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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…

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…

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.

Susana Alemán

Dec. 18, 2018

Susana Alemán, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of Education and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from UT Law, is a loyal and dedicated alumna. She

To Improve Community College Transfer in Texas, Students Need Better Information

Dec. 10, 2018

Assistant Professors Huriya Jabbar and Lauren Schudde and Doctoral Student Andrea Chevalier co-author policy brief informing policymakers on the need for better information on Texas transfer policies for students.

Helping Youth Gain Real-World Skills Using Virtual Reality

Nov. 04, 2018

Elizabeth Gabriel Nov. 4, 2018 Many teenagers’ fascination with virtual worlds online can result in isolation from natural and cultural environments, says College of Education Curriculum and Instruction doctoral students Wenting Ellen Zou and Hsiao-Ping Hsu. “Yet education is in constant change and technology plays a vital role in changing the ways…

Advice from the Experts

Oct. 30, 2018

K-12 students chime in with some advice for new teachers to help them connect with their students.

Kristin Neff Discusses the Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion in The New York Times

Sep. 28, 2018

Educational Psychology Associate Professor Kristin Neff shares ways that survivors of assault can practice self-compassion in light of the Kavanaugh-Blasey testimonies.

Educational Psychology Alumni Co-Author Book to Help Parents Manage Their Children’s Digital World

Sep. 27, 2018

Educational Psychology alumni Mike Brooks, Ph.D '99, and Jon Lasser, Ph.D. '99 have co-authored a book that helps parents find a balance between technology and families.

EPP Doctoral Student Awarded Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award

Sep. 27, 2018

Educational Policy and Planning doctoral student Chloe Latham Sikes was awarded the Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award.