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John Licato speaking at AI in Education Summit

Bellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summit

Bellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.

June 12, 2026College of Education News

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USF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in education

As the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.

June 11, 2026College of Education News

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USF introduces new service to help districts improve student outcomes

School districts already have powerful tools at their fingertips; USF’s new Coordinated Learning Systems can help them unlock their full potential to improve teaching and learning.

June 10, 2026College of Education News, Community Engagement

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Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across Florida

These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.

May 28, 2026College of Education News

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USF Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain hands-on experience training USF Track & Field team 

In the USF Human Performance Lab, Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain real-world experience while helping USF Track & Field athletes train and perform at their best.

May 28, 2026College of Education News

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Gift to David C. Anchin Center expands leadership development for K-12 leaders

The Anchin Center will introduce new leadership development opportunities for K-12 educators, made possible by a gift from Isabel Anchin Becker.

May 27, 2026College of Education News

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Fourth graders compete in economics challenge at USF

Students from across Hillsborough County gathered to showcase their knowledge of economics, financial literacy and teamwork through a series of academic challenges.

May 21, 2026College of Education News, Community Engagement

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USF Millennium Fellows Make Local Change to Address United Nations Goals

Through the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.

May 18, 2026Community Engagement

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USF College of Education launches new graduate certificate in AI for educators

The program emphasizes practical application, ethical decision-making and hands-on development of AI-supported tools and strategies for teaching and learning.

May 15, 2026Admissions, College of Education News

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Internship leads to Zoo School teaching job for new alum

On the same day USF St. Petersburg Videographer Cliff McBride visited ZooTampa to interview a student about her internship, Madison Connell was offered a job. Connell, a recent graduate of the educational studies program, is now a teacher at the Florida Environmental Education Center or “Zoo School.”

May 14, 2026Community Engagement

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USF College of Education Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Award Recipients

From groundbreaking faculty research to alumni transforming classrooms and communities, the USF College of Education’s 2026 Distinguished Awards Celebration honored the people shaping the future of education across Tampa Bay and beyond.

May 14, 2026Alumni and Friends, College of Education News

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From Army instructor to elementary teacher: USF grad begins next chapter

A Hillsborough County Army veteran is turning his passion for teaching into a career in the classroom.

May 6, 2026Alumni and Friends, Student Life

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.