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UF Researchers Developing AI Tool to Improve Reading Proficiency
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI), in partnership with Project Read AI, recently received a...
11 years and counting: UF again ranks among nation’s best for online education
National recognition underscores UF’s excellence in online instruction, faculty engagement and student success. The UF College of Education remains at the forefront of online education, maintaining the No. 2 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate...
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.
UF demonstrates a decade of distinction in enhancing education through online offerings
The University of Florida College of Education is again recognized as a national leader in online education, achieving one of the top two spots in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs for the tenth consecutive year.
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11 years and counting: UF again ranks among nation’s best for online education
National recognition underscores UF’s excellence in online instruction, faculty engagement and student success. The UF College of Education remains at the forefront of online education, maintaining the No. 2 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate...
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.
UF demonstrates a decade of distinction in enhancing education through online offerings
The University of Florida College of Education is again recognized as a national leader in online education, achieving one of the top two spots in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs for the tenth consecutive year.
The University of Florida pilots GoReact’s AI-assisted feedback tool to advance teacher preparation
The University of Florida’s College of Education partners with education technology platform to enhance teacher training with AI-powered feedback, advancing UF’s mission as an AI University
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11 years and counting: UF again ranks among nation’s best for online education
National recognition underscores UF’s excellence in online instruction, faculty engagement and student success. The UF College of Education remains at the forefront of online education, maintaining the No. 2 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate...
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.
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Awards
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...
Remarkable students and faculty honored for promoting international collaboration
The UF International Center announces award winners within the EduGator community.
Scholarship and Awards Dinner 2024: a celebration of philanthropy and student achievements
The College of Education event honored students, faculty, and donors for their outstanding contributions to the Edugator community.
Holly Lane, Ph.D. Honored with UF Mentorship Award
University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) director Holly Lane receives Faculty Doctoral Mentoring Award.
College of Education Awards 2023-2024
Learn how Gayle Evans, Helena Mawdsley, and Earl McKee are shaping the future of undergraduate student success in education via their passion and commitment.
UF Teacher Preparation Program Receives NAME Recognition
In recognition of its academic innovation, the UF Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Program has been honored with the Rose Duhon-Sells Award.
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Serving students with disabilities, UF’s Google-funded program makes computer science education accessible for all
Google partners with the CSEveryone Center for Computer Science Education to bolster new professional development program.
Veterans Take on Cybersecurity: UF Trains Veterans in Hardware Defense
NSF-funded program supports U.S. veterans and their transition to civilian life by learning how to hack.
Author James Patterson Launches Transformational Literacy Classrooms
Bestselling author and literacy champion, James Patterson, is writing the next chapter in his partnership with the University of Florida by expanding access to the James Patterson Literacy Challenge to schools across the state and beyond.
University of Florida’s College of Education to expand undergraduate research and transform math learning statewide
With support from University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding initiative, two projects are taking shape in the College of Education: one to accelerate undergraduate research and another to transform mathematics education in Florida.
UF team seeks to double math learning through AI
The ALTER-Math team aims to double math learning progress for middle school students by developing AI-powered teachable agents using large language models (LLMs) through UF’s HiPerGator 3.0.
Bojan Lazarevic and Timothy Vetere awarded 2022 COE Teacher and Mentor of the Year
Bojan Lazarevic and Timothy Vetere, clinical assistant professors in the School of Teaching and Learning, have been selected as the 2022 College of Education Undergraduate Teacher of the Year and Mentor of the Year, respectively.
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Two College of Education professors honored with 2024 Graduate Education Champion Award
Kent Crippen, Ph.D., and Corinne Huggins-Manley, Ph.D., received the University of Florida Graduate School’s yearly Graduate Education Champion Award (GECA) for 2024 after being nominated by current UF graduate students.
UF Graduates First Cohort of Teacher Apprentices in Florida
Registered apprenticeship offers a proven training model that prioritizes hands-on experience. The Florida Department of Education oversees hundreds of apprenticeship programs, however, teachers have never had a registered apprenticeship pathway – until now.
Nigel Newbutt, Ph.D. Presents Insights to the Use and Deployment of VR in Special Educational Needs settings at Consortium Launch
Nigel Newbutt, Ph.D., discussed VR’s benefits for employability and life skills development in neurodiverse students, like those with autism, at consortium launch event.
UF College of Education Ascends to No. 8 Among America’s Best Public Graduate Education Schools
The University of Florida has cultivated a tradition of transformation, producing practical solutions to society’s greatest challenges while leaving a legacy of innovation for future generations. Building upon previous achievements, the college continues to ascend the ranks, leaping two spots to No. 8 among public education colleges in the 2024-2025 Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
UF College of Education receives second NSF CAREER grant to create framework for STEM education
Professor Wei Li is the principal investigator of the NSF-funded project that aims to help researchers plan long-term studies in STEM education by making statistical advice, software and training materials available to educators and researchers.
Author James Patterson Launches Transformational Literacy Classrooms
Bestselling author and literacy champion, James Patterson, is writing the next chapter in his partnership with the University of Florida by expanding access to the James Patterson Literacy Challenge to schools across the state and beyond.
Research News
Justin Ortagus Spearheads Two Studies in Top Education Journals
Justin Ortagus, director of the Institute of Higher Education and associate professor of Higher Education Administration & Policy, publishes two studies in top-tier journals while securing nearly $4.3 million in new research funding.
UF’s Contribution to Early Childhood Educator Development
Through a free webinar series spearheaded by clinical assistant professor Katy Chapman, UF’s CEEDAR Center fosters collaboration and provides essential resources to educators nationwide, ensuring continuous improvement in teaching practices and support for diverse learners, particularly in early childhood education.
UF College of Education receives second NSF CAREER grant to create framework for STEM education
Professor Wei Li is the principal investigator of the NSF-funded project that aims to help researchers plan long-term studies in STEM education by making statistical advice, software and training materials available to educators and researchers.
Christopher Thomas deciphers education law on the Chalk and Gavel Podcast
Assistant professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Christopher Thomas, Ph.D., shares his passion for the intersection of the law and education as co-host of Chalk and Gavel podcast.
University of Florida’s College of Education to expand undergraduate research and transform math learning statewide
With support from University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding initiative, two projects are taking shape in the College of Education: one to accelerate undergraduate research and another to transform mathematics education in Florida.
Professor Authors New Reading Instruction Book
Dr. Zhihui Fang has written and released his sixth book, which focuses on the disciplinary literacy approach to teaching reading in content areas.
Students
Leading from the Front
Essynce Mackey is helping students build their community.
Jóhanna Birna Bjartmarsdóttir’s personal experiences motivate her to advocate for others
GAINESVILLE, Florida – For Jóhanna Birna Bjartmarsdóttir, being an EduGator means doing your best to improve the lives of others. Having faced her own share of challenges, Jóhanna sees this identity as a lifelong commitment to leave the world a better place. “It's...
Darby Battle is improving science education one study at a time
What do you get when you mix a love for the sciences with the realization that you’re a teacher at heart? Soon-to-be triple Gator Darby Battle.
Taylor Burtch, Higher Education Administration and Policy — Changes Future Generations with Educational Policy Research
Taylor Burtch, Ph.D. candidate works to expand opportunities for students through her educational policy-based research. Additionally, her research assistantship allowed her to do interesting and meaningful work under Representative Wilson (FL-24).
Developing a Global Mindset in Future Teachers through Virtual Exchange
Tara Mathien uses virtual exchange and study abroad to globalize education for pre-service educators.