https://www.usf.edu/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 10 Aug 2026 06:27:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:27:05 Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27KUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.ESE teacher with studentshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxAdmissions,College of Education News,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter,Exceptional Student Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2025/new-usf-college-of-education-scholarship-created-to-honor-alumna.aspxWhen longtime USF supporters David Goldstein and Joanne Nelson were honored for their decades of service, they marked the moment with a surprise gift — a new scholarship celebrating Goldstein’s daughter’s legacy as an educator.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 New USF College of Education scholarship created to honor alumnaWhen longtime USF supporters David Goldstein and Joanne Nelson were honored for their decades of service, they marked the moment with a surprise gift — a new scholarship celebrating Goldstein’s daughter’s legacy as an educator.Joanne and David with President Lawhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2025/new-usf-college-of-education-scholarship-created-to-honor-alumna.aspxAlumni and FriendsCassidy Delamarter,Exceptional Student Education,Giving,Special Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2024/richardson-showcase-of-promise.aspxIn a vibrant celebration of achievement and inclusivity, the Richardson Showcase of Promise emerged as a beacon of support for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) majors, uniting alumni, mentor teachers, donors, and partners in a symphony of appreciation and encouragement.Tue, 28 May 2024 13:04:58 Celebrating Exceptional Student Education: Richardson Showcase of PromiseIn a vibrant celebration of achievement and inclusivity, the Richardson Showcase of Promise emerged as a beacon of support for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) majors, uniting alumni, mentor teachers, donors, and partners in a symphony of appreciation and encouragement.Students and participants speaking around poster presentations https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2024/richardson-showcase-of-promise.aspxCollege of Education NewsExceptional Student Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/david-allsopp-honored-2023-learning-disabilities-association-of-america-award.aspxDr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education was selected by The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)’s executive committee and board of directors as the 2023 recipient of the LDA award. The LDA award if the highest honor given by the LDA in recognition of Dr. Allsopp’s leadership, support and dedication in the field of learning disabilities.Kathleen RogersFri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Dr. David Allsopp was honored with the 2023 Learning Disabilities Association of America awardDr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education was selected by The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)’s executive committee and board of directors as the 2023 recipient of the LDA award. The LDA award if the highest honor given by the LDA in recognition of Dr. Allsopp’s leadership, support and dedication in the field of learning disabilities.David Allsopp https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2023/david-allsopp-honored-2023-learning-disabilities-association-of-america-award.aspxFaculty HonorsAwards and Honors,Exceptional Student Education,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Rocky D. BullFri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Professor receives dedicated service award from Association on Higher Education and DisabilityCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Lyman Dukeshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxFaculty HonorsAwards and Honors,Exceptional Student Education,St. Petersburg campushttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.Jessenia RiveraFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at USF Pepin Summer InstituteThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.A group photo of USF students at Pepin Academieshttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/ese-majors-service-learning-projects.aspxAs part of a practicum course in the Exceptional Student Education undergraduate program, students completed service-learning projects in partner schools to ease into the school environment before completing more in-depth clinical experiences.External ArticleFri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 ESE majors use service-learning projects to gain experience in local schoolsAs part of a practicum course in the Exceptional Student Education undergraduate program, students completed service-learning projects in partner schools to ease into the school environment before completing more in-depth clinical experiences.USF ESE major with students at local elementary schoolhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/ese-majors-service-learning-projects.aspxAcademics,Student LifeExceptional Student Education,Field and Clinical Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2019/ese-majors-pepin-summer-institute-2019.aspxUSF students led their own classrooms as part of the Pepin Summer Institute, an annual summer program that gives USF students hands-on teaching experience while providing students at Pepin Academies an opportunity to continue learning outside of the regular school year.External ArticleTue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors lead their own classrooms during Pepin Summer InstituteUSF students led their own classrooms as part of the Pepin Summer Institute, an annual summer program that gives USF students hands-on teaching experience while providing students at Pepin Academies an opportunity to continue learning outside of the regular school year.Art at USF Pepin Summer Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2019/ese-majors-pepin-summer-institute-2019.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community EngagementExceptional Student Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.External ArticleFri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary schoolA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.USF student working with an elementary school student at Potter Elementaryhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/inclusive-education-research-conference.aspxTo explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the University of South Florida hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both USF and the University of Exeter.External ArticleWed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 USF research conference explores challenges and opportunities for inclusive educationTo explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the University of South Florida hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both USF and the University of Exeter.USF faculty member presents at Inclusive Education Conferencehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/inclusive-education-research-conference.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchConferences,Exceptional Student Education,International,Social Foundations in Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/usf-pepin-summer-institute-2018.aspxStudents in the College of Education's Exceptional Student Education program gained real-life experience in managing their own classrooms during the USF-Pepin Summer Institute.External ArticleFri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 USF teacher candidates step into their own classrooms during USF-Pepin Summer InstituteStudents in the College of Education's Exceptional Student Education program gained real-life experience in managing their own classrooms during the USF-Pepin Summer Institute.USF students majoring in Exceptional Student Education pose for a group photohttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/usf-pepin-summer-institute-2018.aspxAcademicsExceptional Student Education,Summer Programshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/allsopp-lda-board.aspxCollege of Education Professor David Allsopp, PhD, was appointed to a three-year term on the Professional Advisory Board of the Learning Disabilities Association of America.External ArticleWed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Professor appointed to Learning Disabilities Association Professional Advisory BoardCollege of Education Professor David Allsopp, PhD, was appointed to a three-year term on the Professional Advisory Board of the Learning Disabilities Association of America.Photo of David Allsopphttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2018/allsopp-lda-board.aspxFaculty HonorsExceptional Student Education,Special Education