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School of Education Student Appointed to White House Committee
President Barack Obama has appointed Micah Fialka-Feldman, a student and employee at the School of Education, to serve on the President’s Committee for People for Intellectual Disabilities. Ten other individuals around the nation were appointed to this committee for a…
Artist to Discuss Socially and Community Engaged Art Practice March 26
The School of Education will welcome Rick Lowe, an artist and member of the National Council on the Arts, to speak on Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in the Public Events Room at 220 Eggers Hall. Lowe’s lecture, “Art…
Professor Conducts Physical Activity Workshops for Children with Visual Impairments
Luis Columna, associate professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is conducting a physical activity program titled “Physical Activity for Families of Children with Visual Impairments.”
Making an Impact for Children’s Education
Aysha A. Seedat ’16 has always been interested in public policy and politics but it was the required first-year writing course that decided her future.
U.S. News Ranks School of Education in the Top 50 of Best Education Schools
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the School of Education No. 45 among the best education graduate schools for 2015. This is the second consecutive year the School of Education has been ranked in the top 50. “I’m pleased that…
Rolling Named 2014 National Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) will honor James Haywood Rolling Jr., dual associate professor of art education in the School of Education and the College of Visual and Performing Arts, with the 2014 National Higher Education Art Educator of…
Haddix Named Recipient of AERA Early Career Award
Marcelle Haddix, assistant professor in the Reading and Language Arts Center at the School of Education, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Division K Early Career Award. This award is given annually to a researcher in the initial…
Teacher, Activist Brian Jones to Give Ganders Distinguished Lecture Feb. 28
The School of Education will welcome Brian Jones, New York City teacher and activist, for the Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Distinguished Lecture on Friday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. in Kittredge Auditorium at Huntington Beard Crouse Hall. Jones’…
Law, Education Professors Publish New Books
Two professors at the College of Law and one at the School of Education have published new books recently. Professor Nina Kohn authored “Elder Law: Practice, Policy and Problems,” (Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, 2013). Professor Arlene S. Kanter co-edited,…
Getting to Know: Kevin Heffernan
Kevin Heffernan has always been excited about exercise. In high school and college he was active in many sports, and his sports training led to a love of weight lifting. His earliest research focused on weight training and the health…