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Education in Action 2024 Event Focused on Innovation at USF’s College of Education

Education in Action is a seminal event for the USF College of Education (COEDU). It connects a diverse group of stakeholders from across the Tampa Bay region to explore critical issues facing the education profession. This year's event was a full day of networking and learning focused on “Celebrating and Innovating” that included a college expo, luncheon with engaging presentations, and special sessions for students and faculty.

March 5, 2024Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement

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Nominations are now open for the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards program.

Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 20, 2024.

February 26, 2024Alumni and Friends

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USF Alumni Award recipient empowered students, colleagues, friends

Born into a lineage of ambition and academic excellence, Paulette C. Walker’s dreams were fueled by the legacy of her parents and grandparents. A third-generation college student – rare for a Black person growing up in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s – Paulette was the child of a teacher, Helen, and an engineer, Otis.

December 7, 2023Alumni and Friends

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

College of Education Alumni elected Hillsborough County School Board Vice Chair

At Tuesday’s School Board meeting the board voted in a new chair and vice chair. Karen Perez was unanimously voted in as School Board chair and Jessica Vaughn was unanimously voted in as vice-chair.

November 15, 2023Alumni and Friends

Nicolette Barone with her students and Rocky

USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week

USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.

October 4, 2023Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

College of Education alumna gives back and helps honor and memorialize victims on 9/11

This week, we remember the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. For our USF College of Education alumni, Dr. Kristy Verdi PhD with the non-profit Learn and Serve Tampa, this day is a day to do good and give back to the community in their efforts to transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good.

September 12, 2023Alumni and Friends

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USF College of Education announces recipients of 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

The University of South Florida (USF) College of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

May 1, 2023Alumni and Friends

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Meet the Dean reception at the AERA conference

USF College of Education Bulls attending the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference gathered for a social networking event at Pizano’s Pizza in Chicago. As part of the conference week, alumni, doctoral students and faculty enjoyed engaging in academic and professional conversation and having the opportunity to meet Dean Rolle.

April 18, 2023Alumni and Friends

Distinguished Alumni Awards Graphic

Nomination Deadline has been Extended for College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards

Nominations are now open for the USF College of Education's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards.

March 6, 2023Alumni and Friends, College of Education News

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USF College of Education Alumni Society celebrates recent graduates and new teachers with Welcome to Teaching gift baskets

Dave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.

February 28, 2023Alumni and Friends, Community Engagement

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Honoring Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, the former Director of SCATT

Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.

January 20, 2023Alumni and Friends, College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

About the USF College of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South Florida College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.