Left to Right: Peggy Ceballos, PhD, and Langston Clark, PhD
September 2, 2025

The College of Education and Human Development appoints new interim and incoming department chairs

UT San Antonio COEHD
The College of Education and Human Development has announced two key leadership appointments effective Sept. 1, naming Peggy Ceballos as chair of the Department of Counseling and Langston Clark as interim chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching.

John Davis, PhD
September 2, 2025

John Davis named new associate dean of College of Education and Human Development

UT San Antonio COEHD
COEHD Dean Mario Torres has named John Davis as the new associate dean for academic programs and student success, a role focused on advancing academic strategy and enriching the student experience.

Patricia Sanchez, PhD
September 1, 2025

Behind the Journal with Patricia Sánchez

UTSA COEHD

Mario Torres, Ph.D.
August 25, 2025

Welcome Back Message from Dean Torres

UTSA COEHD

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.

Curtis Brewer, Ph.D.
August 19, 2025

Behind the Journal with Curtis Brewer

UTSA COEHD

Students working together at a table.
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

UT San Antonio 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.

John Davis, Ph.D.
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.

Ellen Riojas Clark
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

UT San Antonio 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

UT San Antonio 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.






Kiana Leal, M.S. Behavior Analysis '25
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


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

Sharon Nichols, Ph.D.
May 1, 2025

Sharon Nichols featured in APA Journals Editor Spotlight

American Psychological Association








Dr. Rosalind Horowitz
March 21, 2025

Empowering Research Voices

UTSA COEHD

Roberta Carrillo
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.


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.









Bilingual teacher leads an English lesson
January 2, 2025

UTSA stepping up to meet need for bilingual educators

Austin American-Statesman