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Chung Selected for American Psychological Association Award

Apr 22, 2025 2:30 pm0 views

Y. Barry Chung is Dean of the College of Education at San Diego State University.
EPOL Ed.D. Alum To Publish New Book on Educational Equity

Apr 22, 2025 10:45 am0 views

Anderson is an adjunct professor at George Mason University and CEO of Onyx Equity Education Consulting.
Lee Wins Design Award at Research Live!

Apr 22, 2025 10:30 am0 views

Lee presented her research at the annual competition on April 8.
Ragsdale To Receive Campus Award for Public Engagment

Apr 22, 2025 10:00 am0 views

Lee Ragsdale is the Reentry Resource Program Director for the Education Justice Project.
BNAACC Names Moton Faculty Member of the Year

Apr 15, 2025 12:15 pm167 views

He will receive the award on Thursday, April 17 at the Ebony Excellence Awards Ceremony.
Bunch to Publish Two Books in 2025

Apr 15, 2025 11:30 am22 views

One will center on black educators in the South, and another on human-centered design and Artificial Intelligence.
Ng Named Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs at University of South Carolina

Apr 15, 2025 11:15 am31 views

Ng has been on the faculty at the University of Kansas in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Schutz Selected as Goldstick Family Scholar

Apr 8, 2025 11:30 am39 views

Michele Schutz, assistant professor SPED, was selected for her involvement in the Goldstick Lecture Series since joining the department in 2022.
Bertrand Jones to Deliver Keynote at Mentoring Matters Summer Institute

Apr 8, 2025 11:00 am67 views

Tamara Bertrand Jones, associate dean for faculty affairs, will speak at the two day event in May.
Two Education Projects Selected for Chancellor's Research Projects

Apr 8, 2025 10:45 am60 views

Projects from Dean Chrystalla Mouza and postdoctoral researcher Jadyn Harris Laixely were selected for funding.
OCCRL Receives 2025 Presidential Citation of Excellence Award from CSCC

Apr 8, 2025 9:15 am1 views

The Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) was the recipient of the 2025 Presidential Citation of Excellence Award from The Council for the Study of Community Colleges at this year’s CSCC Conference, where the theme was “working in solidarity for equitable community college futures.” Presented by outgoing CSCC President Dr. Xueli Wang, OCCRL was recognized as a transformative leader and ray of hope in the field of community college research, leadership and practice.
Dymond Receives Excellence in Instruction Award

Apr 1, 2025 11:45 am65 views

Stacy Dymond, professor in Special Education was honored by the University of Illinois as one of the top instructors on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
Kulas a Semi-Finalist in Grad College's Image of Research Competition

Apr 1, 2025 11:15 am138 views

Andrea Kulas, an EPOL Ed.D. student, photographed the North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA.
College Researchers Receive Research into Practice Award from SITE

Apr 1, 2025 10:15 am38 views

The two were a part of the team that were recognized by the TPACK SIG.
Lee to Present at Research Live! Final Round

Apr 1, 2025 9:45 am18 views

Jennie Lee is a graduate student in Educational Psychology.
Leonardi Selected as Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students (SKAIDS) Emerging Scholar

Mar 29, 2025 6:15 pm39 views

Nicholas Leonardi, a fourth-year PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected as one of thirty doctoral students to join the 2025 cohort of emerging scholars at the Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students (SKAIDS). SKAIDS supports the professional development of science education doctoral students by pairing them with experienced faculty mentors. The 2025 Abell Institute will take place at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, from July 21 to July 25.
Bureau of Educational Research Announces Seed Funding Award Recipients

Mar 25, 2025 3:45 pm81 views

Four projects from across the College of Education were selected to receive funding.
David Roediger, Lecture "Education of an Ordinary White"

Mar 25, 2025 3:15 pm27 views

David Roediger is the Foundation Professor of American Studies at University of Kansas.
Two Education at Illinois Alums Named to Champaign Unit 4 Leadership Positions

Mar 25, 2025 2:30 pm34 views

Ryan Krows and Tina Jordahl will assume roles on the leadership team of Champaign Central High School.
Kelly Searsmith Named to College Autism Network Board of Directors

Mar 24, 2025 11:30 am66 views

Searsmith is an alumna and current doctoral student in EPOL.
Best, Coder Receive Leadership Awards from Graduate College

Mar 11, 2025 11:00 am11 views

Megan Best and Elizabeth Coder were selected for their work on initiatives and displays of leadership.
Hanafy to Judge at the American Evaluation Association Student Case Competition

Mar 11, 2025 10:45 am4 views

Mostafa Hanafy, doctoral cadidate in EPOL, will be one of 12 judges at this year's competition.
Two From Education Named HRI Fellows

Mar 11, 2025 10:15 am17 views

EPOL faculty member Mirelsie Velázquez and EPOL Graduate Student Asmaa Elsayed have been selected to the fellowship for 2025-26.
Gonzalez to Present at 2025 LatMath Conference

Mar 5, 2025 9:15 am14 views

The conference is hosted at the UCLA campus March 6-8.
Verma, Stone to Present on Community Wellness Collaboration

Mar 4, 2025 2:30 pm6 views

Bhakti Verma a Ph.D. student and Emily Stone, director of public engagement, will present at the Humanities Research Institute.
NEW! Free Test Prep for Students Through Kaplan All Access Program

