News

dean berrty wearing eyeglasses, blue blazer and a red tie

Dean Robert Q. Berry III Honored with Inaugural Equity Award for Transforming Math Education

Thursday

Congratulations to our Dean, Robert Q. Berry III

The Virginia Council of Mathematics Specialists (VACMS) has honored Dean Berry’s transformative contributions to equity in mathematics education by establishing the Robert Q. Berry, III Equity Award. Even more exciting, Dean Berry will be the inaugural recipient of this prestigious award!

Your visionary leadership and dedication to advancing equitable practices in mathematics...

dr george garcia congratulations headshot graphic

Dr. George F. Garcia Honored with Lifetime Humanitarian Award for Educational Impact

Nov. 7, 2024

We are thrilled to congratulate our dear friend Dr. George F. Garcia on receiving the Ray Davies Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award from the Educational Enrichment Foundation!

As Tucson Unified School District's first Hispanic...

kennedy bennet headshot

Student Speaker Highlights the Power of Scholarships in Transforming Lives

Oct. 8, 2024

We loved seeing our recipients and donors at the College of Education Scholarship Breakfast. Thank you all for joining us! Please take a moment to read the kind words shared with us this morning by Kennedy Bennet who received the Regan McKenzie Callister Scholarship in Education and the Dolores R. Kaith Scholarship.

"Good morning peers, faculty, donors, and everyone here today...

Join Dean Robert Q. Berry and Colin Waite to Celebrate 60 Years of the Cooper Center and Help Raise $60,000 for Tucson's Future!

Sept. 18, 2024

Join Dean Robert Q. Berry and Executive Director of the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, Colin Waite, in their discussion about the Cooper Center's six-decade-long history in Tucson, AZ. The Cooper Center began in 1964 and celebrates its 60th year of providing Tucson K-12 students with hands-on environmental education experiences in Southern Arizona.

To celebrate, the Cooper Center is crowdfunding September - October 2024...

women of impact red lettering on beige background

Women of Impact!

Sept. 6, 2024

We are delighted to share that Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody, Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, along with our esteemed College of Education colleagues, Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia and Dr. Stephanie Troutman Robbins, have been named to the University of Arizona's 2024 Women of Impact cohort. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact....

Celebration of Life, Dr. Luis C. Moll

Aug. 15, 2024

We invite you to share your cherished memories of Dr. Moll by submitting photos for the celebration of life event on September 20. Your contributions will help us honor his legacy and the lasting impact he had on so many lives. Whether it’s a moment of laughter, a special event, or a simple day at work, these photos will serve as...

peggy goulding standing with two other women accepting her award

Congratulations Peggy Goulding!

July 24, 2024

Congratulations to our dear friend Peggy Goulding on being named the 2024 Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the...

Paul Lindsey Interns group photo 2024

Community Celebrates Paul Lindsey

April 11, 2024

What a fantastic evening honoring Paul Lindsey's commitment to education and community. From heartfelt speeches to celebrating our amazing Lindsey interns, filled with warmth and gratitude.

a collage of inquiry oasis participants

The Inquiry Oasis Podcast

Jan. 9, 2024

Welcome to The Inquiry Oasis podcast, your bi-monthly gateway to the realm of transformative education research, proudly presented by the University of Arizona College of Education. In each episode, we invite you to join us as we illuminate the innovative work of our esteemed faculty members. From the intricacies of educational psychology to the art of...