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Storyteller Mark Cho on Sports Representation, Brands and Texas Football
April 01, 2026
Sport Management graduate Mark Cho made the most of his time in KHE, from multiple internships to working with Texas Football. He now plans to pursue careers in brand partnerships and professional athlete representation.
Training the Next Generation of Therapists
March 05, 2026
In 2025, Jane Gray began a therapy training clinic within the College of Education for the School/Clinical Child doctoral program, creating a space where students can practice cognitive behavioral therapy with families from UT Elementary School.
Athletic Training Students are the Best-Kept Secret on the Sidelines
January 09, 2026
COE students in the Athletic Training undergraduate program prepare for the real world by working alongside student athletes on Texas Athletics teams.
Texas Cheer and Pom Athletes Keep Spirits High on the Sideline While Excelling on the Academic Frontline
December 09, 2025
Student athlete members of the Texas Spirit squad consistently balance appearances, game days, practices and rigorous academic responsibilities. Meet two COE students who are meeting the challenge with poms held high.
Education Transformed His Life. Now, He’s Helping Others Access It.
December 02, 2025
Education Leadership and Policy doctoral student Armando Lizarraga found a new beginning when he embarked on a community college journey that led him to a Ph.D. Now, he’s helping incarcerated students find a new start, too.
The Joy of Teaching: Making the Classroom Her Own
November 18, 2025
New College of Education graduate Amani Taleb set her sights on teaching – and hasn't looked back since.
How One Longhorn Teacher Marched Toward a Future in Education
November 18, 2025
It didn’t take long for College of Education graduate and new teacher Halle Hogg to shape her career path as an educator.
Meet Emma Fuentes: A Resident in UT’s Innovative Teacher Certification Program
October 17, 2025
UT’s Longhorns in Residence program aims to help address critical teacher shortages in Central Texas through yearlong program that integrates fieldwork and coursework.
From Texas to India: One COE Senior’s Journey to Impact Education Around the World
October 16, 2025
Youth and Community Studies student and Texas Education Scholar Afsaneh Masoumi realized her dream of exploring education in non-traditional settings at UT. This past summer, she won the President’s Award for Global Learning to apply this knowledge with a team in India.
First-Generation to Education Policy Researcher: Ph.D. Student Melissa Chavarria’s Path to Transforming College Access
October 03, 2025
Doctoral student Chavarria plans to close the gap between K-12 schools and community colleges, making dual enrollment and college pathways more accessible for all students.

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