Two CED doctoral students, Zobaida Laota and Shreya Vaishnav, have been selected as 2018-2019 NBCC Minority Fellows

Two CED doctoral students, Zobaida Laota and Shreya Vaishnav, have been selected as 2018-2019 NBCC Minority Fellows. Congrats! Through the Minority Fellowship, NBCC seeks to “expand the behavioral health workforce in order to reduce health disparities and improve health care outcomes for traditionally underserved populations.” At the doctoral level, fellows… Continue reading…

LIS Alumn, Rishara Finsel make the news with YA success!

Polk County Commissioners heard from Polk County Library Director Rashira Finsel on how a new teen space came about. A large group of students were surveyed about programs they wanted to see and then the students were involved in the planning and decision making for a space in the Saluda… Continue reading…

Dr. Jewel Cooper honored at inaugural Academy of SHEroes Gala

Congrats to associate dean Dr. Jewel Cooper for being recognized as a local SHEro! She was nominated for her work offering professional development in local and regional school districts and as chair of the Multicultural Education Special Interest Group of the Association of Teacher Educators. Well deserved!  Read more from News &… Continue reading…