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Congratulations to this Year’s Endowed Professorship Recipients
Nov. 04, 2021
Dear College of Education Community, It is my pleasure to share the news of the College of Education’s faculty members who have recently been appointed to endowed professorships. An endowed appointment is the highest academic distinction the college bestows on a faculty member, and an enduring tribute to the donor…

Celebrating The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center
Oct. 26, 2021
This month marks a milestone for The Stark Center with documentary premiere and new sculpture exhibit.

Quick Bursts of HIIT Can Be Beneficial According to Ed Coyle's Research
Aug. 11, 2021

What's the Hardest Olympic Sport? Matt Bowers Weighs In
Jul. 26, 2021

UT Austin Sport Management Program Preps for Inaugural Austin FC Season
Apr. 11, 2021
The Sport Management program partners with Austin FC for the launch of their inaugural season

The Future of Sports is Focus of Inaugural National Conference at UT Austin on April 12, 14, 15
Apr. 08, 2021
Playing the Long Game debuts with 2021 Clyde Littlefield Memorial Lecture featuring former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue

Can 4 Seconds of Exercise Make a Difference? Ed Coyle's Research Says 'Yes'
Jan. 13, 2021

Kinesiology and Health Education Mother-Daughter Duo Awarded
Dec. 18, 2020
The recent Texas Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) annual conference provided cause for celebration for two members of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education family. Clinical Professor Emeritus Dorothy “Dolly” Lambdin received the David K. Brace Award for professional service while her daughter, Rebecca…

Miguel Pinedo Recognized for Excellence in Research
Oct. 23, 2020
Kinesiology and Health Education Assistant Professor Miguel Pinedo has received the National Award of Excellence in Research by a New Investigator from the National Hispanic Science Network. Pinedo’s research focuses on how migration-related factors contribute to health disparities related to substance abuse, mental health, and…

The College of Education Mourns the Loss of Steven E. Kornguth
Sep. 25, 2020
On September 21, the College of Education lost a beloved colleague, faculty member, and friend. Steven E. Kornguth was a senior research fellow in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education.