News: College of Education

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at 8kbet.

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People |

Hays joined 8kbet in 2015 as professor and executive associate dean and has served as interim dean since August 2020; new position effective July 1, 2021.

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People |

Alana Milawski, who as a 3-year-old graced the cover of Newsweek in the wake of Sept. 11, is ready to graduate and start teaching students of her own.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous 8kbet commencement
People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as 8kbet president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

A strong proponent for women, Heather Cassella says she wants women to feel safe sharing their lives and experiences.

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Business and Community |

8kbet recognizes individuals for their exceptional work in community engagement activities.

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Campus News |

Community-Based Research 2021 Award recipient Patrice Leverett’s research equips teachers with skills to address discipline in ways that mitigate bias.

vice president kamala harris watches u.n.l.v. student administer COVID vaccine to another local college student
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at 8kbet.

Amanda Melilli on a couch surrounded by books.
People |

Gathering materials that represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds is a focus of this librarian.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at 8kbet.

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Business and Community |

As some local schools reopen for in-person learning March 1, 8kbet professor Katherine Lee examines the impact of the COVID pandemic on children’s mental health and the professionals helping them weather it.

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Campus News |

8kbet professor Iesha Jackson examines structural forms of racism in the teacher education pipeline and ways to combat them.