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Interacting with others, unique virtual experiences valued in shared digital spaces

A new study by associate professor Amanda Giordano suggests people posting in Reddit’s r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions.

The National Center on Generative AI for Uplifting STEM+C Education will facilitate the teaching and learning of science through development of generative artificial intelligence learning agents.

While there are many factors when it comes to measuring energy levels, users of the upcoming Galaxy Watch may come closer to answering these questions based on their personalized “Energy Score."

The $100,000 grant will strengthen STEM education in Jackson County.

Emotional baggage is often viewed as a minor inconvenience, but a new study suggests that emotional trauma may play a bigger role in the development of addictive behaviors in men.

In this year’s rankings, the College moved up one spot from last year to No. 30, and several of its programs ranked in the top 10.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, the Pathway Project is a five-year grant led by associate professor Rebecca Lieberman-Betz.

Funded by NIH and led by associate professor Julianne Schmidt, the study will provide recommendations for when individuals with concussions are safe to drive again.

Giovanni Dazzo, an assistant professor in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, received the award for his research project, “Promoting Rights-Based Evaluation (PRE).”

Researchers seek to increase reliability of evaluations on creativity assessments.

The award recognizes undergraduate students in their final year of study who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, or service.

According to a new study by associate professor Amanda Giordano, adolescents with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury are more likely to use negative coping methods to deal with emotional pain.

The College of Education also experienced increases in R&D expenditures.

New career advancement tool developed by College faculty provides personalized job, training opportunities for clinical research professionals.

More than one in 10 have sent a sext, and about half have seen pornography, according to a new study by associate professor Amanda Giordano.

The Immersion in the Russian Language, Culture, and Communities in the Baltics program intends to shift back to Riga, Latvia in summer 2023.

The National Education Policy Center recently released a policy brief by lead author Elizabeth DeBray, a professor in the College’s Department of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy.

A recent study conducted by assistant professor Michael Barger found that parents’ responses to children’s math success and failure are linked to motivation and anxiety.

Alumni Kenneth Johnson, Jr. (B.S.Ed. ’05, Ph.D. ’24) and Andrew Rasmussen (B.B.A. ’05, M.Ed. ’09) were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022.

Horizons at UGA, a six-week summer learning program, welcomed 30 students from Barnett Shoals Elementary School to kick off the program’s first year in Athens.

Associate professor Elaine Adams recently received two awards from the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).

People can use the COVID-Taser website, created by assistant professor Cameron Byerley, to predict their likelihood of severe illness or death.

Assistant professor Xiaoming Zhai recently co-chaired the International Conference of AI-based Assessment in STEM.

Professor Juanita Johnson-Bailey recently received the 2022 Zenobia L. Hikes Woman of Color in the Academy Award from Virginia Tech.

The Mary Frances Early College of Education rose nine spots to be ranked 32nd in the nation by the 2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list.

A new research paper co-authored by Patrick O’Connor, professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, details the effects on marathon run performance when taking place on daylight saving time transition days.

A forthcoming paper by professor Thomas Baker offers a roadmap and suggestions to better protect and promote the rights of college athletes.

Involvement with sport brands may enhance psychological well-being, according to a new study by assistant professor Yiran Su.

The University of Georgia recently received two gifts from alumnus Jimmy DeLoach Jr. (B.S.Ed. ’82) to support an annual lecture series in the College of Education and to provide scholarship support for UGA student athletes.

UGA’s Russian Flagship Program continues to see record-high enrollment as students engage in culturally immersive experiences to gain professional-level proficiency in Russian.

Amanda Giordano, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, found that Instagram hashtags related to self-harm almost doubled over the span of a year.

Professor Bernadette Heckman and the UGA School of Social Work will train students to deliver mental and integrated behavioral health services in high-need areas of the state.

Edudawgs competing this summer include hammer thrower Denzel Comenentia; swimmer Chase Kalisz; triple jumper Keturah Orji; tennis player Ellen Perez; long jumper Chanice Porter; and golfer Sepp Straka.

Nina Santus and T.J. Ragan, faculty members in the College’s department of communication sciences and special education, and their graduate students, will receive voice therapy training as part of a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project.

The UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Center for Autism and Behavioral Education Research collaborated to conduct online autism, speech and language evaluations for patients simultaneously.

A new study by the University of Georgia revealed that more college students change majors within the STEM pipeline than leave the career path of science, technology, engineering and mathematics altogether.

