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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.

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Elementary School Teacher Kelli Mulloy on Early Child Education

April 22, 2026

Spring 2026 graduate and teacher Kelli Mulloy brings her Texas spirit to the classroom, where her students’ enthusiasm for learning is contagious.

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Special Education Teacher Destiny Arambula on Her Passion for Public Schools

April 07, 2026

Spring 2026 graduate and resident teacher Destiny Arambula plans to continue exploring diverse special education settings.

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KHE Triple Major Simeen Jumma on Physical Therapy and Making Connections 

April 03, 2026

Simeen Jumma, athletic trainer and sports medicine aide for Texas Women’s Basketball, plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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