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Education Student Puts the ‘E’ in Texas 
November 05, 2026
David Ramos helps spell out “Texas” as a Longhorn Hellraiser and supports the softball team as a student manager, while studying for a career in sport administration.

Meet COE Emerging Scholar Daniel Dawer
October 15, 2026
Dawyer’s article on the Houston Independent School District takeover and his case study will be featured in a leading education publication.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Child’s Play: Encouraging Playground Fun
June 04, 2026
At more than 400 neighborhood playgrounds across Texas, researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education found that what’s beneath a child’s feet can significantly influence the way they play, move and interact with others.

Bilingual Educator Marcy Peña on Teaching Through Advocacy
April 30, 2026
As a first-generation college student, Marcy Peña is shaping her career through culturally responsive teaching and a commitment to inclusive classroom environments.