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Chris McCarthy: Political Climate as a Political Stressor
Apr. 21, 2017

Kevin Cokley: Race Relations in Texas Still a Work in Progress
Apr. 10, 2017

Kevin Cokley: Impostor Feelings Fuel Negative Mental Health Outcomes for Minority Students
Apr. 05, 2017

Associate Professor Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Research Highlighted in Reader’s Digest
Apr. 03, 2017

Educational Psychology Professor Kevin Cokley Selected as a Fellow in UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Mar. 13, 2017
Cokley's induction into the Academy distinguishes him as a top educator in the UT System, and recognizes his leadership and commitment to improving teaching and fostering instructional innovation.

Research Sheds Light on Coming Out, Online
Mar. 12, 2017
New research shines much-needed light on gay men’s use of Facebook to reveal their sexual identity.

Caring for Black Male Students Requires More Than Good Intentions, According to Education Study
Mar. 01, 2017
Assistant Professor Sepehr Vakil was part of a research team that observed relationships between black male teachers and students in a recent study.

Want to Motivate Students While Fostering Their Autonomy? New Research from UT Austin Can Help.
Feb. 22, 2017
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin may have some help for parents and educators attempting to locate that sweet spot between giving students just enough direction to succeed and allowing them autonomy.

Cindy Carlson Named as Hogg Foundation Advisory Council Member
Feb. 08, 2017
Educational Psychology Chair and Professor Cindy I. Carlson is one of three new National Advisory Council members of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin. Established in 1940 by the children of Texas Governor James Hogg, the Hogg Foundation advances mental wellness for…

Removing Barriers to Deaf Education
Jan. 21, 2017
Stephanie Cawthon and Carrie Lou Garberoglio are deaf. They have lived the experience—as students and professionals—of working with accommodations and breaking down barriers.