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Dr. Karina Salazar unveils the hidden access barriers in higher education, shedding light on systemic inequities and the urgent need for reform. Her research emphasizes creating more inclusive opportunities for all students.

Read the full article in Diverse Education to learn more.

The registration for the On Our Own Time Art Exhibit is now open! Participants must be an employee, retiree, volunteer, or an immediate family member of an employee of the University of Arizona.

Each artist may submit up to two entries. All entries must be original works created by the applicant within the last three years and must not have been previously submitted.

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Discover how UArizona researcher Melanie McKay-Cody is championing the preservation of Native American sign languages, safeguarding a rich cultural heritage for future generations....

Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Arizona. A Deaf woman of Cherokee, Shawnee, Powhatan, and Montauk heritage, Dr. McKay-Cody earned her Ph.D. in linguistic and socio-cultural anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. She is a nationally recognized leader in the documentation and preservation of critically endangered Indigenous...

Congratulations once again to Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies & Practice Dr. Z Nicolazzo and our esteemed College of Education colleague, Dr. Karla Silva, on being named to the 2025 ACPA Foundation Diamond Honoree Cohort! 

We first shared this exciting news back in September, but it’s worth celebrating again—and we’re excited to remind everyone of an important way to support this recognition!

As part of...

The University of Arizona College of Education is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement: approval from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to become the first college in Arizona to offer a Supervisor certification preparation program. This innovative program is tailored for district-level leaders—including directors of counseling services—who may not come from a traditional teaching background. By expanding...

We are thrilled to celebrate Octreyvian Killian, a College of Education Learning, Literacy, and Leadership student, for being one of just nine recipients of the prestigious University of Arizona Centennial Achievement Undergraduate Awards!

Octreyvian will graduate summa cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Science in Learning, Literacy, and...

As we celebrate the Class of 2024, we’re thrilled to highlight some of our outstanding graduating Wildcats, each chosen by their department or faculty for their remarkable achievements. Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us all!

Stay tuned—more posts showcasing these amazing graduates will be coming in the next few days. We can’t wait to see where your journey leads next...

Dear College of Education Community, It is with mixed feelings that I share with you that I will be stepping down as Dean of the College of Education on March 31, 2025. I will be taking on the role of Dean of the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington. Indiana University allows me to be closer to my family while working at a School of Education with an excellent reputation with faculty, staff, and students...

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...