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Dr. Claudia Garcia-Louis and her research team with Justice Rebecca Huddle.

August 21, 2025

UTSA research team gains unique insight at Texas Supreme Court

UTSA COEHD

A research team from the UTSA Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies visited the Texas Supreme Court for a rare, hands-on learning experience with Justice Rebecca Huddle.

August 19, 2025

Behind the Journal with Curtis Brewer

UTSA COEHD

August 14, 2025

SA educator embraces AI to promote literacy in technology

KSAT News

David Vela, an AP World History teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School, said his goal is to teach his students how to use AI ethically, and he’s encouraging his fellow colleagues to get on board.

A student works on a laptop in the library

August 14, 2025

Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational use

KSAT News

In today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.

Durango Building at the UTSA Downtown Campus

August 13, 2025

UTSA researchers dedicate efforts to enhancing de-escalation strategies in emergency scenarios

Spectrum News 1

Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are trialing new de-escalation training meant to help people with developmental disabilities like autism.

A student and a UTSA Department of Educational Psychology faculty member review materials together at the Downtown Campus.

August 7, 2025

New degree launches: UTSA introduces bachelor of science in behavioral science

UTSA Today

UTSA will launch a new bachelor of science in behavioral science degree program this fall through the College of Education and Human Development.

A Camp Durango participant plays a game that places the child in an augmented reality Minecraft world.

July 25, 2025

UTSA hosts free summer camp combining autism research with augmented reality

Spectrum News 1

At the University of Texas at San Antonio, science and summer fun come together at Camp Durango — a free day camp for children and youth with autism that doubles as a research initiative.

A sombrero sits on top of a guitarrón case during the Mariachi competition during Go Tejano Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo grounds in Houston on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

July 23, 2025

Immigration crackdowns across the country lead to Houston mariachi performing less out of fear

Houston Chronicle

According to a research paper published in 2023 by Rachel Cruz, an assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies, mariachi music—with its profound texts, rhythms and cultural mixture—is a form of preserving Mexican culture and heritage.

First-year teacher Stella Tijerina poses for a photo in her classroom at Herff Elementary School.

July 15, 2025

Stella's journey: How a one-time foster kid became a star teacher

San Antonio Express-News

Growing up, she was in foster care and became a teen mom. Now Stella Tijerina is one of SAISD's Rising Star teacher award winners.

July 1, 2025

Behind the Journal with John Davis

UTSA COEHD

Researcher Kim Cantu-Davis (left) looks at the de-escalation task steps with UTSA graduate student Samantha Perez.

June 30, 2025

UTSA researchers train first responders on how to better interact with people with autism

Texas Public Radio

Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have created a new training module designed to teach first responders how to better communicate with people with developmental disabilities like autism.

June 25, 2025

'Mera mera tamalera' and scholar at large helps bring home James Beard award

SA Express News

Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark is featured in “La Mera Mera Tamalera,” a 13-minute film that won a James Beard Foundation award in commercial media.

Student places a neurofeedback dry cap onto a patient.

June 18, 2025

UTSA students explore next evolution of neurofeedback counseling

UTSA Today

The UTSA Neurofeedback counseling program challenged students in the spring semester to develop a new dry cap to measure brain activity.

Student working on an assignment in a classroom

June 5, 2025

Q&A: Kathy Ewoldt is committed to improving outcomes for students with learning disabilities

UTSA Today

UTSA Today spoke with Ewoldt to learn about her work with students with learning disabilities and what’s next in the field of special education.

May 31, 2025

Behind the Journal with Mariela A. Rodriguez

UTSA COEHD

May 29, 2025

Heather Trepal named vice provost and dean of the Graduate School

UTSA Today

Two people review a information card on de-escalation strategies

May 29, 2025

UTSA researchers focus work on de-escalation in emergency settings

UTSA Today

Former UTSA professor Ellen Riojas Clark in her kitchen on Tuesday afternoon.

May 19, 2025

‘La Mera Mera Tamalera’: UTSA professor featured in James Beard-nominated documentary

San Antonio Report

May 15, 2025

As Commencement approaches, UTSA graduates are workforce ready

UTSA Today

May 13, 2025

Commencement Profile Q&A with Kiana Leal

UTSA COEHD

Championing Neurodiversity and Human Potential

Valeria Galindo, B.A. Equity and Education, Bilingual Education EC-6 '25

May 12, 2025

Commencement Profile Q&A with Valeria Galindo

UTSA COEHD

Classroom Roots: Continuing a Family’s Educational Journey

May 9, 2025

COEHD assistant professor one of five UTSA faculty members honored for research achievements

UTSA Today

Sarah Morton, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Bilingual '25

May 9, 2025

Commencement Q&A with Sarah Morton

UTSA COEHD

Bilingual Education Advocate

Mary Dixon Bethel, Ph.D. Culture, Literacy and Language '25

May 8, 2025

Commencement Q&A with Mary Dixon Bethel

UTSA COEHD

Transforming Education Through Racial Literacy

Haley Aguilar, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Special Education '25

May 7, 2025

Commencement Q&A with Haley Aguilar

UTSA COEHD

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures in Higher Education

Swathi Weaver, Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision '25

May 5, 2025

Commencement Q&A with Swathi Weaver

UTSA COEHD

Research Meets Real Talk

May 1, 2025

Sharon Nichols featured in APA Journals Editor Spotlight

American Psychological Association

April 25, 2025

Rudy Bernal ’79 celebrates four-decade coaching career rooted in community, perseverance

UTSA Today

April 17, 2025

UTSA researcher to help fuel rural workforce development across five states

UTSA Today

A teacher having a discussion with students

April 14, 2025

UTSA College of Education and Human Development advances in national rankings

UTSA Today

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez with roses and a pen, photo provided by Selena Q Productions via Universal Music Latino

April 5, 2025

Selena y Los PhDinos: How the singer’s legacy has helped shape academia

Los Angeles Times

A second grade student raises her hand to ask a question.

