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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 »
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 »
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 »
Two-time alum Nathan Kukla has been named Michigan Art Educator of the Year by the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA). Now in his 25th year of teaching in a K-12 setting, Kukla believes his ability to foster a sense of belonging in the classroom has been the main ingredient to his success. “When students feel… Read More »
College of Education fixed-term faculty member and alum Christina Wyman turned childhood trauma into an inspiring children’s novel with her new book, “Jawbreaker.” The book’s main character, Maximillia or “Max,” is an imaginative 12-year-old middle school student who happens to be a gifted writer, but faces chronic bullying, a facial abnormality and rough home life.… Read More »
MSU alum Stephanie J. Brewer was selected as the sole recipient of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement’s Dissertation Award. This award acknowledges a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and community engagement. It also celebrates work that has the potential to impact the field, communities and practices. Brewer examined undergraduate… Read More »
A Fulbright scholarship is a prestigious international educational exchange program funded by the U.S. government that provides grants to individuals, both American and foreign, to study, teach, or conduct research abroad. The opportunity allows for cross-cultural understanding, fosters academic collaboration and helps develop global leaders by facilitating educational opportunities and cultural exchanges between countries. EXPLORING… Read More »
In Summer 2024, Michigan State University will offer the Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education. The three-year, on-campus and cohort-style program is intended for working educators who aspire to leadership roles in higher education. “Higher education is changing rapidly. The sector faces numerous challenges, including tough questions about value and purposes from… Read More »
A book co-edited by two scholars with ties to the Michigan State University College of Education examines education policy strategies employed in contemporary K-12 classrooms. The book, available now, features “contributions from researchers and policymakers who like to make a ruckus and speak to an audience that appreciates disruption.” The bold examples are key to… Read More »
Kui Xie, a noted educational psychology and educational technology scholar, became chair of the Michigan State University Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education on July 1, 2023. Xie was also named a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor. The title recognizes individuals for their cumulative external accolades, scholarly achievement and potential to make a difference.… Read More »
