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Richard Reddick: In Defense of Diversity Statements
Jan. 11, 2019
Associate Professor Richard Reddick defends the inclusion of diversity statements in hiring, promotion, and review materials for university faculty.

Kevin Cokley Cited in Associated Press Article on Police Violence Against Black Men
Jan. 10, 2019

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
Professor David DeMatthews in his latest op-ed on school funding in Texas.

College of Education Faculty Receive $150,000 in Grants from New Associate Professor Experimental
Jan. 04, 2019
Associate Professors Delida Sanchez and Sarah Powell have received a combined $150,000 in fundings for upcoming interdisciplinary research

Cory & Priscilla Redding
Dec. 28, 2018
Former Longhorn football standout and Indianapolis Colt Cory Redding and his wife, college alumna Priscilla (B.S. '03), recently announced their donation of $100,000 to establish the Cory and Priscilla Redding Family Scholarship in the College of Education.

Fikile Nxumalo: How climate change education is hurting the environment
Dec. 24, 2018
In an op-ed for The Hill, Fikile Nxumalo explains why its necessary to educate children on climate change by teaching them that they are part of nature.

Doctoral Student Wins Prestigious Award for Digital Literacy Research in Elementary Schools
Dec. 21, 2018
Congratulations to Hsiao-Ping Hsu for receiving two awards from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology!

Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Professor Awarded the Big XII Faculty Fellowship
Dec. 21, 2018
Assistant Professor Katherina Payne in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies Education won the Big XII Faculty Fellowship and traveled to Iowa State University to work with her colleague, Associate Professor Katy Swalwell, at Iowa State University. Payne’s research and teaching…