Four graduate students received the inaugural College of Education Distinguished Graduate Student Awards in Justice and Equity Pedagogy. āAs a committee, we know that graduate students do so, so much in our college,ā said Assistant Professor Scott Farver, co-creator and award facilitator. āWe have all had the privilege of working with so many amazing studentsā¦ Read More »
Alumni
Alyssa Voort Uher earns MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citation, transforms key special education courseĀ
Alyssa Voort Uher received recognition from Michigan State University for their dedication and commitment to teaching and pedagogy. Uher, who will earn a Ph.D. in Special Education following the successful defense of their dissertation in July 2024, earned an Excellence-in-Teaching Citation at the All-University Awards.Ā Throughout their time at MSU, Uher taught more than 20ā¦ Read More »
Brodhead earns international award for mentoring
Associate Professor Matthew Brodhead received an Outstanding Mentor award from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The award celebrates scholars who have contributed to their students’ success through mentoring and leadership.Ā Brodhead was honored during the organization’s 50th annual convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 25. “Mentorship is, at its core, the most importantā¦ Read More »
Two-time alum Cusmano named Michigan Teacher of the Year
On May 7, two-time Michigan State University alum Kelley Cusmano walked into the packed auditorium at Rochester High School (RHS) to what she thought was a surprise event for a fellow staff member. She felt a nudge and was directed towards the center, where a life-changing announcement was made. State Superintendent Michael Rice announced Cusmanoā¦ Read More »
MSU among the best globally for education, kinesiology
Michigan State University is among the top institutes worldwide that offer programs in education and kinesiology, according to Quacquarelli Symonds’s annual World University Rankings by Subject. MSU’s strengths in education were tied for #17 in the world in the “education and training” category and #8 in the U.S. MSU was in the top 50 inā¦ Read More »
Spartans shine at 2024 AERA Annual Meeting
This year, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) is hosting its annual meeting in a hybrid format in Philadelphia, PA, featuring presentations from faculty, graduate students and alums from the Michigan State University College of Education, and other Spartans showcasing their research. The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest global gathering of education researchers, showcasingā¦ Read More »
30 years at #1 in elementary, secondary teacher education
For three consecutive decades, Michigan State University has been heralded as the best in the nation for graduate programs in elementary and secondary teacher education. The accolade comes from the 2024 U.S. News & World Reportās Best Education Schools, which named MSU as No. 1 in the nation in five educational program areas. This isā¦ Read More »
Alum earns national award for advancing equity in STEM education
Angela Calabrese Barton, a distinguished scholar and alum of the collegeās Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) Ph.D. program, is a recipient of the 2024 NARST Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award. The prestigious award recognizes an individual who, through research over an extended period, has made outstanding and continuing contributions, provided notableā¦ Read More »
Spartans recognized for contributions to higher education
Michigan State University College of Education Spartans were among 40 women honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education for their contributions to higher education. Faculty leaders Emily Bouck and Sheneka Williams were listed in the annual publication. The accolade celebrates “women who have made a difference in the academy by tackling some of higher education’sā¦ Read More »
New fellowship for students pursuing Learning Experience Design
A new fellowship opportunity will empower students in Michigan Stateās online M.A. in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) to shape the future of the program. The Learner Insight Fellowship will award $1,000 grants to 25 MALXD students who join the programās first cohort of students this fall. Recipients will be required to provide feedback on theirā¦ Read More »