News

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Beyond the Forty Acres, Future Higher Education Leaders Making Their Mark Nationwide

August 14, 2026

College of Education doctoral students are spending the summer leading programs and supporting students at universities from Maine to California.

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A Legacy of Leadership in Public Education

August 12, 2026

As she prepares to retire, Melissa Chavez, longtime executive director of UT Public Schools, reflects on more than two decades of expanding educational opportunities for thousands of students across Texas.

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Longhorn Entrepreneur Combines Passions for Teaching and Leadership

August 11, 2026

College of Education alumna April Willis earned a spot on the Texas Exes Longhorn 100 for the second consecutive year for her consulting firm, which helps nonprofits, educational organizations and small businesses grow and succeed.

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Remembering Susan Dawson, Champion of Education

August 07, 2026

The College of Education honors and remembers the E3 Alliance founder Susan Dawson for her unwavering public education advocacy

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Kinesiology and Health Education Student Attends NYSE Bootcamp

August 04, 2026

Hunter Williamson’s two-day experience at the New York Stock Exchange offered insights into leadership, innovation and the global capital markets.

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Remembering Educator and Leader Edwin Sharpe

July 30, 2026

Edwin Sharpe lived a life of service working at UT Austin and UT System.

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Announcing Our Forty Acres Scholars 

July 21, 2026

Two members of the Class of 2030 have been awarded full-ride scholarships in recognition of their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.

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Ethical AI in the Classroom

July 09, 2026

Jason Rosenblum, an assistant professor of instruction in both the College of Education and the McCombs School of Business, spent his summer helping students navigate the ethical use of AI and examine its impact on how we learn and work.

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Go Global: Students Expand Horizons Abroad

June 26, 2026

In May, College of Education faculty and students traveled beyond the Forty Acres to immerse themselves in new cultures and gain firsthand international experience in Greece and Spain.

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COE Faculty Promotions Celebrate Academic Impact

June 04, 2026

College of Education faculty members were recently awarded promotion and tenure for 2026-2027.

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