To be a First Honor Graduate, a student must maintain a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate studies, as well as in all college-level transfer work before or after enrolling at UGA.

The Mary Frances Early College of Education Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development will accept applications for the Creative Scholars Program through June 6.

New research by associate professor Theodore Kopcha suggests that computational thinking in young children extends beyond the brain to include bodily movements and interactions with people and the environment.

According to a study by associate professor Amanda Giordano, higher social media addiction scores, more hours spent online, and identifying as male significantly predicted cyberbullying perpetration in adolescents.

Stories about the depth of a father-daughter relationship and recollections of a childhood spent in American internment camps during World War II topped the list of children’s favorites for the 2021 Georgia Children’s Book Awards.

Thanks to a recent “Big Read” grant award, Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor will launch a series of readings, lectures and events focused on the works of famed American cartoonist Roz Chast.

According to a new research study by associate dean and professor Ellen Evans, higher protein diets prove less important for weight loss and maintaining physical function in older women.

Taiesha Smith, director of the College’s Office of Experiential Learning, created a system that helped make sense of giant logistics puzzle.

Logan Fiorella, an assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, focuses on the science of learning to support quality instruction.

New research conducted by associate dean for academic programs and professor Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett shows the program has an impact on classroom success.

Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor in the department of language and literacy education, will chair a selection committee that will nominate Athens-Clarke County’s first Poet Laureate.

The Mary Frances Early College of Education also ranked in the top 10 for three online programs.

Through the program, faculty members will increase high quality, community-engaged research in rural Georgia communities.

Professor Elizabeth DeBray provided six suggestions in a policy memo to help the new administration restore civil rights protections in schools.

Congratulations to Rachel Florence (BSED ’05), Kelly Chasteen (BSED ’00), Matthew Ades (AB ’94, MED ’96), Christy Shadday (BSED ’93) and Denise Emami (BSED ’97, MSW ’00).

Phaidra Buchanan joined recipients from 64 countries around the world this weekend as she was named a 2021 Rhodes Scholar, bringing the total number of UGA Rhodes Scholars to 25.

Research by professor Alan Stewart shows certain phrases can make people feel helpless when facing storms.

A new study lead by Sami Yli-Piipari, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology, shows kids’ physical fitness is more important than BMI.

According to a new study by researchers at UGA and the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, antigravity treadmill training can improve muscle endurance in people with multiple sclerosis, even in the presence of moderate-to-severe disability.

Faculty in the College helped agriculture educators connect to their subject areas and enhance students’ problem-solving skills during a two-day professional development training session.

Associate professor Tisha Lewis Ellison is conducting an international study on how teachers use digital tools to promote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor in the department of language and literacy education, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassador by the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Julianne Schmidt, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology, found that drivers with concussions had slower reaction times than those without a head injury by an average of nearly one second.

According to a new study by assistant professor Steven Salaga, National Football League running backs with heavier workloads tend to have higher productivity loss over time.

The program secured a four-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Security Education Program in the U.S. Department of Defense to continue helping students from all fields achieve intercultural competency and professional-level proficiency in Russian.

Led by Julie Luft, Athletic Association Professor of Mathematics and Science Education, the GEMS project will recruit and prepare a diverse group of STEM educators to teach in high-need Georgia schools.

Bettina Love, a professor in the department of educational theory and practice, was named the Athletic Association Professor in Education by the UGA Athletic Association.

Incorporating high-intensity interval training into exercise programs for individuals with Down syndrome may help achieve critical health outcomes in a more time-efficient manner.

While universities across the globe prepare for online or face-to-face learning during COVID-19, Stephanie Jones says there is a lack of thought in the all-or-nothing approach to teaching.

Elaine Liu (B.S.Ed. ’20) received a Leon Bradley Scholarship to continue her work in anti-racist education and promote well-being in elementary school classrooms.

A new handbook—edited by Anna Abraham, director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development—focuses on how human imagination manifests in different forms.

Laine Bradshaw (B.S.Ed. ’07, M.Ed. ’07, Ph.D. ’11), Brittany Kisner (B.S.Ed. ’07), and Samantha Livingstone (B.S.Ed. ’05, M.Ed. ’08) were named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 for their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements.

Benjamin Boudreaux shared his journey of living with autism and how exercise plays an important role with the founder of Exercise Buddy, an autism-friendly exercise system that leads to better fitness and behavior.

