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Bilingual Educator Marcy Peña on Teaching Through Advocacy
Apr. 30, 2026
As a first-generation college student, Marcy Peña is shaping her career through culturally responsive teaching and a commitment to inclusive classroom environments.

Elementary School Teacher Kelli Mulloy on Early Child Education
Apr. 22, 2026
Spring 2026 graduate and teacher Kelli Mulloy brings her Texas spirit to the classroom, where her students’ enthusiasm for learning is contagious.

Research, Impact and Achievements: April 2026
Apr. 07, 2026
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

Research, Impact and Achievements: March 2026
Mar. 06, 2026
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

Research, Impact and Achievements: February 2026
Feb. 03, 2026
Celebrating the achievements of the members of our community.

From Education to Justice: A COE Graduate’s Path to Federal Service
Jan. 06, 2026
Recent COE graduate Amelia Traviesa’s longtime commitment to education, service and meaningful change led her from the Youth and Community Studies program to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General.

Meet Emma Fuentes: A Resident in UT’s Innovative Teacher Certification Program
Oct. 17, 2025
UT’s Longhorns in Residence program aims to help address critical teacher shortages in Central Texas through yearlong program that integrates fieldwork and coursework.

From Texas to India: One COE Senior’s Journey to Impact Education Around the World
Oct. 16, 2025
Youth and Community Studies student and Texas Education Scholar Afsaneh Masoumi realized her dream of exploring education in non-traditional settings at UT. This past summer, she won the President’s Award for Global Learning to apply this knowledge with a team in India.

Hooked on Teaching: COE’s Paid Internship Program Kicks Off its Second Year
Aug. 07, 2025
The second cohort of Hook ’Em Here, Harlingen interns spent the summer teaching in Harlingen ISD classrooms, gaining valuable hands-on experience and directly impacting students.

Asian American Studies Academy is Preparing Educators to Create Culturally Responsive, Innovative and Interdisciplinary Lessons
Jul. 28, 2025
A group of curriculum and instruction experts, educators and community leaders are working together to preserve Asian American history while inspiring educators to apply real-world issues to a variety of subjects.