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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 29, 2025
UTSA researchers focus work on de-escalation in emergency settings
UT San Antonio Today
May 19, 2025
‘La Mera Mera Tamalera’: UTSA professor featured in James Beard-nominated documentary
San Antonio Report
May 13, 2025
Commencement Profile Q&A with Kiana Leal
UTSA COEHD
Championing Neurodiversity and Human Potential
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
UT San Antonio Today
May 8, 2025
Commencement Q&A with Mary Dixon Bethel
UTSA COEHD
Transforming Education Through Racial Literacy
May 7, 2025
Commencement Q&A with Haley Aguilar
UTSA COEHD
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures in Higher Education
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
UT San Antonio Today
April 17, 2025
UTSA researcher to help fuel rural workforce development across five states
UT San Antonio Today
April 14, 2025
UTSA College of Education and Human Development advances in national rankings
UT San Antonio Today
April 5, 2025
Selena y Los PhDinos: How the singer’s legacy has helped shape academia
Los Angeles Times
April 3, 2025
Awards honor Spanish-language/bilingual literature, poetry that portray Latino families and histories
Texas Public Radio
March 31, 2025
UTSA celebrates children’s Spanish-language literature with Premio Campoy-Ada awards
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.
March 19, 2025
Making a Difference
Sombrilla Magazine
UTSA alumna helps make a positive impact in the lives of children with autism
March 19, 2025
Next-Gen Educators
UTSA COEHD
Preparing the next generation of educators at CAST Teach with UTSA’s guidance.
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
March 17, 2025
Dual Language, Dual Success
UTSA COEHD
How a pioneering partnership between UTSA and SAISD is transforming dual language education.
March 14, 2025
Serving Those Who Served
UTSA COEHD
UTSA counseling students gain vital experience at the VA.
March 12, 2025
Bridging the Employment Gap
Sombrilla Magazine
UTSA and Morgan’s MAC collaborate to support neurodiverse adults in overcoming employment challenges.
February 14, 2025
UTSA offering hope for anxiety and PTSD through neurofeedback program
News 4 San Antonio
February 11, 2025
17th Annual COEHD Research Colloquium to Explore Cross-Disciplinary Research
UTSA COEHD
February 7, 2025
UTSA educational leadership students pursue national fellowships
UT San Antonio Today
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
UT San Antonio Today
January 23, 2025
UTSA researchers explore experiences of Black, Latino student veterans in higher education
UT San Antonio 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
UT San Antonio Today
December 19, 2024
'Adopt-A-Student:' UTSA Faculty support students during holiday season
News 4 San Antonio
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.
December 9, 2024
From Soldier to Teacher: Maria Jones’ Path of Service and Education
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
December 9, 2024
Leslie Neely: Supporting those with disabilities through interdisciplinary research
UTSA Academic Affairs
December 6, 2024
Karla Reyna: Leading through BESO, Inspiring through Education
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
December 5, 2024
Resilience and Advocacy: Joshua Anzaldúa’s Mission to Transform Educational Support
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
December 4, 2024
Teaching with Heart: Denise Salas’ Journey to Inspire
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
December 3, 2024
Embracing Her Roots: How Rocio Miramontes Found Her Calling in Bilingual Education
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
December 2, 2024
How Emma Tharp is Advancing Counseling through Neurofeedback
UTSA COEHD
Fall 2024 Commencement Profile
November 27, 2024
UTSA building new training pathway to meet critical need for bilingual educators
San Antonio Express-News
November 26, 2024
Navigating political divides during the holidays: A UTSA counselor’s perspective
UTSA Today
November 18, 2024
The Suttons were the vanguards of San Antonio's Black history and culture
Texas Public Radio
November 6, 2024
Mexican American Studies Youth Conference inspires lifelong dedication to the preservation of culture and history
Texas Public Radio
November 1, 2024
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
The Conversation
October 29, 2024
UTSA to host inaugural Mexican American Studies youth conference on November 7
UTSA Today
October 21, 2024
Mexican American Studies Program Awarded Mellon Grant to Bring Visibility to the Field
UTSA COEHD
October 11, 2024
Selena’s legacy used as a lens for UTSA course on Mexican American experience
KSAT 12
October 10, 2024
UTSA course explores the Mexican American experience through Selena Quintanilla’s legacy
UTSA Today
October 10, 2024
Q&A: UTSA professor shares cultural wealth of dance with students
Sombrilla Magazine
October 7, 2024
BBL Master’s Student Zúñiga Selected as State Finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year
UTSA COEHD
October 1, 2024
UTSA to receive $9 million grant to help close the employment gap for adults who are neurodiverse
UTSA Today
October 1, 2024
UTSA ABA program receives international accreditation, becoming one of 28 worldwide
UTSA Today
September 25, 2024
Nichols named co-editor of inaugural journal, Educational Psychology for Policy and Practice
UTSA COEHD
September 11, 2024
Dr. Victor Villarreal Recognized by TASP as September Shining School Psychology Trainer
Texas Association of School Psychologists
September 10, 2024
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Master's Student Melissa Zúñiga Named Region 20 Secondary Teacher of the Year
NBISD News
August 30, 2024
NSF awards grant to Dr. Mejia and Dr. Christiansen for bilingual STEM education initiative
UTSA COEHD
August 12, 2024
NIH Awards UTSA Professors $1.35 Million to Train Next Generation of Biomedical Engineering ‘Superheroes’
Sean M. Wood
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