Nate Wahl, Ed.D. student in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, has been awarded the People’s Choice award from the Graduate College's 2026 Research Live! competition.
His presentation, "Teaching is Not Neutral," asked, 'are White teachers aware of the power they hold over Black students’ futures?'
Watch Wahl's 2026 Research Live! presentation.
Wahl was one of nine finalists, each of whom gave a three-minute presentation. Judges selected the winner and special recognition finalists. Audience members also cast a vote for the people's choice award, which Wahl won.
Wahl also currently serves as the Dean of Students at Urbana Middle School.
