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Ten research projects underway to boost AI, resilience and human performance

The USF College of Education invested in 10 faculty-led research projects, supporting innovative work in artificial intelligence, environmental resilience, teacher preparation, student success and undergraduate research.

October 16, 2026Magazine, Research

Pictured from left to right: Marcia Mann, Director of SCATT; William Katzenmeyer, Dean of the College of Education; Ralph D. Turlington, Florida Commissioner of Education; and Joyce Swarzman, Assistant Director of SCATT, at reception for graduating SCATT students, circa 1981.

Joyce Swarzman’s Flame Burns Brightly in SCATT

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October 15, 2026Magazine

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Getting to Know Dean Schneider

Q & A with Dean Schneider

October 15, 2026Magazine

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From Punch Cards to AI: The early vision that paved the way for today's AI and computer science programs

From pioneering computer education in the 1980s to launching Florida’s first bachelor’s degree in K–12 Computer Science Education, USF’s College of Education has spent more than 40 years preparing educators for the technologies shaping the future.

September 8, 2026Magazine

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USF’s first student: A legacy in numbers and spirit

Barbara Holley Johnson’s remarkable journey offers a firsthand look at how a university that once stood amid sand and construction grew into the thriving institution it is today.

September 2, 2026Magazine

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SCATT program has supported future educators for decades

For decades, SCATT has evolved alongside education, helping future teachers build the skills, confidence and connections they need to thrive in an ever-changing profession.

August 31, 2026Magazine

group photo of math educators at breakfast with Liana Fernandez Fox

Accent on learning: How a university motto became the foundation for one alumna's lifelong commitment to mathematics education.

Liana Fernandez Fox has spent more than four decades inspiring generations of students and educators through her passion for mathematics, teaching and mentorship, building a legacy that continues to shape the profession long after her retirement.

August 26, 2026Magazine

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USF charter student leaves lasting legacy

From USF’s charter class to building a nationally recognized center that has empowered generations of educators, Dick Puglisi’s remarkable career shows how one teacher’s vision, persistence and community connections can create a lasting legacy.

August 25, 2026Magazine

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Student number five: A front-row seat to USF history

As one of USF’s very first students, Rena Ezzell witnessed the university grow from a handful of buildings and 325 graduates into the institution it is today while building a 30-year career as an educator and lifelong connection to the university.

August 25, 2026Magazine

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.