COE News
- November 3, 2024 -
College of Ed. Dives Into New Memphis 13 Curriculum with MSCS Teachers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis College of Education (COE), in collaboration with the Memphis
13 Foundation, hosted a professional development (PD) session for social studies teachers
in the Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The focus of the session was
on effectively teaching the newly implemented Memphis 13 curriculum, which was integrated
into the MSCS social studies curriculum in May 2023.
- October 25, 2024 -
COE Alum Honored with Street Dedication Next to Liberty Stadium
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – College of Education alumnus, Glenn Rogers Sr. was honored on Friday with a street
dedication, sealing his legacy in both Memphis and Tiger Football history. The obvious
choice of the street was S. Hollywood between Southern and Central Avenues, where
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium calls home.
- October 25, 2024 -
Resource Fair Hosts Hundreds of Students with Disabilities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis Institute on Disability (UMID) hosted over 200 high school
students who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities from Memphis-area school
districts for a resource fair which featured community resources that can help these
students lead meaningful lives after graduating high school.
- October 15, 2024 -
Student / Mentor / Supervisor of the Month: September 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP)
is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and Supervisor
of the Month for September 2024: Micayla Scott, Molly Tosh, and Jennifer Bubrig.
- October 11, 2024 -
CEPR Graduate Awarded Top 40 Under 40 by Local Professionals Group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Kiersten Hawes, a graduate from the Department of Counseling Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR) has been nominated for the upcoming Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards in Memphis.
Read more about Dr. Hawes receiving this award >- October 9, 2024 -
CREP to Assess Connection Between Housing and Recidivism in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) at the University of Memphis has been called upon by the Shelby County Office of Reentry (SCOR) to assess the impacts of a three-year initiative that aims to lower recidivism in Shelby County by 5%.
Learn more about the "Returning Neighbors" program >- October 3, 2024 -
College of Education: Institute on Disability Project FIRST Granted Sixth Year by Dept. of Ed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Project Finding Innovative Rehabilitation Services Training (FIRST), an initiative within the University of Memphis Institute on Disability (UMID), addresses the shortage of vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors and pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) specialists for youth aged 14-22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Read more on the additional funding from ED >- September 30, 2024 -
BRAIN Center, Le Bonheur Extend Partnership to 2026
The University of Memphis College of Education (COE) is proud to partner with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital as the hospital announced its continued support for the groundbreaking Hurt2Healing™ (H2H) program through January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing pediatric mental health care in the wake of traumatic injuries. The H2H program is a part of the BRAIN Center (Building Resilience across Ages through Integrative Neuroscience) at the COE. Developed to equip young patients and their caregivers with essential coping tools during critical moments, the H2H program has shown remarkable promise in addressing the growing need for mental health support among children.
Read more about H2H and the partnership with Le Bonheur >- September 27, 2024 -
CEPR Alum., Retired FedEx Executive Starts New Scholarship for College of Education
Madan Birla (’82), retired FedEx executive, started a new scholarship for the University of Memphis College of Education (COE), the SSKR Endowed Scholarship.
Read more about Birla's motivation behind the scholarship >- September 17, 2024 -
NSF Awards $250K to College of Education, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis College of Education (COE), in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), supporting ongoing research in racial equity in STEMM Education.
Read more on what the funding is going toward >- September 13, 2024 -
Memphis 13 Curriculum Project Receives Additional Funding
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis 13 Foundation has been awarded a grant to continue its work with the University
of Memphis College of Education (COE) to integrate the powerful story of the Memphis
13 into local social studies curriculum. The grant comes from Humanities Tennessee,
a non-profit organization that supports public humanities initiatives across the state,
and its funding brings the COE team one step closer to their ambitious goal.
- September 10, 2024 -
College of Education Introduces Eight New Faculty
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis College of Education has begun the Fall 2024 semester with
eight new additions to their faculty ranks, including six new hires and two faculty
members assuming new roles.
- September 5, 2024 -
Five CEPR Students Receive First-Gen Fellowship from UofM Graduate School
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Of the 12 students to receive the First-Generation PhD/MFA/MArch Fellowship from the University of Memphis Graduate School, which is a financial assistance provision to graduate students who will become the first person in their immediate families to earn a doctoral degree or a Master of Fine Arts, five of them are from the College of Education.
Read more about the fellowship recipients >- August 30, 2024 -
Multicultural Library Project Receives First Book Grant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Keishana Barnes and Dr. Matthew Panozzo are one step closer to building a multicultural
library for teacher candidates to use in K-12 settings. The two College of Education
(COE) assistant professors recently received a grant of 42 books from the Shelby Literacy
Center.
- August 27, 2024 -
University Schools Mentor Teacher Coaching Sessions Receive Positive Feedback
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP) at the University of Memphis recently tapped into local expertise to enhance mentor teacher preparation for the upcoming residency cycle.
Read more >- August 23, 2024 -
College of Education Announces Promotion & Tenure for Seven Faculty
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis’ College of Education is pleased to announce the promotion
and tenure of seven (7) faculty members. The promotions include five promotions in
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership, one in the Department of Leadership, and one
in the Center for Research in Educational Policy.
