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 »
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 »
Preschool suspension rates are shocking across the nation. Across the U.S., about 250 preschoolers are suspended or expelled daily, according to findings from the Center for American Progress (2017) and the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016). But how do caregivers experience the tragic phenomenon? Research led by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Charis Laurenā¦ Read More »
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 »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn is a recipient of MSUās William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award. Each year, the award recognizes up to 10 faculty for their consistent record of outstanding scholarship in research or creative activities, teaching and community engagement. Renn was nominated by Department of Educational Administration Chairperson Sheneka Williams. āDr.ā¦ Read More »
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 »
The first-ever College of Education Awards were given in May 2024 to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the college community. The awards recognize individuals for their research, teaching and leadership. They were developed and disseminated by Associate Deans Emily Bouck and Matthew Koehler, and supported by Dean Jerlando F. L. Jackson.ā¦ Read More »
A new book co-edited by Michigan State University College of Education Associate Professor Vaughn W. M. Watson offers an in-depth look at the vibrant educational and civic lives of African immigrant youth in Kā12 schools across the United States, Canada and globally. Scheduled for release in June 2024 by Teachers College Press, “Educating African Immigrantā¦ Read More »
Noreen Naseem RodrĆguez received the Early Career Award from the Association for Asian American Studies in April 2024. The annual award recognizes those who have made valuable contributions to the Asian American studies field.Ā For Naseem RodrĆguez, this honor indicates that the nation is starting to see the benefit and importance of teaching Asian Americanā¦ Read More »
Corinne Hobbs, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Kinesiology, is the recipient of the MSU Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award. The award ā now in its second year ā recognizes graduate-level Spartans who exemplify and actively promote DEI by addressing, challenging or dismantling discrimination, sexism, racism andā¦ Read More »
