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Students Honored at 2019 Recognition Dinner
The College of Education recently hosted it’s 17th annual Recognition Dinner, honoring those who have contributed to the success of this past year.
Nancy Dana Named Finalist for Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching
The University of Florida College of Education is proud to announce Nancy Fichtman Dana, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, is one of the three finalists for the 2020 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
UF College of Education reclaims ranking as best in nation
The College of Education at the University of Florida reclaimed its place as the nation’s best online graduate education degree program, according to the most recent annual rankings released by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
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University of Florida Initiative Seeks Solutions to Critical Challenges Affecting Society
The University of Florida is spearheading the search for solutions to society’s most ever-present challenges through its latest initiative.
Six students honored for outstanding scholarship and professional work
The college bestowed the awards on April 21 at its annual recognition dinner, when COE alumni, donors, faculty and other supporters are invited to campus to hear updates about the college and honor the academic year’s high-achieving EduGators.
Students honored for outstanding scholarship and superior accomplishment
The College of Education recently hosted its 16th annual Recognition Dinner, honoring those who have contributed to the success of this past year. Although there are many accomplishments from our students that are a great source of pride, three graduate and three undergraduate students have been identified after a rigorous selection process for their superior accomplishments during this academic year: Charlotte Bolch, Emilie Lenes, Jiahui Wang, Adrianna Escobales, Ellie Chenoweth and Paige Fitzpatrick.
Novelist’s $3M gift could mean happy ending for struggling readers
Best-selling author James Patterson’s generous donation backs COE’s ‘Literacy Challenge’ to aid Florida’s youngest readers
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Erica McCray ushers in the new decade as director of the School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
With a vision to empower faculty, staff and students to prioritize equitable outcomes for learners, families and communities, associate professor Erica McCray became director of the School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies (SESPECS) in October 2019.
College of Education awarded an A+ ranking from the National Council on Teacher Quality
The University of Florida College of Education was recently given an A+ ranking from the National Council on Teacher Quality for our Unified Elementary ProTeach Program.
James M. Rujimora awarded first place in CACREP Leadership Essay Contest
James M. Rujimora, currently enrolled in the M.Ed/Ed.S in Mental Health Counseling through the College of Education at UF, was recently awarded first place in the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) Leadership Essay Contest.
The UF College of Education remains a leader in online education
The UF College of Education has been ranked No. 1 or 2 by U.S. News & World Report for the past five years.
Once an EduGator, Always an EduGator
“If teaching is your passion, if you’re meant to be an educator, UF’s College of Education is the only place you should entrust your education.”
Novelist’s continued support helps scale up UF literacy initiatives
After a successful first phase, the next chapter of the James Patterson Literacy Challenge is ready to be written.
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ESOL professor picked for Fulbright study in Ukraine
Maria Coady, a UF associate professor of ESOL and bilingual education, will embark on a 42-day research trip in Ukraine on March 10 as part of the Fulbright Specialist Program. Coady will study teacher education and English language development at the Ukrainian...
CCFA Bellwether Awards fete top community college innovators
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL—The Community College Futures Assembly has announced the winners of its highly competitive, 19th annual Bellwether Awards at the group's 2013 policy summit in Orlando. The Bellwether Awards recognize outstanding community college programs, mainly...
UF education researchers recognized at state research conference
Several University of Florida education researchers were honored at this year’s Florida Educational Research Association annual meeting, hosted last month by the College of Education at UF’s Hilton Conference Center Hotel. Walter Leite, an associate professor of...
One of COE’s ‘6 to Watch’ students receives leadership scholarship
UF education doctoral student Angel Rodriguez was selected by Kappa Delta Pi to receive the C. Glen Hass Laureate Scholarship in Instructional Leadership. The $1,500 award is only awarded to applicants from the University of Florida doctoral program. Kappa Delta Pi...
Math ed professor nominated for Spirit of Gainesville Award
Tim Jacobbe, a math education professor at UF’s College of Education, and his wife, Elizabeth, were nominees for The Gainesville Sun’s 2012 Spirit of Gainesville Awards. The awards were announced on Nov. 28. Now in its second year, the Spirit of Gainesville Awards...
COE alum receives nation’s highest science teaching honor
Only America’s most exceptional teachers find themselves strolling through the White House discussing education policy with Vice President Joe Biden. COE alumnus Eric Grunden (MEd ’94, science education) recently got the VIP treatment from Biden and the White House...
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NPR StateImpact: Albert Ritzhaupt
State Impact by NPR6-13-13Albert Ritzhaupt An NPR StateImpact radio and online report quoted Albert Ritzhaupt, a professor of educational technology, about the digital divide present among Florida’s public school students. The article cites Ritzhaupt’s research on how...
GAINESVILLE SUN: Jamal Sowell, Situational Environmental Circumstances
The Gainesville Sun6-2-13Jamal Sowell, Situational Environmental Circumstances program In a column in the Gainesville Sun, Jamal Sowell, the special assistant to UF President Bernie Machen, discussed educational inequality in Florida and the university’s new mentoring...