Cheryl Fields-Smith has seen a dramatic increase in homeschooling inquiries due to COVID-19. Because of these increases, she co-founded Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars.

The clinic is supporting audiology patients through a new curbside service model, which reduces physical contact between patients and audiologists. Speech-language patients can engage with the clinic via telepractice.

Assistant professor Cameron Byerley and her research team are conducting interviews with U.S. and South Korean participants to gain insight about their understanding of mathematical models as the pandemic unfolds.

Stephanie Jones and Hilary Hughes, faculty members in the College’s department of educational theory and practice, participated in UGA’s Ask Me Anything series on Thursday, May 21.

UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education alumni and staff are working together to produce face shields for local medical professionals.

This year, seven graduates of the College and a professor emeritus received 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards to recognize their career achievements and community leadership.

Students are dedicating research and thought into educating and interacting with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff in the public-school system.

We asked some of our faculty and graduate students in the UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education to share their tips for coping with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two University of Georgia family and education experts/faculty have a few recommendations to keep your kids engaged and hopefully provide opportunities to get work done.

Alan E. Stewart, a weather and climate psychology professor in the department of counseling and human development services, shares his thoughts on the pandemic and accompanying behavior.

“Social Psychology and Counseling: Issues and Application” provides innovative approaches to the social psychological underpinnings of professional mental health services.

A new book co-authored by Carl Glickman provides a set of practical guidelines for educational leaders striving to renew their schools.

From Italy to America, Laura Bierema and Monica Fedeli use the Fulbright Award to conduct research in the field of higher education teaching and organizational development.

The University of Georgia held a ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the naming of the College of Education in honor of Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate and a pioneering music educator.

The Georgia First Generation Foundation recently named their leadership award in honor of Bobby Gueh, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of counseling and human development services.

The College continues to rank among the nation’s top online graduate degree programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Marques R. Dexter, Ph.D. expected ‘20, and Caleb Kelly, a third-year sports management student, will be honored at the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast on Jan. 17.

Two kinesiology professors are the first to publish research on the comparison of youth tackle and flag football head impact biomechanics.

The University of Georgia’s College of Education will be named, effective February 2020, to honor one of the state’s pioneering educators—Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate.

Tarkesh Singh is investigating whether non-contact boxing can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with the help of local businesses, clinics and the Athens community.

Professor Philip Tomporowski found that certain physical activities may have an effect on the brain’s response to aging and even help improve cognitive function.

High intensity cycling is less painful when combined with virtual reality, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

Awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, the grant will bring an interdisciplinary team of researchers together to grow the state’s opioid-related behavioral health workforce.

Colin Muething (BSEd ‘07, MEd ‘09), Cindy Quinlan (BBA ‘02, MEd ‘03, EdS ‘09) and JaNaè Taylor (MEd ‘03, PhD ‘07) exemplify leadership in their industries and communities and uphold the Pillars of the Arch.

A Seat in the Shade puts poets on the stage at Hendershot’s for three Tuesdays in July.

UGA faculty lends expertise for SB48, which benefits young readers across Georgia.

Otherwise known as “Match Day,” the placements represent the culmination of each student’s training at UGA as they move on to positions in health centers, Veteran’s Administration facilities, counseling centers and academic facilities.

The overall effects of muscle damage could have implications on physical therapy strategies and long-term health.

President Morehead provides lead gift in initiative to name College after UGA’s first African American graduate.

Narwhals and service dogs receive the newest nod from children across the state.

Seven graduates of the University of Georgia’s College of Education will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 14th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on April 5.

The University of Georgia College of Education remained steady in its ranking among graduate schools of education, moving up one position to No. 36 for the 2019-2020 list.

Offering teachers a retention bonus to stay at low-performing schools may increase test score gains among students in both reading and mathematics, according to a new study by assistant professor Walker Swain.

Programs culminate in powerful retelling of award-winning book, ‘Citizen.’

Despite gains made by alternatives to suspension, low-income and minority students continue to be disproportionately disciplined, according to a new study by a College of Education professor.

A grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s National Security Education Program was recently awarded to the University of Georgia to establish the Russian Domestic Undergraduate Flagship Program.

An agreement signed earlier this month by the College’s Research and Innovation in Learning (RAIL) Lab will help bring South Korean university students to a top American university to learn lessons in robotics and virtual reality and deliver them to K-12 students in South Korea.

The Zeist Foundation helps educators and clinicians gain a deeper understanding of reading development.

