Michigan State University Professor Matthew Wawrzynski received a $508,000 grant to provide sustainable support for LGBTQI+ students at Mozambique’s Eduardo Mondlane University. This is the second Mozambique-based project for Wawrzynski. He also received a grant to create career development centers in higher education institutions. Both projects are led by Wawrzynski and funded by the U.S.… Read More »
Academics
Flennaugh named associate dean for diversity, inclusion and community partnerships
Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh was named the college’s associate dean for a newly named unit: Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships (DICP) in fall 2023. He previously held the role in an interim capacity since 2022. Though the unit has a new name, the DICP team will continue to carry on the legacy of a unit… Read More »
Bouck named associate dean for research
Professor Emily Bouck was named the MSU College of Education’s associate dean for research. She previously held the role in an interim capacity since 2021. While serving as interim, she introduced a new mentoring program, which partners mid- or senior-level faculty with an early-career faculty member who is new to writing grants. She is also… Read More »
Koehler promoted to associate dean for faculty and academic staff affairs
Matthew Koehler was promoted to become the MSU College of Education’s associate dean for faculty and academic staff affairs in fall 2023. He was previously the assistant dean for faculty affairs. Under his leadership, the college has seen the creation of or improvements in the ways the college recruits and retains faculty leaders. He oversees… Read More »
MSU named among best in the world for education by 3 global rankings
Michigan State University is among the best in the world in the subject of education according to three separate international rankings bodies. All rankings were published in 2023. The rankings are: “These and other rankings acknowledge MSU’s continued strengths in education, teaching and learning,” said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean of the College of Education.… Read More »
Book: How to incorporate Asian American culture into elementary classrooms
A new book co-written by MSU Assistant Professor Noreen Naseem Rodríguez will help elementary schools weave Asian American cultures, identities, histories and more into classroom curriculum. This is the first book of its kind to help elementary educators teach Asian American topics, according to Naseem Rodríguez. While other books have been published, they only focus… Read More »
Edwards named Educator of the Year by Lansing NAACP
For the second straight year, a Michigan State University Spartan has been named the Educator of the Year by the Lansing branch of the NAACP. University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards received the honor formally in October 2023. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who help promote the NAACP’s mission. “When the committee looked through… Read More »
Connie Sung named Fellow of the American Psychological Association
Michigan State University Professor Connie Sung was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Sung for her contributions to the field of psychology. She is one of five scholars to be named a Fellow of APA’s Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology in 2023. She is one of two current MSU College of… Read More »
Fellowship to prepare school psychology, behavior analysis professionals
A hybrid fellowship opportunity in the Michigan State University College of Education will prepare future practitioners in school psychology and applied behavior analysis. Funded by a more than $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, Project FOCCUS3 will support 18 practitioners develop expertise in assisting children with high-intensity… Read More »
MSU scholars receive grant to prepare future educators for the artificial intelligence age
According to a 2023 survey conducted by Salesforce, 65% of Millennials or Gen Zers are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. With its increased usage in virtually every sector, particularly education, Professor Aman Yadav and Assistant Professor Michael Lachney will equip future K-12 educators with the necessary knowledge and tools through a… Read More »