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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...

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Cooper Center is Hiring!

Aug. 14, 2024

Cooper Center is hiring two student workers for the coming academic year, thanks to a generous grant from the University of Arizona Campus Sustainability Fund. Students can apply on Handshake. Interviews will start the week of August 19th....

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Student Research Spotlight: Alison Irwin’s Story

Aug. 5, 2024

College of Education Alumni Alison Irwin shares her story from student to camp director.

Campacity is a joint initiative between Y-USA and YMCA Europe, first launched in 2023, to foster collaborations between camps in the US and YMCAs in Europe. The program aims to provide support for children and families experiencing trauma, particularly those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
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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...

Dr. Katherine Cheng, Dr. Maura Varley Gutierrez, and Dr. Heather Haeger chosen as recipients of the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program

July 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Katherine Cheng, Dr. Maura Varley Gutierrez, and Dr. Heather Haeger have been chosen as recipients of the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program for their respective projects!

Dr. Katherine Cheng, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the College of Education, received funding for her project, "Enhancing Emotional and Motivational Development to Support Health Equity and...

Congratulations to Hannah Douglas, Emilia Roland-Umasabor, and Yamini Bhukya

Congratulations to Hannah Douglas, Emilia Roland-Umasabor, and Yamini Bhukya

July 8, 2024

A team of three doctoral students from the Center for Educational Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (CEARE) won the 2024 American Evaluation Association (AEA) United States Student Evaluation Case Competition! Congratulations to Hannah Douglas, Emilia Roland-Umasabor, and Yamini Bhukya, PhD students in Educational Psychology, had the top-rated proposal of all 12 teams that participated in the nationwide competition. Adriana Cimetta,...

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New center to help lead national Indigenous language revitalization efforts

July 8, 2024

The University of Arizona has been selected as one of only four institutions nationwide to lead the charge in Indigenous language revitalization! Thanks to a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the new West Region Native American Language Resource Center is set to empower tribal communities across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. This initiative, housed within the American Indian Language Development Institute (...

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Dr. Heather Haeger podcast episode featured on the NSF Education division newsletter

June 18, 2024

Exciting News!

Dr. Heather Haeger episode of the COE Inquiry Oasis Podcast was featured on the NSF Education division newsletter.

The episode shares the experiences of four postdoctoral scholars at the half-point of their awards. The goal of this program is to provide postdoctoral students with opportunities to engage with STEM educational practices within the context of a research-intensive Hispanic-Serving Institutions....

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Digital Borderlands in the Classroom Cohort

June 10, 2024

Congratulations to the 8 The University of Arizona faculty chosen for the first Digital Borderlands in the Classroom cohort which starts in July. Fellows Alex Braithwaite, Jacqueline Jean Barrios, Lillian Gorman, Maura Catherine Varley Gutierrez, Jason Jurjevich, Melani Martinez, Moira Ozias & Kristy Slominski will receive funding, training & support to develop curricular materials for student research on the borderlands...

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Congratulations Amanda Bogden!

June 10, 2024

Congratulations Amanda Bogden on being selected as a 2024 USDA HSI E.Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program

About Amanda Bogden:
Amanda Bogden is the Internship Program Manager at the Pasquinelli Career Center within the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences. In this role, she guides students in preparing for careers post-graduation. Amanda is also a Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education, focusing her research...