- August 22, 2024 -
CREP Awarded Grant to Assist in Inmate Higher Education Pilot Project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) has been
awarded a two-year grant to evaluate higher education learning among Tennessee inmates,
continuing their work in advancing education in vulnerable populations.
- Tuesday, August 20 -
EDPR Student Wins Top Award at National APA Conference
SEATTLE, WA - Educational Psychology and Research (EDPR) doctoral student Elisha Lawrence is still in a state of surprise after walking away with the top prize in his category at the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual conference in earlier this month, his first time attending.
Read more about Lawrence's award-winning work >- July 8, 2024 -
COE Early Childhood Programs Millions in Grant Funding for Intervention Services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two early intervention resource agencies for young children with developmental delays and disabilities are here to stay for several more years the University of Memphis to aid Memphis and Shelby County families. This is thanks to three grants from the State of Tennessee totaling $9.2 million. The two agencies, Project Memphis (PM) and the Regional Intervention Program (RIP) have proven track records of evidence-based intervention services in the area and are excited to have those services extended. Dr. Laura Casey, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with UofM’s College of Education (COE), is the principal investigator (PI) for all three state-funded grants.
Read more about the impact of this funding >- June 27, 2024 -
Dr. Karen Weddle-West to Step Down as UofM Vice President for Student Academic Success
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After an accomplished 25-year tenure as an administrator at the University of Memphis, Dr. Karen Weddle-West will step down from her position as Vice President for Student Academic Success, effective June 30.
Read more on the legacy Weddle-West leaves behind >- June 17, 2024 -
Lemonade and Yard Sales Generate Thousands for COE Child Intervention Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Wanting to make an impact in the mental health community in Memphis, high school students Evan Wu and Alan Cheng discovered the Regional Intervention Program (RIP), and after touring the facility and meeting the program coordinator, they then decided how they wanted to support the program.
Read more about how they fundraised and what their goals are >- June 7, 2024 -
COE’s Bettencourt Selected for National Leadership Seminar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Each year, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) hosts a four-week summer workshop for faculty, doctoral students and researchers from across the country. Only 25 of 133 applicants were selected by NEH this year.
Read more about what the institute has in store for our Dr. Bettencourt >- June 6, 2024 -
Ellmo Wins WTCA Counseling Educator of the Year, Tigers Rake in Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Frances Ellmo from the College of Education’s (COE) Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR) has been awarded Counseling Educator of the Year by the West Tennessee Counseling Association (WTCA).
Read more about who else from UofM won awards from WTCA >- June 4, 2024 -
One Month Later: TigerLIFE Family Reflects on Participating in Commencement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s been one month since 2,858 University of Memphis students walked the stage at FedExForum for Spring 2024 Commencement. Commencement is a special time for every student receiving their respective degree, but for nine graduates in particular the ceremony was more than a milestone for their own individual journeys but also the program they’re a part of.
Read more about TigerLIFE's participation in commencement >- May 31, 2024 -
COE Alum Receives Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Since 2019, the Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) has given out the Hispanic
Teacher of the Year Award to teachers from the Latin/Hispanic community in the Mid-South.
This year, the award was given to University of Memphis alum Mario Díaz.
- May 31, 2024 -
Hornbeck to Research how Social Studies Teachers Perceive Democracy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – There is discourse and political divide surrounding the United States government, its constitutional foundations and philosophical underpinnings. How does this climate shape how social studies and government teachers perceive democracy and convey that perception to students?
Read more about what Dr. Hornbeck will be looking into >- May 24, 2024 -
Gao to Study Education Barriers Within Chinese Immigrant Families
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Currently in the United States, one in four children under the age of 18 lives in an immigrant family with at least one foreign-born parent. It’s understandable that immigrant parents may face cultural challenges when adjusting to a new country, but what often gets forgotten are the educational challenges that tend to face their first-generation children.
Read more about what Dr. Gao will be looking into >- May 23, 2024 -
LEAD Master's Student Receives Scholarship from A Step Ahead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Asia French, a master’s student in the College of Education’s Department of Leadership, recently got the news that she would be this year’s recipient for one of the A Step Ahead scholarships.
Read more about French's good news >- May 20, 2024 -
CREP Tapped to Evaluate Multi-Million Dollar Health Initiative
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) was recently awarded millions in grant
funding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). UofM’s Center for
Research in Educational Policy (CREP) has been selected to evaluate the projects data
and community impacts.
- May 14, 2024 -
Doctoral Student Defends Dissertation to Eighth Graders
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Monday was a day Ashley Boles had waited years for — the day she would defend her dissertation and potentially receive her doctorate from the University of Memphis College of Education (COE).
Read more about who Dr. Boles presented to >- May 1, 2024 -
Jung to Research AI’s Impact on Student Learning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) over the last several years has presented questions in the field of education. Of course, AI has proven to be effective in materializing prompted ideas through platforms like ChatGPT, but can students learn from AI instruction?
Read more about what Dr. Jung will be researching >- April 30, 2024 -
COE Receives Near-Perfect Passer Rating in latest edTPA Submission
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For another year, the College of Education (COE) at the University of Memphis received high marks from the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), the traditional way for a teacher candidate to receive their license. 97% of COE’s teacher preparation students who submitted their portfolio passed the assessment.
