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. Brodhead was honored during the organization’s 50th annual convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 25. “Mentorship is, at its core, the most important… Read More »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn is a recipient of MSU’s 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. “Dr.… 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 Cusmano… 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.… 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 K–12 schools across the United States, Canada and globally. Scheduled for release in June 2024 by Teachers College Press, “Educating African Immigrant… Read More »
Noreen Naseem Rodríguez 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. For Naseem Rodríguez, this honor indicates that the nation is starting to see the benefit and importance of teaching Asian American… 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 — now in its second year — recognizes graduate-level Spartans who exemplify and actively promote DEI by addressing, challenging or dismantling discrimination, sexism, racism and… Read More »
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 in… Read More »
Olamide Ogungbemi was leading equity efforts in education long before she enrolled in the Michigan State University Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Ph.D program two years ago. Born and raised in Nigeria, she held a series of leadership and instructional positions at non-profits centered on teaching young women and seasoned professionals how to use technology… Read More »
Michigan State University Lappan-Phillips Endowed Professor Melanie Cooper has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd). The prestigious honor recognizes top scholars who have improved the effectiveness of education policies and practices. Only 14 scholars nationwide were given the distinction in 2024. “This is a huge honor for me – I was just… Read More »
