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Sánchez Building’s Main Lobby Named After Longtime COE Champions Ginni and Richard Mithoff
Dec. 02, 2024
In honor of their gift in support of K-12 education research and building renovations, the College of Education has renamed Sánchez Building main lobby in honor of Ginni and Richard Mithoff.
The College of Education Introduces the Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards
Oct. 01, 2024
With two award categories to be presented, the awards will mark a moment of recognition for the college’s outstanding alumni and their achievement and impact throughout Texas and beyond. Nominations are open until November 1, 2024.
Learning through Leadership: How a COE Graduate and Role Model is Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs to Succeed
Feb. 13, 2024
Executive Ed.D. alumna Kristin Spindler is using her career expertise to encourage and support women in business.
Anne and Preston Massey Establish Endowment to Support Future Texas Teachers
Jun. 06, 2023
The Massey family is taking action to support aspiring teachers in Texas. With a generous endowment, they will make a difference in the lives of students who are pursuing their teaching certification and preparing to enter the classroom.
Ph.D. Alumnus Langston Clark Receives Prestigious Piper Professor Award
May. 04, 2023
Texas Education congratulates alumnus Langston Clark for receiving a 2023 Piper Professor Award for his superior teaching at the college level.
From Teacher to Tech to Author: Alumna Katy Jao’s Unique Journey and Contributions to Bilingual Education
Apr. 14, 2023
Katy Jao, College of Education class of 2018 alumna, recently published her first Spanish language children’s book "El maíz nos une".
Celebrating Teachers Who Make an Impact in Central Texas Classrooms
Feb. 20, 2023
For over 100 years, the College of Education has been preparing educators to respond to the most challenging issues in education and to inspire and lead in their schools and communities. Our students are following their hearts and callings and entering classrooms across the state prepared to change lives…
Educational Psychology Alumnus Receives 2022 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award
Aug. 09, 2022
Dr. Colin Muething Colin Muething, Ph.D., ’16, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and a psychologist in the Severe Behavior Program at Marcus Autism Center, where he serves as Program Manager of the Intensive Outpatient Program, one of three programs of…
Alumna Appointed Vice President at Middlebury College
Jun. 23, 2021
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy alumna Smita Ruzicka, Ph.D. ’11, has been named vice president for student affairs at Middlebury College in Vermont. Ruzicka’s past experience includes serving as dean of student life for the Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus. She will assume her new role on August 2, 2021. …
Alumnus Joins Arizona State University as Asso. Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
Feb. 12, 2021
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy alumnus Cristóbal Rodríguez, Ph.D. ‘09, joins Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University as the associate dean of equity, inclusion, and community engagement. He previously served as the director of graduate studies of Howard University’s School of Education.

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