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Two PHEL Doctoral Students Selected as 2019-21 UCEA Jackson Scholars
Aug. 13, 2019
Congratulations to Educational Leadership and Policy Ph.D. students Rachel Boggs and M. Yvonne Taylor on being selected as 2019-21 Barbara L. Jackson Scholars by the University Council for Educational Administration.

Victor Saenz Selected as Inaugural Presidential Leadership Academy Fellow
Aug. 02, 2019
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities selected Saenz as one of 24 fellows for their Inaugural Presidential Leadership Academy.

Doctoral Candidate Jessica Fry on The Trauma of ‘Go Back’: Calling Out Racism in Full
Jul. 18, 2019

David DeMatthews: School Finance Reform Law Marks the Starting Point, Not the Finish Line
Jun. 17, 2019
Associate Professor David DeMatthews explains that House Bill 3 is a starting point for funding education in Texas and discusses other changes that now must follow in an op-ed for the Austin-American Statesman.

ALD and ELP Alumna Named Teacher of the Year for Elgin Elementary School
Jun. 14, 2019
Megan Wehrle, B.S ‘12, M.Ed ‘19, was named Teacher of the Year for Elgin Elementary School in Elgin ISD.

Gigi Do, Ph.D. '16, Selected Assistant VP for Global Learning and Strategy and Senior International Officer for UH–Clear Lake
May. 23, 2019
One of Do's goals in this position is to continue finding ways to ensure international students feel they’re part of the institution.

College of Education Jeopardy Champion for $500, Alex
May. 23, 2019
Although he doesn't claim to be a "trivia guy," Associate Dean for Equity, Community Engagement, and Outreach Richard Reddick has appeared on and won several popular game shows.

Richard Reddick: Integration progress incomplete 65 years after Brown
May. 19, 2019

Educational Leadership and Policy Ph.D. Student Awarded Dissertation Grant
May. 07, 2019
Dissertation title: “Stakeholder Influence on MBA Curricular Design”

ELP Alumnus Dorado Kinney, Ed.D. '17, Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
May. 06, 2019
Kinney will join a cohort of 40 leaders who will take part in a 10-month leadership program.