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USF and Sarasota County Schools partner to power the next generation of innovators

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the USF College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.

February 12, 2026Academics, College of Education News

Fulbright Program Established 1946

USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

USF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.

February 4, 2026Academics

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USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness

A free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.

January 5, 2026Academics, Community Engagement

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USF College of Education proudly awards two undergraduate students with the Graduation with Distinction Award

Two undergraduate students have been honored with the Graduation with Distinction Award due to their excellence in academics, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.

May 22, 2023Academics

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USF to launch new graduate certificate in ‘Big Data & Learning Analytics’ this fall

Starting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics. The graduate certificate will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success.

July 12, 2022Academics, College of Education News

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USF to launch new graduate certificate in ‘Game Design for Learning’ this fall

Starting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in game design for learning. The graduate certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate educational games and integrate them into curricula.

June 2, 2022Academics, College of Education News

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Doctoral student receives ‘People’s Choice’ award at USF Graduate Research Symposium

Mohammed Alqahtani, a graduate student in the USF College of Education, received a People’s Choice Award for his research project presented at the university’s Graduate Student Research Symposium.

April 7, 2022Academics, Student Life

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Helios Residency students receive guaranteed teaching positions with Hillsborough County Public Schools

A partnership between the USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.

December 2, 2021Academics, College of Education News

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Alumni Spotlight: Anjum Shah, EdD

From the start of her journey in USF's EdD in Educational Program Development, Anjum Shah made it her goal to create an ethics curriculum for dental hygiene programs, to help others prepare for handling sensitive issues within the profession.

November 2, 2021Academics, Alumni and Friends

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USF Polk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership program

A partnership between the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from USF.

November 1, 2021Academics, College of Education News

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What does it mean to be a teacher leader?

We sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.

October 26, 2021Academics, Resources for Educators

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Meet Your Librarian: Susan Ariew

We interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.

September 7, 2021Academics

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.