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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Santosh Panjwani

September 21, 2026

Santosh Panjwani believed deeply in the transformative power of education—a belief he passed on to his son, Manny. Now, Manny and his wife, Manju, are carrying his legacy forward with an endowment at the College of Education to support the next generation of educators.

College of Education Athletes Score Big

September 18, 2026

Six former student-athletes from the College of Education have been inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.

Hook ’Em Here 2026: Interns Work, Learn and Grow

August 17, 2026

This summer, College of Education students interned with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.

Beyond the Forty Acres, Future Higher Education Leaders Make 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Remembering Educator and Leader Edwin Sharpe

July 30, 2026

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

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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