COE Monthly Newsletter: March

As we reach the midpoint of the semester, we are excited to share the latest stories, accomplishments and happenings around the college. With Spring Break just around the corner (March 11 – 16), we would like to encourage our community to take some time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far, enjoy our monthly features and programming (March is Women’s History Month) and get ready for the exciting few weeks ahead!

COE Community Spotlight

Learning through Leadership: How a COE Graduate is Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Succeed

Executive Ed.D. alumna Kristin Spindler is using her career expertise to encourage and support women in business.

Read the Spotlight Feature

Events

Please save the date and join us for these upcoming featured events in and around the college. As a reminder, you can find a complete list of all upcoming events and information sessions on our COE events page.

A Snapshot of Austin Programs Supporting Young Women Through Education and Mentorship

March 20 | Noon – 1 p.m.
Cissy McDaniel Parker Dean's Conference Room or Virtually Via Zoom

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a panel of campus and community members who will share their perspectives and backgrounds developing mentorship programs that support young women and girls as they pursue their education, passions and professions.

March

Collaborative Research Opportunities in Puebla Mexico: Virtual Brown Bag with Dr. Rico Ainslie

12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom

March
11-16

Spring Break

March
26

2024 Alderson Lecture & Awards Ceremony

6 – 8 p.m. | Carpenter-Winkel Centennial Room

March

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: “Implementation of Preventive Interventions for Youth Drug Use in the International Area: A Road Paved With Good Intentions”

12 – 1 p.m. | BEL 962

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Research, Impact and Achievements

Join us in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our community toward the pursuit of excellence, and in celebrating the impact COE is making in education, health, sport and the community at large.

Matt Bowers, Co-authored research study, American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Michael A. Goodman, Published research papers (3)
Lisa Griffin, Texas Proof of Concept Award, named Editor-in-Chief, Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (TJACSM)
Lauren Hampton, Natasha Strassfeld, Project EARLY Research Grant
Tina Jackson, Texas Association of Black Personnel in Texas Education Award
Lara Latimer, 2024 Provost’s Teaching Fellows Award
Kelvin Phan, Health Interprofessional Practice Education Fellows Award
Richard Rhodes, Appointed president, Texas A&M University Central Texas
Catherine Riegle-Crumb, Co-authored research study, Science
Edmund Farrell, In memoriam

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