INDEPENDENT FLORIDA ALLIGATOR: U.S. News and World Report ranking
Independent Florida Alligator3-15-13U.S. News and World Report ranking The Independent Florida Alligator reported that U.S. News & World Report ranked the College of Education as 30th among public education colleges and 40th among both public and private...
GAINESVILLE SUN: Linda Behar-Horenstein
Gainesville Sun2-22-13Linda Behar-Horenstein Linda Behar-Horenstein, a UF distinguished teaching scholar and professor in higher education administration, wrote an essay as part of her work as a member of UF's Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, which comes up...
TAMPA BAY TIMES: Alumnus Brian Dassler
Tampa Bay Times2-19-13Alumnus Brian Dassler Alumnus Brian Dassler contributed to a special article in the Tampa Bay Times about the introduction of national standards in the classroom, specifically Florida’s decision to adopt the Common Core State Standards.
NEW YORK TIMES: Pilar Mendoza
New York Times 2-9-13 Pilar Mendoza Pilar Mendoza, an assistant professor in higher education administration, was quoted in a New York Times article about college costs and student debt. The article cited her research findings, published last year in The Journal of...
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UF Anderson Scholars program taps 5 COE students, 3 faculty mentors
Five UF College of Education undergraduate students – all elementary education majors – have been named Anderson Scholars as a result of their high academic achievement, and three COE faculty members were honored for their mentorship. The honored students are seniors...
Art Sandeen, student affairs icon, honored as Distinguished Pillar in student personnel
In Arthur “Art” Sandeen's 26 years as head of UF student affairs and 14 years as a College of Education professor, his love and advocacy of students gave the university community a friend and leader they knew they could count on. These traits help explain why the...
Education technology professor receives best paper award
Albert Ritzhaupt, an associate professor of educational technology at UF, received the best paper award at this year’s Informing Science + IT Education (InSITE) conference in Porto, Portugal. InSITE is a conference sponsored by the Informing Science Institute, a...
College honors 5 newly retired faculty: Algina, Clark, Echevarria-Doan, Sherrard and Spillman
The College of Education on Oct. 16 honored five newly retired professors who have made significant contributions to their students, their professions and research fields, and the EduGator community. Dean Glenn Good hosted a reception at his home for all retired...
Regional group honors Swank as outstanding pre-tenure counselor educator
Jacqueline Swank, a UF assistant professor in counselor education, has been honored with the 2013 Outstanding Pre-tenure Counselor Educator Award by the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. The group is a division of the Association for...
Six new professors join College of Education faculty
UF’s College of Education this year welcomed six new additions to its faculty: Kristen Apraiz, Kristina DePue, Nicholas Gage, Ashley Macsuga-Gage, Diane Porter Roberts and Rachel Wolkenhauer. Kristen Apraiz is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Teaching...
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Press Releases
20 states join UF’s sweeping reform effort to boost teaching of students with disabilities
The college’s federally funded CEEDAR Center has selected the final five of 20 states that have joined together in a sweeping reform effort to vastly improve teaching and learning for students with disabilities.
New school director Holly Lane embraces tradition of ‘vigorous research’
The College of Education has appointed Holly Lane, associate professor of special education, as the new director of its School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies. She succeeds Jean Crockett, who is leaving the post to resume her teaching and research responsibilities as a professor of special education.
Nepali PhD candidate cited for promoting global engagement
Doctoral candidate Uttam Gaulee, a native of Nepal, has scaled some impressive peaks as he has pursued a doctorate in higher education administration at the UF College of Education.
Acclaimed scholars to participate in UF’s first International Teacher Leadership Conference
Globally recognized scholars will participate in the college’s international academic conference in Miami to explore the crucial role a new generation of “teacher leaders” can have in improving schools.
Q & A with Kara Dawson on closing the ‘digital divide’
Dawson took time to discuss her research and the ways incorporating technology and digital tools into traditional classrooms can help all types of learners to flourish.
Gainesville Sun: HIgh-achieving teachers
Gainesville Sun: P.K. Yonge teachers noted 'achievers' The Gainesville Sun May 16, 2016 Five P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School teachers were highlighted in the newspaper's Achievers blog: Jon Mundorf for receiving the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the...
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Businesswoman’s $1 million gift creates professorship in early childhood studies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Entrepreneur Anita Zucker, a 1972 education graduate of the University of Florida, last year challenged fellow alumni who had never contributed to make an annual donation to the College of Education. Zucker, a 2010 recipient of UF’s Distinguished...
New interdisciplinary center will boost early childhood learning
Efforts to provide high-quality, early learning experiences for Florida’s youngest children received a major boost recently when UF announced the creation of an interdisciplinary Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies.
UF Alliance marks 10 years of improving college access for minority students in Florida’s inner-city schools
In 2000, only two seniors from Miami Carol City High School were accepted into the University of Florida. A decade later in 2010, UF enrolled 22 seniors from the inner-city school.
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