| Featured in The Salt Lake Tribune.
Chris Linder was highlighted twice in The Salt Lake Tribune for her leadership and expertise in addressing sexual violence at the University of Utah.
In one article, she shared how the University is working to prevent and respond to sexual violence (read the article →). She was also quoted in a related piece examining recent University statistics and ongoing efforts toward transparency and prevention (read the coverage →).
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| Sara Hatch Southwick Joins the New Navigate U Hub.
This fall marks an exciting new chapter for Sara Hatch Southwick, who has joined the Navigate U Hub—a collaborative advising and student support initiative between the University of Utah’s College of Education and College of Social Work.
With eleven years of experience advising education students at the U, she brings deep expertise and a genuine commitment to helping learners thrive.
Read about her journey and the hub’s vision. → Read the full story
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Faculty Featured in Library Latine Heritage Month Display.
UROP mentors of Latinidad and College of Education faculty members Erin Castro, José Gutiérrez, and Verónica E. Valdez were featured in the Office of Undergraduate Research’s display for Latine Heritage Month.
The display, located on the first floor of the Marriott Library through October 15, celebrated active UROP mentors of Latinidad and students whose research projects explore themes connected to Latinidad.
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Faculty Representing the College in University Service Roles
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Christy Austin is serving as the Campus Wellbeing Implementation Lead (CWIL) for the College of Education. In this role, she represents the college in the University of Utah’s Wellbeing & Resilience Initiative, supporting efforts to foster a healthier, more resilient campus community.
Amy Edwards and Carolina Corrales are serving as college representatives to a working group on behavioral health workforce development, education, and training. This group consults on statewide workforce development efforts and provides recommendations for degrees, certificates, continuing education, and advanced training opportunities aligned with Utah’s behavioral health priorities.
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Chenglu Li Secures $550K for AI Research in Education
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Chenglu Li has secured three research grants totaling $550,000 to advance his innovative work in artificial intelligence and education.
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$50,000 from AIMS EduData to explore the use of large language models for knowledge tracing in online professional development.
- $300,000 from NewSchools Venture Fund to design and develop AI-powered knowledge graphs and multimodal generative AI for K-12 math learning.
- $200,000 from Accelerate’s Call for Effective Technology to conduct a large-scale impact study on an AI tutoring system.
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| Advancing Higher Education
in Prison
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Erin Castro, Paméla Cappas-Toro, Andy Eisen, and Kehaulani Folau (ECS alum) attended the Inaugural TREC Symposium: Public Systems and the Future of Higher Education in Prison in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Castro delivered the plenary address, “Stumbling Toward a Philosophy of Higher Education in Prison.”
The symposium brought together educators, researchers, and advocates to explore how public systems can expand access to meaningful higher education opportunities for incarcerated learners and strengthen pathways for justice-impacted students nationwide.
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Sharlene Kiuhara Named
Faculty Fellow
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Sharlene Kiuhara has been selected to serve as a Faculty Fellow in the Office for Faculty for the 2025–26 academic year. In this role, she will help lead a mentoring workshop and contribute to research, planning, and content development to expand the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) program on the main campus.
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| Sydnee Dickson Featured in
AI Vodcast Series
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Sydnee Dickson recently joined an expert panel in STEMconnector’s “Exploring the Role of AI in Education and the Workplace” vodcast series. In this episode, leaders from education and industry discuss practical and ethical ways to integrate AI into classrooms —empowering teachers and improving student outcomes.
The conversation explores how technology can personalize learning, strengthen engagement, and prepare students for future STEM careers.
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| Dean Laanan Receives 2025 Founders’ Service Award
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Congratulations to Dean Frankie Santos Laanan, recipient of the 2025 Founders’ Service Award from the Council on Ethnic Participation (CEP), a council of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). Dean Laanan has been a committed leader within CEP for more than two decades and will be recognized at the organization’s annual conference in November 2025.
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Representing the U at National Dignity Leadership Summit
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Dean Laanan recently served as a panelist at the inaugural Dignity Leadership Summit on October 20. He joined Natalie Gochnour and Jesse Graham on the panel “University of Utah: Leading the Way in Bringing Dignity into Higher Education.”
The summit, inspired by Tim Shriver’s Dignity Index, focused on advancing dignity-based leadership and dialogue.
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Administrative Assistant
UITE and SPED
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Hannah studied English and Communication in St. George before moving back to northern Utah, where she discovered her interest in clerical and financial work within educational settings. She enjoys building meaningful connections with faculty and staff while strengthening her technical and organizational skills.
She is passionate about improving systems and processes across the college to reduce workloads and enhance efficiency. Hannah thrives in a dynamic environment that challenges her to learn continuously and refine her abilities.
Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, and playing tennis. She also loves quiet evenings spent baking or playing games with her siblings and their children.
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| 🎙️Media Training for Faculty
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Join the University of Utah Communications team for a focused and practical media training session on sharing faculty research with public-facing media outlets.
Learn strategies for translating complex topics into clear language, aligning key messages with institutional priorities, and engaging effectively with journalists. The session will also include tips for preparing for interviews, handling challenging questions, and writing impactful OpEds.
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| Grab your friends and blankets and join us to watch Van Helsing, with an introduction by Connor Warner.
Refreshments will be provided.
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| 💻 M.Ed. in Student Affairs Virtual Information Sessions
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The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy invites prospective students to attend virtual information sessions for the M.Ed. in Student Affairs program.
Learn about the program’s nationally recognized faculty, collaborative cohort model, and opportunities for professional growth in higher education.
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| One of the U’s favorite traditions is back! Enjoy live ski and snowboard exhibitions, food vendors, and a local vendor village.
Free for all students, faculty, and staff with a valid UID.
Help spread the word by sharing this event with your students!
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Call for Proposals: 2026 CSCC Annual Conference
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The Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), with Jason Taylor, Associate Professor of ELP, Assistant Dean of Transfer Student Success, CSCC President-Elect, and Conference Program Chair, will host its 67th Annual Conference.
This year’s theme is “Elevating Community College Value and Versatility.”
Submit your proposal by November 3, 2025.
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CoEdu Marketing & Communications Requests
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The College of Education’s Marketing & Communications team supports creative, media, digital, and branding projects that showcase and advance the College’s mission.
We’re here to help celebrate your successes and bring your vision to life!
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Centralizing Finance and Administration Questions
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Are you a faculty or staff member with questions about HR, finance, or administration?
Please email: CoEdu.Support@utah.edu.
By newly centralizing these services, the dean's office aims to ensure that faculty and staff won’t have to navigate institutional systems on their own when in need of assistance.
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Student Social Media Survey
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We are collecting feedback on our social media channels from CoEdu students.
Please consider sharing this survey with your undergraduate and graduate classes.
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Did you know you can access the latest editions of EDU Magazine online?
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CoEdu Virtual Anonymous Suggestion Box
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The College of Education values open communication with you. We invite you to take advantage of this simple and anonymous way to share success stories, suggestions, and informal feedback that do not require a direct or immediate response.
All entries will be routed to the email address coe-feedback@utah.edu.
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