Read more about this year's edTPA submissions >- April 26, 2024 -
Returning for Master's: Rumble Award Winners Take Next Step in Education Journey
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After completing successful senior years at the College of Education (COE), LaNerra
Gray and Mekyland Williams are returning to UofM to pursue their master’s.
- April 24, 2024 -
Student / Mentor Teachers of the Month: April 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (TEP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teachers of the Month and Mentor Teachers of the Month for April 2024: students Desiree Scott and Lesley Watson and mentors Matthew Morrison and Elizabeth Erwin.
Read more about our April winners >- April 22, 2024 -
Miller Named as New Dean of College of Education
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael T. Miller as its new dean, announced today.
Read more about Dr. Miller >- April 17, 2024 -
Student / Mentor Teachers of the Month: March 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (TEP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teachers of the Month and Mentor Teachers of the Month for March 2024: teachers Khaelah Bass and Alyssa Kiser and mentor teachers Atongela Boga and Davine Hobbs.
Read more about our March winners >- April 10, 2024 -
Five-Year $2.5 Million Grant Awarded to COE Early Intervention Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Project Memphis Ready, or PM Ready, COE's early intervention resource agency for young children with developmental delays and disabilities that focuses on pre-school readiness skills, has been awarded a five-year contract by the State of Tennessee.
Read more about the new contract >- April 4, 2024 -
Student / Mentor Teachers of the Month: February 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (TEP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teachers of the Month and Mentor Teachers of the Month for February 2024: teachers Brittney Salmon and Karoline Larsen and mentor teachers Caroline Beard and Carol Stafford.
Read more about our February winners >- March 29, 2024 -
Community Partners Recruit from CEPR at Annual Internship Fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The need for mental health specialists in the Mid-South is growing, and 19 local organizations hoped to address that need by recruiting potential interns from UofM’s Department of Counseling Educational Psychology & Research (CEPR) at the department’s annual internship fair.
Read more about the internship fair >- March 15, 2024 -
CEPR Doctoral Student Adds to Long List of Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Jessica Minton has been working toward her doctorate degree within the College of Education’s Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research (CEPR). Throughout the years, she’s received noticeable recognition for her work as an educator. Minton tells us her passion for learning started at a young age.
Read more about Minton's journey in Memphis >- March 13, 2024 -
Redesigned ICL Programs Receive TDOE Approval
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A nearly 18-month course redesign within the College of Education (COE) has ended
with the best news possible, approval from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE).
- March 11, 2024 -
State Leaders Pay First-Time Visit to COE Early Childhood Pre-school Readiness Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Recently, state leaders with the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) paid a first-time visit to PM-Ready, The College of Education’s early intervention resource agency for young children with developmental delays and disabilities.
Read more about the visit from TEIS >- March 7, 2024 -
COE Rumble Award Winners Announced
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – This year’s winners of the College of Education (COE) Hubert E. Rumble Outstanding
Student Teacher Award are Seniors LaNerra Gray and Mekyland Williams, recognizing
both as the most outstanding of UofM’s student teachers for the 2023-24 school year.
- March 1, 2024 -
COE’s Renick Makes Headlines for Research on Expanding University Reward System
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - College of Education (COE) Assistant Professor Jennifer Renick has recently been featured in several scholarly articles for her research on a proposed restructuring and/or broadening of faculty incentives and rewards.
Read more about Renick's research >- February 23, 2024 -
Research Excellence: UofM Spotlights COE Faculty and Staff
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Thirty faculty and staff members from the College of Education (COE) were recognized in this year’s Research Celebration.
Read more about who from COE was recognized >- February 23, 2024 -
UofM Job Fair Hosts Hundreds of Mid-South High Schoolers with Disabilities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis Institute on Disability (UMID) hosted nearly four-hundred Mid-South High Schoolers for a job fair on Thursday. These students all have intellectual and/or physical disabilities, and the hope from the fair was to highlight the opportunities that could be waiting for them after graduation.
Read more about the Transition Fair >- February 22, 2024 -
COE Teacher Prep Ranks High in Latest State Report Card
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The 2023 Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card is out, and the University of
Memphis College of Education (COE) produced a score that “exceeded expectations.”
- February 21, 2024 -
CEPR Graduate Graces the Cover of Bluff City Magazine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The latest cover of Bluff City Magazine features the face of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR) graduate Karla Lewis. Lewis, known to many as “Coach Karla,” is a professional counselor in Memphis, who started her own private practice during the outset of the pandemic.
Read more about the highlight on Lewis >- February 13, 2024 -
Schauss Receives Assisi Foundation Distinguished Professorship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dr. Eraina Schauss was recently honored by the Assisi Foundation of Memphis with a Distinguished Professorship.
Read more about Dr. Schauss's recognition >- January 29, 2024 -
COE's Griswold Awarded by UofM President
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dr. Wendy Griswold from the College of Education’s Department of Leadership was
recognized by UofM President Dr. Bill Hardgrave with the Tigers Ascending to Excellence
Award.
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