Alan E. Stewart, a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services who studies weather and climate psychology, shares his advice on staying calm and clear-headed in a severe weather event.

Tameka Rish and Michael Williams were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

UGA College of Education students studying to become educators now have more opportunities for financial support thanks to a commitment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Professor helps turn students on to emerging careers in the field of bio-engineering.

Spangler joined the UGA faculty in 1995 and has held a series of leadership positions, from head of the department of mathematics and science education to senior associate dean and, most recently, interim dean.

More than 30,000 children across the state took part in this year’s vote.

New study looks at how vibration can help children with cerebral palsy.

Thanks to a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, an interdisciplinary team of UGA researchers will introduce a new virtual reality system to help promote physical activity among children ages 6 to 10 year olds.

A new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs will help graduate students gain collaborative clinical experience serving young children and earn an advanced degree.

The University of Georgia is working with the Athens Housing Authority to connect with residents and offer new programming.

A new donation helps enhance the learning experience by funding realistic mannequins to help simulate injuries and examinations.

Thanks to a $2.1 million study funded by the National Science Foundation, the UGA College of Engineering and the UGA College of Education will develop a model course that prepares elementary school teachers to more efficiently teach mathematics, science and coding using interdisciplinary approaches.

Findings from a recent presentation could have wider implications throughout the entertainment industry.

If you visited the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia on a Tuesday afternoon this June, you might have heard someone rapping about women’s empowerment.

The first-ever awards program honors a College alumna, while a new partnership with UGA houses the Scholars’ archive.

Even though participants felt like they had recovered from their concussion, they were still likely to drive erratically while using a driving simulator.

The last-minute stockpiling may be driven by childhood experiences or weather-related trauma.

The partnership draws from research from the College of Education’s Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, which found a particular method of instruction called “instructional conversation” was extremely successful in helping English-language learners catch up with their peers.

Tim Meehan brings with him years of experience managing nonprofit organizations in the United Kingdom.

Empty shelves of bread and canned goods aren’t just a sign of last-minute hurricane cravings—the purchases are also a coping mechanism.

Rules governing high school athletes have gone a long way to prevent exertional heat illness, according to a new study by the Georgia High School Association and researchers at the University of Georgia.

Edgar Allan Poe-themed activities sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts

Students from rural communities who want to attend college face challenges on their pathways to higher education, according to a new study from a College of Education researcher.

The four-year study evaluated the rates of exercise-related heat illness among NCAA football players at 60 colleges across the United States.

In football, player-vs.-player hits will likely cause more severe head impacts than other impacts, according to a new study by a College of Education researcher.

Exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

When kinesiology graduate student Hui-Ju Young began looking into ways to use ultrasound to measure muscle health, she had no idea her research would be based on cattle-and cuts of beef.

A new study from a group of international researchers has identified a potentially effective tool to reduce the long-term health risks of childhood obesity: aerobic exercise.

Thanks to a recent “Big Read” grant award from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), the Athens community can enjoy a series of poetry events this June and another one in the fall.

First districtwide bullying prevention essay contest honors students, teachers and administrators.

Rose Chepyator-Thomson received the Richard F. Reiff Internationalization Award for her major contributions to the overall internationalization of the university.

In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, members of the Athens community are invited to learn more about autism’s complex nature.

Doctoral candidate Melissa Erickson examines the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels among patients taking metformin.

Camp DIVE expands partnership between UGA, Clarke County Schools

Professor Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor has lined up a slate of readings, lectures, hands-on events and performances as a way to intertwine the work of Robinson Jeffers with the culture and landscape of the South.

The annual awards, which took place last weekend as part of the Conference on Children’s Literature, gave top honors to “Breaking News Bear Alert” by David Biedrzycki and “A Snicker of Magic” by Natalie Lloyd.

An Olympic medalist remembered as much for his controversial statement from the podium as for his record-breaking sprints is among the featured speakers at a University of Georgia forum focusing on the Olympics.

This month’s extra day will go a long way in bringing our clocks and calendars back in line, says a University of Georgia mathematics education researcher, but the result is still not perfect.

The report, “Science Teachers’ Learning: Enhancing Opportunities, Creating Supportive Contexts,” produced by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, assesses and discusses essential learning opportunities for elementary, middle and high school science teachers.

The annual list of best online graduate education programs places UGA at No. 3, tied with Florida State University. Last year the College ranked No. 28 on the list.

