
Mar. 21, 2025
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.
Muscle Memory: Author Michael Gross on “Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives”
Mar. 20, 2025
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center hosted the launch of Michael Gross’ new book which highlights the stories of the center’s director and renowned powerlifter Jan Todd and COE associate professor Charles Stocking. Special guests included two of the world’s strongest men, Mitchell Hooper and Martins Licis.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology Charles Stocking Featured in Men’s Health Magazine
Mar. 18, 2025
Author Michael Gross profiled the record-setting powerlifter and sport historian, who played a key role in Gross' newly released book, Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in our Lives, in the periodical's March issue.

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