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What Does Pop Culture Have to Do with Freud or Jung?
Jan. 17, 2019
By M. Yvonne Taylor And how can music be used to help counselors in training? According to Educational Psychology Professor Aaron Rochlen, more than you might think. In his Counseling Theories class, Rochlen frequently connects complex psychological theories to media, movie clips, and song lyrics. In a recent visit to his…
Educational Leadership and Policy Professors Awarded $1 Million Grant
Jan. 10, 2019
Associate Professor Jennifer Holme and Assistant Professor Huriya Jabbar of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education were recently awarded a $1 million grant from The Spencer Foundation. Beginning Spring 2019, the grant will support a five-year research project focused on…
How to Shop for a Healthier You
Jan. 07, 2019
“Eating food you have prepared is a great way to ensure you are getting good nutrition without a lot of added fats, sugars, or additives,” says Brittany Crim, lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. “Regular grocery shopping is a great habit to help ensure you are equipped with…
David DeMatthews: Testing, funding shortfalls are failing Texas’ public schools
Jan. 05, 2019
"To move forward, state lawmakers ought to tap the $12 billion rainy day fund to provide additional funding to public education," says Associate Professor David DeMatthews in his latest op-ed on school funding in Texas.