The caffeine in your morning cup of coffee could help improve athletic endurance, according to a new University of Georgia review study.

The University of Georgia College of Education has pooled its expertise to form a new research center focused on autism and behavioral analysis.

In its first year, the University of Georgia’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Assistantship Program has given more than 250 students hands-on experiences.

The College’s Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor wins prestigious Beckman Award for teaching excellence

The Program Evaluation Group has partnered with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the School of Social Work to secure a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Foothills Education Charter High School helps nearly 1,000 get diploma

Parents, teachers and caregivers can hear about simple ways to enhance a child’s creativity at an upcoming celebration hosted by the University of Georgia College of Education.

Adults who guilt middle-schoolers into exercising won’t get them any more active.

Mark Runco recently participated in a new report that examines how creativity works in the brain.

Nicholas Holt, an information technology manager in the College of Education’s Office of Information Technology who has years of experience in digital game systems and interactive technology, has been named the director of the College’s Innovation in Teaching and Technology program.

Craig H. Kennedy, dean of the University of Georgia College of Education, has been named the third “most influential” dean of education by Mometrix Test Preparation.

Starting this fall, the state of Georgia is strengthening its standards for licensing new teachers by requiring them to pass edTPA™, a performance assessment indicating they really are effective and ready for the classroom.

Parents need to do their homework to find apps that keep kids’ skills sharp over the summer, say several University of Georgia researchers.

Elementary and middle school teachers will learn how robotics can bring math and science concepts to life in their classrooms during a two-week workshop that begins July 13 at the University of Georgia.

George Engelhard, a professor in the University of Georgia College of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, recently conducted a five-day workshop in Singapore, titled “Measurement, evaluation, and assessment: The role of assessment in improving educational processes.”

A weeklong poetry series in June not only puts University of Georgia graduate students on stage, but also allows them to share it with several established, published poets.

A small plane crash on I-285 Friday morning may force University of Georgia graduation day guests to find an alternate route.

A new teaching model using small groups significantly improves how well English-language learners increase vocabulary and reading comprehension, according to a pioneering new study by researchers at the University of Georgia.

Dr. Phil Sparling, professor emeritus at Georgia Institute of Technology, with give the inaugural Department of Kinesiology Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Oct. 16.

Graduate students and faculty in the University of Georgia College of Education combine artistic talents with research practices for this showcase of visual, literary and performing arts.

A new summer camp gives middle school-age girls a full week of healthy activities and education this summer—at no cost to families.

Low-achieving students who were allowed to teach a virtual class performed better in their own courses, according to a new University of Georgia study. The students taught a virtual class through tutoring software, which increased the low-achieving college students’ motivation and engagement in the classroom.

Researchers also break new ground in testing for childhood diseases

Bettina Love, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been awarded a fellowship to the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard University, the leading institute of African-American studies in the country.

More than 450 Clarke County high school students had the opportunity to take a look behind the curtain of university science in two recent STEM-focused trips to University of Georgia laboratories and research facilities.

A resource fair and movie screening in April will raise awareness of autism while celebrating the successful end to a fundraiser for an autism treatment clinic on the University of Georgia campus.

The Georgia Children’s Book Awards has announced this year’s winning picture book and chapter book as part of its annual awards and Conference on Children’s Literature on the University of Georgia campus.

The University of Georgia College of Education remained 33rd overall among graduate and professional schools, according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

A partnership between the University of Georgia College of Education and the Clarke County School District that gives more than 500 teacher candidates classroom experience each year has been named one of the top programs in the country.

A proposed new Georgia law could have larger implications on the Board Certified Behavior Analysis program and clinic at the University of Georgia College of Education.

Top women who study topics such as medicine, global hunger and obesity will share their experiences at the ninth annual Global Educational Forum on March 19.

A pioneering study looks at the effect a head injury has on driving

An annual fundraiser for the GRU/University of Georgia Medical Partnership will also benefit a unique after-school program that links physical activity to learning.

Faculty and graduate students from the University of Georgia College of Education will show the public their latest research at the 2015 Faculty and Graduate Student Research Conference later this month.

College and school system join forces with company to provide materials, training and curriculum

Anthony Cody’s talk will address national educational policies and their effects on local schools

The University of Georgia College of Education continues to rank among the top 30 of the country’s best online education programs, according to the 2015 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings released today.

There are many trendy new ways to exercise. But sometimes, the most successful method is going old-school.