Mar 3, 2025 11:15 am6 views

U. of I. students now have free access to Kaplan's top test prep for grad school, credentials, and licensure exams. 40+ courses, including GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and more! Students who bought a course since Aug. 1, 2024, may qualify for a refund. Learn more here.
Support Personnel and Services Available to College of Education Community

Feb 26, 2025 8:00 am9 views

Embedded Counselor Emese Poszet and Dean's DEI Fellow Theo Moton are available to support anyone who may need them.
Big Ten Early Learning Alliance Shares Expertise on Early Math Learning

Feb 25, 2025 1:00 pm17 views

The alliance has released a brief and is hosting an upcoming seminar.
Randolph a Finalist for Golden Apple Award

Feb 25, 2025 11:45 am91 views

He was selected as a finalist for the Excellence in Teaching & Leadership awards.
Public Engagement Faculty Fellows Applications Open

Feb 25, 2025 10:45 am6 views

The program is open to all full-time faculty.
Chang-kyu Kwon Wins Early Scholar Award

Feb 25, 2025 9:30 am40 views

Kwon, an assistant professor in EPOL, was recognized by the Academy of Human Resource Development.
Survey Participants Needed for Improving Post-Transfer Experience in Illinois

Feb 21, 2025 3:15 pm6 views

Are you currently studying at a four-year college or university in Illinois after transferring from a community college in the state? If so, the Office of Community College Research and Leadership wants to hear from you via a Qualtrics survey! The survey only takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.
EPOL Doctoral Student to present at GRID Forum

Feb 21, 2025 9:15 am10 views

Asmaa Elsayed will present at the GRID forum on her experience working on sensitive topics with vulnerable populations.
Baber to Host Brown vs. Board of Education Talk and Panel

Feb 19, 2025 10:45 am16 views

The panel will be at Parkland College in Champaign on February 25.
Reminder: The College Offers Support Spaces for All

Feb 19, 2025 9:00 am14 views

The College offers spaces for private prayer or reflection, and space for those who are nursing.
Call for Proposals for BRIDGE Funding Now Open

Feb 18, 2025 2:00 pm18 views

Proposals for the 2025-2026 BRIDGE Seed Fund are being accepted through March 3.
Navigating Federal Directives and Supporting Students

Feb 12, 2025 10:15 am35 views

Updates on what you should know about recent federal changes and resources to support students and scholars.
EPOL Doc Student Ciuro Sanchez Named Bilingual Elementary Assistant Principal at International Prep Academy

Feb 11, 2025 10:00 am314 views

Darienne Ciuro Sanchez was confirmed by the Champaign School Board at the February 10 meeting.
EPOL Student Named World Economic & Leadership Forum Delegate

Feb 11, 2025 9:45 am105 views

Logan Pender was selected to attend the forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Center for Social and Behavioral Science to Hold Open House

Feb 5, 2025 12:00 pm8 views

CSBS is inviting the campus community to check out their new space on February 12.
Gutiérrez Recieves AERA 2025 SIG/RME Distinguished Scholar Award

Feb 5, 2025 9:45 am30 views

Gutiérrez was recognized by the Research in Mathematics Education SIG.
Alum Stitzlein Publishes Book on Honesty and Truth

Feb 4, 2025 4:30 pm12 views

Sarah M. Stitzlein is currently a professor of Education at the University of Cincinnati.
Offering Professional Development Hours for Illinois Public Educators

Feb 3, 2025 3:45 pm4 views

In compliance with the Illinois State Board of Education, the Council on Teacher Education (CoTE) approves qualifying professional development events for licensed educators. All departments or units that want to award professional development hours (PDHs) must secure advanced approval by submitting a PDH proposal on the CoTE website.
Microcredentials for Illinois Educators

Feb 3, 2025 3:45 pm8 views

Faculty and units developing microcredentials for Illinois public educators should contact the Council on Teacher Education (CoTE). CoTE coordinates the microcredential process with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) so that Illinois public educators may earn a digital badge on their Professional Educator License. ISBE must approve microcredentials prior to Illinois public educators earning them. Visit the CoTE website for more information.
Rodriguez Publishes Article on Accountability in Research with Youth of Color

Jan 29, 2025 4:45 pm35 views

Gabriel Rodriguez was recently published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education.
University Primary School Application Period Now Open

Jan 29, 2025 10:15 am12 views

University Primary School's admissions period is open through March 1 for priority consideration for the 2025-2026 academic year, grades Preschool-5th. Uni Primary has been the lab school of the College of Education here on campus for 50+ years. Visit our website to learn more and schedule a tour. At University Primary School, learning is serious delight!
Understanding the New Illinois Brand Guidelines

Jan 28, 2025 2:45 pm74 views

Learn about the new Illinois brand guidelines, which launched last spring, in this quick guide.
CREA Conference Early Bird Registration Ends Soon

Jan 28, 2025 2:30 pm19 views

The 8th annual conference's early-bird registration period wraps up on February 7
Ed.M. Student Named 2024 Gilman Scholarship Alumni Ambassador

Jan 22, 2025 10:45 am16 views

Logan Pender will serve as an official representative of the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program.
Ruedas-Gracia Co-Writes Chapter in Book on Latinx Student Success

Jan 21, 2025 10:30 am89 views

Nidia Ruedas-Gracia, an assistant professor in Educational Psychology, was published in "Student Success and Intersectionality at Hispanic-Serving Institutions"

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