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CoEdu Geology Education Grant Featured in U Magazine |
Professors Lauren Barth-Cohen, Lynne Zummo, and Holly Godsey were highlighted in the University of Utah Fall 2025 Magazine for their NSF-funded grant focused on reimagining Geology education for K–12 students.
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Lauren Barth-Cohen Named
U Presidential Scholar
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Lauren Barth-Cohen, associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, has been selected as a 2025 Presidential Scholar by the University of Utah. This prestigious honor recognizes mid-career faculty who have demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service, as well as strong potential for continued scholarly impact.
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| Facilitating Higher Education Policy Discussion at WICHE
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Jason Taylor was invited to serve as a roundtable facilitator at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Commission meeting.
His discussion focused on dual credit and concurrent enrollment programs, exploring their benefits, challenges, and implications for students, educators, and institutions. The meeting brought together higher education agency and legislative leaders from 15 states to examine key issues shaping postsecondary access and success.
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Bridging Research and Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Natalie M. Badgett and Sondra M. Stegenga (Department of Special Education) co-authored a recent publication with Bethany P. Contreras in Behavior Analysis in Practice.
The authors examine how qualitative methods from implementation science can strengthen the connection between research and real-world practice in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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| New Addition to the Dean’s Office: Thaiss Del Rio
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We’re excited to welcome Thaiss Del Rio as the new Executive Assistant to the Dean. Thaiss brings a strong background in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and community impact.
Before joining the College of Education, she worked as a Children’s Health Policy Analyst at Voices for Utah Children and has held roles with the Utah State Legislature and the University of Utah’s Dream Center. A proud U alum, Thaiss holds a B.S. in Sociology and Political Science and currently serves as a Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair for the Utah SOMOS Foundation.
We’re thrilled to have her on board!
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| Kerry Herman Selected as 2026 Clinical Practice Fellow
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Kerry Herman of the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) has been selected as a 2026 Clinical Practice Fellow by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).
This prestigious program supports national leaders committed to strengthening teacher preparation and advancing clinical practice in education.
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SPED Student Named 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year Finalist
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Photo courtesy of Granite School District
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Congratulations to Rai Pattison, an M.Ed. student in the Special Education – Extensive Support Needs program, who has been named one of Utah’s “Fab 5” 2026 Teachers of the Year, following her recognition as the 2025 Granite School District Teacher of the Year.
Rai’s dedication to inclusive education shines through her work, including organizing a Science Fair for students with extensive support needs— an initiative that opened access for these students to participate in the district-wide competition. Through her new statewide platform, Rai will continue to advocate for special education and inclusion across Utah.
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| Safia grew up in Santa Cruz, California, later attending college in Boulder, Colorado — the furthest east she had ever lived until joining the University of Utah. She became the College of Education’s Director of Development on October 24, 2019.
Safia has worked across nonprofits, higher education, and the arts. Before coming to the U, she led community employment initiatives at the Columbus Community Center, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — a role she calls both her “best” and “hardest” job. She also spent a decade in corporate relations at Westminster College and previously helped bring major Broadway productions like The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables to Salt Lake City, introducing innovative student matinees that many teachers say changed their students’ lives.
Safia is the proud mother of MacLane, who has autism. Her lifelong advocacy for him and others fuels her passion for Utah4All and for championing those without a voice. She also has two pet bunnies, Peanut and Kyla, and is a former competitive ski racer who still loves skiing, hiking, and camping.
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The Center for Science & Math Education (CSME), directed by our own David Stroupe, Associate Dean for Research (interim), invites you to the next Hugo Rossi Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Tingting Li of Washington State University.
This series highlights innovative connections between scientific research and education.
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Tanner Dance Studio 5 (4th floor)
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| You’re invited to join the College of Education and Tanner Dance for a festive holiday celebration!
Enjoy live piano music provided by Tanner Dance, great company, and some holiday cheer.
RSVP via Outlook. For dietary restrictions or questions, email kate.rockefeller@utah.edu.
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| 🤝Faculty Visit to the School of Dentistry
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Join David Stroupe and colleagues for a visit to the School of Dentistry aimed at cultivating new connections and opportunities for collaboration.
Interested? Email david.stroupe@utah.edu.
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🎁Branches of Giving: Service Project Opportunity
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This holiday season, the College of Education is partnering with Valley Behavioral Health to support clients at the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, Valley Phoenix, and the Children, Youth, and Family Divisions in Tooele and Salt Lake Counties.
We will place a Branches of Giving tree in the SAEC. Faculty and staff can scan the ornaments on the tree to access a child’s wishlist and help make their holidays brighter.
More details coming soon—watch your inbox!
For those interested in donating directly, you can do so here.
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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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Social Media Student Feature
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Help us spotlight the amazing students in your program by encouraging them to participate in our Instagram Student Feature!
This is a great opportunity for students to highlight their academic journey, represent your major, and showcase the unique strengths of your program.
Students who are interested can simply fill out the form to get started.
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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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