A growing number of children around the state are learning about the benefits of exercise, sports and the Georgia stars who excel at it thanks to curriculum developed by professors at the University of Georgia College of Education.

A team of researchers from the University of Georgia College of Education has received a one-year, $360,000 cooperative agreement to assess gifted education programs in U.S. Department of Defense schools around the world.

Kevin Moore finds connections between math at all levels

More than a dozen University of Georgia faculty and local public school partners were among a 20-member team from Georgia who participated in a White House conference on improving school counseling preparation this week at San Diego State University.

Three College of Education doctoral students in the learning, design and technology program were honored at the 2014 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Convention held Nov. 4-8 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Vitamin D deficiency is not just harmful to physical health, it may also impact mental health, says a team of researchers who have found a link between seasonal depression and a lack of sunlight.

Teresa Mapson Reddish, a graduate student in the University of Georgia College of Education and a gifted education teacher in Cobb County Schools, has received a scholarship from the National Association for Gifted Children.

Professor Bonnie Cramond receives the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association for Gifted Children

Two College of Education alumni have co-authored a chapter in the new book, Building Sustainable Futures for Adult Learners.

College of Education researcher has been awarded a five-year, $741,492 National Science Foundation grant to study how to increase the use of quantitative reasoning in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

2 College of Education faculty members lead project to recruit and train students in school counseling throughout Northeast Georgia’s K-12 schools.

Five College of Education graduates were recognized for their career achievements and community leadership with 2014-15 alumni awards at the college’s second annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards Dinner Oct. 3 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Congratulations to this year’s award winners: Whitney Myers, Ian Altman, Kimber Shelton, Tonya Harris Cornileus and Mark Slonaker.

​Throughout October, a group of science and mathematics teachers from Thailand will learn about classroom structure, curriculum and the latest teaching methods at the College of Education, as part of a program to increase the country’s STEM education efforts.

University of Georgia kinesiology researcher Jarrod Call and Georgia Institute of Technology bioengineering researcher Robert Guldberg have received a Georgia Partners in Regenerative Medicine one-year seed grant of $70,000 to study the use of stem cells to improve muscle recovery after injury.

​A new study from the University of Georgia finds a link between a person’s fitness level—specifically cardiorespiratory fitness—and sleeping ability. Led by Rodney Dishman, a professor of kinesiology in the College of Education, the study featured in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise analyzed data collected over 35 years.

A web-based tool designed to teach critical thinking skills to veterinary students, created by a multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia faculty led by College of Education faculty member Ike Choi, has won a second prestigious national award.

New research taking place at the University of Georgia College of Education examines how future mathematics teachers can develop flexible methods for solving problems in middle grades mathematics.

The late College of Education professor and department head Calfrey C. Calhoun will be inducted into the Business Education National Hall of Fame at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Nov. 1.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new technology-focused high school in Barrow County on Sept. 3 also ushered in the next phase of a robotics education partnership between the University of Georgia’s College of Education and the Barrow County School System.

Dozens of scholars, researchers and innovators from the around the world in the field of creativity will forge new connections and discover new applications for their work.

Five faculty members across two UGA colleges lead after-school program for children in two Clarke County elementary schools.

Farris Muhammad, a graduate student in the College of Education, has been selected as a 2014-16 Barbara Jackson Scholar by the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA).

College of Education faculty member Jolie Daigle has received the 2014 Counseling Vision and Innovation Award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).

With the new school year comes a new focus on bullying that could help schools stop the victimization before it starts, according to the College of Education’s Safe and Welcoming Schools program.

In fall 2014, COE faculty member Theodore J (T.J.) Kopcha was awarded a Public Service and Outreach fellowship with the UGA Archway Partnership. Kopcha is using his fellowship to extend his work with technology-enhanced learning.

Three doctoral students in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology—Ashley Dubin, Tori Foster and Christina Simmons—have received internal and external awards for their scholarship.

The University of Georgia, led by the College of Education, ranks fifth best for four-year schools on BestColleges.com’s 2014 list of 100 Best Colleges for Online Degrees.

Five of the top poets in Georgia will read and discuss the poetic craft during the third annual Seat in the Shade: A Poetry Reading Series June 19-20 and 24-26 at Hendershots in downtown Athens. The series, which was founded and is hosted by Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor of language and literacy education at the University of Georgia College of Education, will feature poets on June 19 and 20 at 5 p.m.; and June 24-26 at 7 p.m.

