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Renowned Scholars to Discuss Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race Research at APA Conference at UT Austin

Jul. 09, 2018

Educational Psychology Associate Professor Germine Awad and Professor Kevin Cokley have coordinated the 5th biennial APA conference to be held this month at The University of Texas at Austin.

How Sports and the Military Helped Nate Boyer Bridge Cultural Divides

Jul. 06, 2018

Kinesiology and Health Education alumnus Nate Boyer discusses how his experiences as a U.S. Special Forces Green Beret, University of Texas Longhorn and NFL player led him towards activism

Toni Falbo Provides Research Insights on Only Children in BBC Podcast

Jul. 05, 2018

Educational Psychology Professor Toni Falbo's research on only children was featured in a BBC podcast breaking down the only child stereotype.

McCarthy: Are school safety measures the new normal?

Jul. 01, 2018

Educational Psychology Associate Professor Chris McCarthy discusses the impact of school shooting related stress on an educator's capacity to teach.

Educational Psychology Alumnus Research Leads to Meaningful Career

Jun. 25, 2018

Alumna Lynn Mellor is changing the lives of students across Texas through her work as the principal researcher at the American Institutes for Research.

HISD Names University of Texas Alumna Secondary Teacher of the Year

Jun. 22, 2018

College of Education and 40 Acres Scholar Alejandra Ortega was named the 2017-18 Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Houston Independents School District.

Kevin Cokley Discusses Imposter Syndrome and Minority Mental Health in The New York Times

Jun. 12, 2018

According to a study by Educational Psychology Professor Kevin Cokley, Impostor Syndrome can have more detrimental effects on mental health than discrimination for minorities.

Liesl Nydegger: Ben Carson's rent increases can empower domestic abusers

Jun. 09, 2018

Kinesiology and Health Education Assistant Professor Liesl Nydegger discusses how rising housing costs are putting domestic violence victims at greater risk.

Dixie Stanforth Explains Binge-Watching Health Risks and how to Avoid them

Jun. 09, 2018

Increases in binge-watching are causing increased health risks. Provost's Teaching Fellow Dixie Stanforth speaks to Consumer Reports on these risks and how to reduce them.

KHE Recent Graduate Earns Volunteer Appreciation Award at Ronald McDonald Family Room

Jun. 07, 2018

This is awarded to one volunteer per location each year and is given to someone who has great communication with the staff, is loyal to their position, connects with families, and is a great example of a volunteer.