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Through a Multi-State Power Partnership, Sarah Powell is Making More Than a Fraction of a Difference 
May 01, 2025
A U.S. Department of Education funded project run by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University and the University of Missouri is transforming the world of math intervention. 

Media Mentions: April 12 – April 25
April 25, 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 Cup Athlete and Award-Winning Scholar Sticks the Landing
April 18, 2025
College of Education student Tomas Minc’s competitive spirit shines bright in his academics, making him both a world-class trampoline athlete and a Distinguished College Scholar. 

Media Mentions: April 4 – April 11
April 11, 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.

A Scholarship Launched Deborah Shaw Hertzog’s Whirlwind Career. Now, She’s Created Her Own to Pay It Forward.
April 09, 2025
Hertzog (B.S. ‘72) has created an endowed scholarship for undergraduate Special Education students in memory of her mentor and former SPED Department Chair, Dr. Jasper Harvey.

College of Education Rises to #6 Best Education School in the Country, Becoming UT’S Highest Ranked Graduate School
April 08, 2025
The College of Education moved up two positions in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Ranking to sit at #6 overall and maintained its position at #4 among public schools, making it the top ranked graduate school at UT.

Research, Impact and Achievements: April 2025
April 07, 2025
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

From the Classroom to Real-World Impact: Connecting Autism Research to Practice 
April 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
April 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
April 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.