Brooke Cox, a junior majoring in communication sciences, has received the 2014 Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Scholarship Award.

A College of Education faculty member, staff member, student and an alumna—Bettina Love, Elizabeth Brantley, Megan Pendleton and Lora Smothers—were among 17 people and groups who shared ideas and performances at the University of Georgia’s second annual “TEDxUGA” event.

Julianne Schmidt, assistant professor in the College of Education’s athletic training program in the Department of Kinesiology and director of UGA’s sport-related concussion laboratory, recently received a 2014 Impact Award from the University of North Carolina Graduate School, her alma mater.

A research proposal by ChanMin Kim, an assistant professor of learning, design, and technology in the Department of Career and Information Studies, is one of six projects funded through the University of Georgia’s new Interdisciplinary Proposal Development program.

The University of Georgia has dramatically expanded its online course offerings and degree programs, providing students the flexibility to complete their degree requirements more quickly and expanding access to undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults.

James Zhang, a professor of sport management, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Nathan Jenkins and Illse Mason, both assistant professors in the College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, were among 17 University of Georgia faculty to receive funding from the UGA the Office of the Vice President for Instruction for projects designed to improve teaching.

Cory Buxton, a professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been named the UGA Athletic Association Professor in Education.

Two rising researchers in the College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology—Nathan Jenkins and Julianne Schmidt—have received Faculty Research Grants from the University of Georgia Office of the Vice President for Research.

Two College of Education faculty members – Jerome Morris and Betina Love – were among those UGA faculty and graduate students recognized for outstanding research and scholarship at the university’s 35th annual Research Awards Banquet on April 10.

The University of Georgia Judiciary has renamed its annual celebration the Jenny Penney Oliver University Judiciary Recognition and Induction Ceremony in honor of the late former adviser, and College of Education faculty member Jenny Penney Oliver.

With a growing consensus that early learning opportunities and intervention are critical to success, community leaders set a goal that every student in the county will read on grade level by third grade.

College of Education professor Peter Smagorinsky has received another national award for his 2011 book on literacy research during the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in Philadelphia April 3-7.

Nathan Jenkins, an assistant professor of kinesiology in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been selected to receive a 2014 New Investigator Award from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Karen E. Watkins, professor and associate head of the lifelong education, administration, and policy department in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been inducted into the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) Scholar Hall of Fame.

With the demand for STEM education increasing in today’s workforce, the University of Georgia College of Education’s Department of Career and Information Studies has established a partnership with Roborobo Co., Ltd., one of the leading robotics education companies in South Korea.

Children and adults with speech or language concerns (including reading) can benefit by participating in one of four Intensive Communication Program sessions being offered this summer by the University of Georgia Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Seven students in the University of Georgia College of Education’s doctoral program in educational administration and policy received scholarships at the program’s annual awards luncheon on March 21 at Rivers Crossing.

Two outstanding Georgia educational administrators—Wanda Creel and Glenn Pethel—were recognized for their distinguished service to the field of supervision and leadership by the University of Georgia College of Education’s educational administration and policy program on March 21 at Rivers Crossing.

One of the leading scholars in literacy education Elizabeth B. Moje will speak at the University of Georgia College of Education’s 2014 Faculty/Graduate Student Research Conference on Friday, April 18 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will deliver the 2014 E. Paul Torrance Lecture at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia on Sunday, April 6.

Mary M. Atwater, a professor of science education in the College of Education, has been voted president-elect of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). She is the first African American to be elected to this NARST position.

In the just released US News and World Report rankings, the College of Education has made a significant jump forward – to 33rd among all schools of education and 23rd among public schools of education

College of Education faculty member Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor has received the 2014 Post-Secondary Leadership Award from the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG). The award recognizes her for promoting foreign language education in Georgia through professional and academic endeavors.

More than 150 students from Griffin-Spalding County School District elementary schools are expected to compete in the fourth annual Math Milieu competition on Saturday, May 3 at the Student Learning Center on the University of Georgia Griffin campus.

Student teams from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) and Lithonia Middle School in DeKalb County won first places in their categories in the 2014 TEAMS ((Tests of Engineering, Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) competition recently hosted by the University of Georgia.

Adeoye Adeyemo, a graduate student in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice, has received a 2014 Dissertation Fellowship from the Southern Regional Educational Board that includes a $20,000 stipend.

Archway Partnership launched its work with Dalton-Whitfield County this fall to support the community in its efforts to develop tri-directional partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations.