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Announcing recipients of the 2025 USF College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards
Presented annually, these awards honor the exceptional achievements of College of Education graduates. Recipients are chosen from nominations submitted by the USF community.
April 22, 2025Alumni and Friends
Student Spotlight: Cassie D'Addeo
A doctoral student in the counselor education program at the University of South Florida, D'Addeo is earning accolades for her exceptional contributions to school counseling.
April 3, 2025Student Life
USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International Conference
The conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.
March 19, 2025College of Education News, Community Engagement
Education in Action Luncheon sees record attendance with a focus on mental health and wellness
The luncheon, which featured keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and an expo, showcased collaborative efforts between faculty, students, and community partners to inspire renewed energy and a shared commitment to prioritizing mental health in schools and all aspects of life.
March 14, 2025Alumni and Friends, College of Education News, Community Engagement
Two USF faculty rank in the top ten most productive school psychology researchers internationally
Evan Dart, an associate professor and program coordinator of the School Psychology program, and Nathaniel von der Embse, a professor of school psychology, have achieved this prestigious recognition based on their prolific research output.
March 4, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff, Research
Association of Teacher Educators 2025 Taylor & Francis Outstanding Article Award to be presented to Ilene R. Berson and Michael J. Berson
They are receiving the award for their article, "Cultivating Wonder: A Design-Based Approach to Elevating Social Studies in the Early Years," supported by a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources grant.
February 20, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Student Spotlight: Darlshawn Patterson’s passion for literacy and education policy
A Ph.D. student in the Literacy Studies program at USF, Patterson discusses her drive to transform education and highlights the significance of building supportive communities.
February 19, 2025College of Education News
Two USF professors appointed to National Advisory Board for Library of Congress program
Ilene Berson and Michael Berson have been appointed to the Library of Congress's Teaching with Primary Sources Program Advisory Board, bringing their early childhood and elementary education expertise to this prestigious role.
February 13, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
USF's InsideART professional development program for teachers celebrates 15 years
A collaborative project between the USF Contemporary Art Museum and the USF College of Education, InsideART is an innovative arts-based learning and visual literacy program that integrates social studies with contemporary art in an examination and discussion of pressing societal issues.
February 6, 2025College of Education News
USF student group explores ways to use artificial intelligence in the classroom
Zafer Unal, an education professor at USF St. Petersburg, introduced students to TeacherServer, a platform he created that provides over 800 cost-free AI tools designed and tested by educators.
February 4, 2025College of Education News
USF institute partners with Hillsborough County Public Schools to uplift local community schools
A $50 million grant, awarded in collaboration with the University of Central Florida, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, and Florida International University, will connect the USF Institute for School-Commmunity Partnerships with researchers across Florida to make a lasting impact in community schools.
January 28, 2025College of Education News
College of Education alum receives AECT award for immersive virtual foreign language learning research
Saidah's research focused on using 3D virtual worlds in foreign language education, designing and developing a series of English lessons in these immersive spaces to overcome the persistent challenges of English language learning and improve language learning practices using engaging and intuitive learning approaches.
January 14, 2025College of Education News, Research