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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

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USF graduate plans to use degree to get U.S. Marines home safely

After nearly a decade in uniform, he’s determined to lead Marines home safely—an objective that shaped his decision to pursue his degree in exercise science.

May 5, 2026Academics, Alumni and Friends

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2026 Richardson Showcase: Shaping what’s next in Exceptional Student Education

An evening of gratitude and impact, the 2026 Richardson Showcase at the USF College of Education celebrated the future of exceptional student education.

April 29, 2026Academics, Student Life

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USF faculty development EDGE workshop series returns for Fall 2026

Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators, EDGE blends innovation with insight—helping faculty refine their craft through shared learning and structured feedback.

April 27, 2026College of Education News

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Leading meaningful change in our local schools

A cohort of K-12 teachers from the Sarasota and Manatee school districts celebrated completing University of South Florida’s Project T2L3: Transforming Teaching and Learning Locally through Leadership.

April 27, 2026College of Education News

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How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning

USF researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.

April 20, 2026Community Engagement, Research

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USF Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X Symposium

This annual gathering convenes leading researchers, industry innovators, policymakers and practitioners to explore transformative advances in artificial intelligence across disciplines.

April 17, 2026Research

Admissions Pathway Program

USF Education and Eckerd College launch new pathway program

The new partnership is creating a streamlined pathway for aspiring educators, giving eligible undergraduates facilitated access to USF’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.

April 15, 2026Academics, Admissions, College of Education News

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USF Education researchers earn national honors at 2026 AERA annual meeting

With more than 2,500 sessions covering innovative studies in an array of areas, AERA is the world's largest gathering of education researchers.

April 10, 2026Research

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.