April 4, 2025

UTSA's Young Author's Day gives 2nd Graders a chance to write alongside award-winning author

KENS 5

Patricia Sanchez and Carmen Tafolla have a discussion with Norma Martinez at Texas Public Radio

April 3, 2025

Awards honor Spanish-language/bilingual literature, poetry that portray Latino families and histories

Texas Public Radio

Award-winning books from the 2023 Premio Campoy-Ada, elegantly displayed on a table beneath a vibrant balloon arch.

March 31, 2025

UTSA celebrates children’s Spanish-language literature with Premio Campoy-Ada awards

UTSA COEHD

March 21, 2025

Empowering Research Voices

UTSA COEHD

March 20, 2025

Bringing Behavior Analysis to Mexico

UTSA COEHD

Roberta Carrillo’s ’23 journey from Mexico to UTSA and back to establish her independent BCBA practice in Monterrey, Mexico.

Miranda Boggan sits in a colorful classroom.

March 19, 2025

Making a Difference

Sombrilla Magazine

UTSA alumna helps make a positive impact in the lives of children with autism

A CAST Teach student reads a book to a child.

March 19, 2025

Next-Gen Educators

UTSA COEHD

Preparing the next generation of educators at CAST Teach with UTSA’s guidance.

Roy Martinez, political science major and MAS music student, sings a song by Vincent Fernandez with Rachel Cruz, director of MAS Corazón, on guitar.

March 18, 2025

Rhythms of Culture

UTSA COEHD

How one professor’s passion for music is infusing UTSA with the rhythm of Mexican American culture

Irving Dual Language Academy students use their computers to complete a lesson.

March 17, 2025

Dual Language, Dual Success

UTSA COEHD

How a pioneering partnership between UTSA and SAISD is transforming dual language education.

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital

March 14, 2025

Serving Those Who Served

UTSA COEHD

UTSA counseling students gain vital experience at the VA.

March 13, 2025

A Scholarship Preserves a Legacy of Bilingual Learning

UTSA COEHD

From left to right: Leslie Neely, Gordon Hartman and John Davis stand outside of Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center)

March 12, 2025

Bridging the Employment Gap

Sombrilla Magazine

UTSA and Morgan’s MAC collaborate to support neurodiverse adults in overcoming employment challenges.

Neurofeedback researcher talks with her patient.

February 14, 2025

UTSA offering hope for anxiety and PTSD through neurofeedback program

News 4 San Antonio

Team of researchers presenting their work at the 16th Annual Research Colloquium.

February 11, 2025

17th Annual COEHD Research Colloquium to Explore Cross-Disciplinary Research

UTSA COEHD

Instructor leads a lesson for her students

February 7, 2025

UTSA educational leadership students pursue national fellowships

UTSA Today

A professor is engaging with her students during a class

January 27, 2025

US News and World Report lists UTSA among best graduate programs

UTSA Academic Affairs

January 24, 2025

COEHD faculty selected as recipients of UTSA Libraries 2024-25 Adopt-a-Free-Textbook grant

UTSA Today

Military uniform draped on a chair with textbooks and an American flag in the background

January 23, 2025

UTSA researchers explore experiences of Black, Latino student veterans in higher education

UTSA Today

January 10, 2025

UTSA invests in paraprofessionals’ path to become bilingual teachers

San Antonio Express-News

January 2, 2025

UTSA's neurofeedback program is shaping the future of counseling

UTSA Today

Bilingual teacher leads an English lesson

January 2, 2025

UTSA stepping up to meet need for bilingual educators

Austin American-Statesman

Faculty at the Bicultural-Bilingual Student Department have been giving a bit of extra support for students in need of a bit of extra care during the holidays.

December 19, 2024

'Adopt-A-Student:' UTSA Faculty support students during holiday season

News 4 San Antonio

December 16, 2024

Bicultural-Bilingual faculty members help students during the holidays

UTSA Today

December 12, 2024

Grad Spotlight: Taylor Davis

Congratulations to the UTSA Graduating Class of 2024! We want to share the stories of our UTSA COEHD students as they follow the next chapter in their careers. Taylor Davis will graduate with a B.A. in Applied Equity and Education this Saturday, December 14, 2024.

December 11, 2024

Grad Spotlight: Jacob Salas

Congratulations to the UTSA Graduating Class of 2024! We want to share the stories of our UTSA COEHD students as they follow the next chapter in their careers. Jacob Salas will graduate with a B.A. in Applied Equity and Education this Saturday, December 14, 2024.