Celebrating Student, Faculty and Alumni Excellence at the Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner
The UF College of Education hosted its 22nd annual Scholarship and Award Dinner, where Interim President Donald Landry and Dean Glenn Good celebrated the college’s statewide impact, rising rankings and research growth, and thanked the EduGator community. The evening honored Dean’s Excellence Award recipients Larry Kubiak and Allen and Delores Lastinger, recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, awarded scholarships to 166 students and professorships to 19 faculty, and looked ahead with optimism to shaping Florida’s educational future.
Fulbright-Hays award-winning doctoral candidate explores Côte d’Ivoire
Ed.D. student, Jessica Ayer, earned a Fulbright‑Hays Group Project Abroad Award that let her spend her summer in Ivory Coast, learning Bambara and developing curricula for francophone Africa. This experience was enriched by deep relationships with local staff and students, and will inform her dissertation, teaching approach and eventual distribution of newly designed curricular units through the American Association of Teachers of French.
UF faculty receives NSF CAREER grant to address STEM workforce skill gaps
Assistant Professor Rob Moore’s five-year, NSF-funded project aims to improve the transparency, usability and career relevance of STEM microcredentials.
UF Assistant Professor Chris Thomas awarded with Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Christopher Thomas, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy in the College of Education, has been named a recipient of the NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2025. “I am so humbled to receive this fellowship,” Thomas said. “It's both a...
College of Education Professor Spearheads Fulbright-Funded Research in Malta
Christopher Anthony, Ph.D., is leading a Fulbright-funded national survey assessing the social emotional well-being and academic skills of Maltese children, aiming to inform educational policy and intervention. His research not only seeks to benefit Maltese students but also aspires to develop scalable tools and models for supporting student resilience, mental health and academic success globally.
From Classroom to Conference: UF Hosts Inaugural Guardians of the Gulf Youth Symposium
The University of Florida’s inaugural Guardians of the Gulf Youth Symposium allowed students from Cedar Key School to present their marine science research projects to industry professionals, judges, and peers, providing them with a professional environment to showcase their work. The symposium marked the first of its kind and aimed to build a community of young marine scientists, with students expressing enthusiasm for their experience and gaining valuable insights into marine science-related careers.
Carrie Geiger Named Next Director of P.K. Yonge
Dr. Geiger comes with more than 13 years of P.K. Yonge administration experience and more than 21 years of direct teaching experience in Alachua County Public Schools. She currently serves as the secondary school principal at P.K. Yonge, where she supports the school’s mission to design, test, and disseminate promising educational practices.
Lastinger Center for Learning funds four College of Education faculty projects
The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning has awarded $400,000 to four College of Education faculty research projects focused on improving teaching, learning, and childcare. These projects, selected through a competitive process, will leverage the Lastinger Center’s Data Lagoon to analyze statewide educational data and generate insights to enhance student outcomes.
2024-2025 College of Education Awards
In recognition of years of commitment to undergraduate success, the University of Florida College of Education has honored three members of its faculty and staff with awards. Timothy Vetere, Ph.D., Taryrn Brown, Ph.D. and Robin Rossie were recognized for their...
Rising Beyond: UF College of Education Among America’s Top 5 Public Graduate Education Schools
The UF College of Education has climbed to No. 4 among public graduate education schools and No. 6 overall in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With top-ranked online programs and nationally recognized specialties, UF continues to shape the future of education through innovation, research and impact.