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USF College of Education faculty make international impact participating in RISE Caribbean
This initiative, which began in 2021 when Patriann Smith, a then assistant professor in Literacy Studies at the USF College of Education, along with international partners, secured a $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), culminated in a RISE Caribbean Conference held at the USF Patel Center for Global Solutions in 2023.
November 12, 2024College of Education News, Research
USF College of Education and CORE Construction raised over $56,000 in inaugural GYOTL Academy Golf Tournament
The event was a success, thanks to the support of 69 golfers, including school district and Manatee County government officials, and 29 sponsors.
November 4, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
USF Physical Education students and faculty are providing a free PE program for homeschooled children
Now in its second year, the program has received an overwhelmingly positive reception in the local homeschool community, with spots for this fall filling up in 20 minutes.
November 1, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
College of Education students and faculty help clean up USF Botanical Gardens following Hurricane Milton
Craig Huegel, the director of the USF Botanical Gardens, put out a call for volunteers to help clean up the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The storm had uprooted trees and left debris scattered across the entire area.
October 23, 2024College of Education News
USF Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week by Honoring a Local Teacher and Hosting a Tailgate
The USF College of Education proudly honored Pasco County Teacher of the Year, LeAnne John, presenting her with a $1,000 gift card for Donors Choose and a bundle of exciting USF goodies to celebrate the Big Day for Teachers on Tuesday, September 17.
October 3, 2024College of Education News, Community Engagement
Dr. Alexandra Panos Receives the USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Panos' research agenda centers on providing learners with opportunities to explore texts related to the climate crisis.
October 1, 2024College of Education News, Research
USF School Counseling Interns Receive Valuable Prevention Education Training from the Monique Burr Foundation
They participated in the MBF Child Safety Matters program training, a K-5 evidence-based curriculum for prevention education. This program covers topics such as safety awareness, cyber safety, and bullying prevention.
September 18, 2024College of Education News
Dr. Wenyu Guo Selected as an Awardee by the NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Program
This prestigious award not only recognizes her scholarly excellence but also provides a unique learning opportunity. As a part of this incredible honor, Wenyu will work with experienced NCTE mentors and build a valuable nationwide professional learning network.
September 13, 2024College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Dr. Elizabeth Hadley Earns $650,000 Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for Project TeLI
This substantial grant will fund a three-year research study that will analyze teacher language interactions to improve the field’s understanding of preschool language development.
September 9, 2024College of Education News, Research
Dr. Lindsay Persohn Receives Grant for an Exciting VR Project from the Corridor Early-Stage Innovation Fund
Persohn's team will connect with virtual reality industry leaders to create immersive learning environments for students to solve real-world problems.
September 5, 2024College of Education News, Research
News Release: Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse Secures $2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
Nathaniel von der Embse, PhD, a professor of school psychology at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Co-Executive Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES).
July 11, 2024Faculty and Staff, Research
$1 Million Grant Awarded to Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse from the William T. Grant Foundation
Nathaniel von der Embse, PhD, and his colleagues from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (USF), Ken Christensen, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Eunsook Kim, and Troy Quast, along with Stephen Kilgus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been awarded a prestigious $1 million grant from the William T. Grant Foundation.
July 11, 2024Faculty and Staff, Research