/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 08:37:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-2026-distinguished-award-recipients.aspxFrom groundbreaking faculty research to alumni transforming classrooms and communities, the USF College of Education’s 2026 Distinguished Awards Celebration honored the people shaping the future of education across Tampa Bay and beyond.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:37:12 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Award RecipientsFrom groundbreaking faculty research to alumni transforming classrooms and communities, the USF College of Education’s 2026 Distinguished Awards Celebration honored the people shaping the future of education across Tampa Bay and beyond.Pinellas County Middle School Education team/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-2026-distinguished-award-recipients.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/from-army-instructor-to-elementary-teacher-usf-grad-begins-next-chapter.aspxA Hillsborough County Army veteran is turning his passion for teaching into a career in the classroom.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:24:30 From Army instructor to elementary teacher: USF grad begins next chapterA Hillsborough County Army veteran is turning his passion for teaching into a career in the classroom.Favian Robles Jr./education/news/2026/from-army-instructor-to-elementary-teacher-usf-grad-begins-next-chapter.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-graduate-plans-to-use-degree-to-get-marines-home-safely.aspxAfter nearly a decade in uniform, he’s determined to lead Marines home safely—an objective that shaped his decision to pursue his degree in exercise science.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:37 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate plans to use degree to get U.S. Marines home safelyAfter nearly a decade in uniform, he’s determined to lead Marines home safely—an objective that shaped his decision to pursue his degree in exercise science.Issa in the field training a marine/education/news/2026/usf-graduate-plans-to-use-degree-to-get-marines-home-safely.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/2026-richardson-showcase-shaping-whats-next-in-ese.aspxAn evening of gratitude and impact, the 2026 Richardson Showcase at the USF College of Education celebrated the future of exceptional student education.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:24 2026 Richardson Showcase: Shaping what’s next in Exceptional Student EducationAn evening of gratitude and impact, the 2026 Richardson Showcase at the USF College of Education celebrated the future of exceptional student education.The dean and betsy with students/education/news/2026/2026-richardson-showcase-shaping-whats-next-in-ese.aspxAcademics,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-faculty-development-edge-workshop-series-returns-for-fall-2026.aspxDesigned to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators, EDGE blends innovation with insight—helping faculty refine their craft through shared learning and structured feedback.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:31:42 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty development EDGE workshop series returns for Fall 2026Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators, EDGE blends innovation with insight—helping faculty refine their craft through shared learning and structured feedback.Barbara leading the class/education/news/2026/usf-faculty-development-edge-workshop-series-returns-for-fall-2026.aspxCollege of Education NewsCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:17 How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.Student using VR in the Gamers Club/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-education-drives-impact-at-2026-ai-x-symposium.aspxThis annual gathering convenes leading researchers, industry innovators, policymakers and practitioners to explore transformative advances in artificial intelligence across disciplines.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X SymposiumThis annual gathering convenes leading researchers, industry innovators, policymakers and practitioners to explore transformative advances in artificial intelligence across disciplines.Ilene Berson during poster presentation /education/news/2026/usf-education-drives-impact-at-2026-ai-x-symposium.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-education-researchers-earn-national-honors-at-2026-aera-meeting.aspxWith more than 2,500 sessions covering innovative studies in an array of areas, AERA is the world's largest gathering of education researchers.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:30 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Education researchers earn national honors at 2026 AERA annual meetingWith more than 2,500 sessions covering innovative studies in an array of areas, AERA is the world's largest gathering of education researchers.All aera attendees from USF/education/news/2026/usf-education-researchers-earn-national-honors-at-2026-aera-meeting.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/hillsborough-teachers-named-state-champions-in-national-ai-challenge.aspxFour Hillsborough County teachers who have been named Florida State Champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:25:08 Hillsborough teachers named state champions in national AI challengeFour Hillsborough County teachers who have been named Florida State Champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.Workshop attendees/education/news/2026/hillsborough-teachers-named-state-champions-in-national-ai-challenge.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-highlights-how-ai-is-shaping-teaching-and-learning-at-the-2026-education-in-action.aspxAt Education in Action, the College of Education demonstrates how it is not only responding to change, but leading it—pioneering innovative research and technologies while remaining steadfast in its commitment to the transformative power of education.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:39:13 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education highlights how AI is shaping teaching and learning at the 2026 Education in ActionAt Education in Action, the College of Education demonstrates how it is not only responding to change, but leading it—pioneering innovative research and technologies while remaining steadfast in its commitment to the transformative power of education.President Moez at Education in Action/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-highlights-how-ai-is-shaping-teaching-and-learning-at-the-2026-education-in-action.aspxCollege of Education News,Community Engagement,ResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:39:33 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.91³Ô¹ÏÍø in the reliaquest program/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:41:41 91³Ô¹ÏÍø hosts 2026 math bowls for Hillsborough County’s top studentsNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.Rocky high-fiving a middle schooler before the competition begins/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community EngagementCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-hosts-usf-first-ever-regional-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxIn its inaugural Regional Scripps Spelling Bee, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education brought together top young spellers from 110 schools across Tampa Bay, crowning one champion to compete at the National Spelling Bee in May.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:51:22 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education hosts USF’s first-ever Regional Scripps Spelling BeeIn its inaugural Regional Scripps Spelling Bee, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education brought together top young spellers from 110 schools across Tampa Bay, crowning one champion to compete at the National Spelling Bee in May.Student on stage with Rocky/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-hosts-usf-first-ever-regional-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxCollege of Education NewsCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/usf-and-sarasota-county-schools-partner-to-power-the-next-generation-of-innovators.aspxBeginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the USF College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:25:53 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and Sarasota County Schools partner to power the next generation of innovatorsBeginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the USF College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.91³Ô¹ÏÍø using VR headsets/education/news/2026/usf-and-sarasota-county-schools-partner-to-power-the-next-generation-of-innovators.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/how-the-usf-college-of-education-is-shaping-solutions-to-protect-our-cognitive-security.aspxCognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:57:34 How the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive securityCognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.Man writing in his notebook at the conference/education/news/2026/how-the-usf-college-of-education-is-shaping-solutions-to-protect-our-cognitive-security.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:27:05 Only 91³Ô¹ÏÍø: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K91³Ô¹ÏÍø is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.ESE teacher with students/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxAdmissions,College of Education News,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter,Exceptional Student Education/education/news/2025/usf-study-reveals-how-ai-is-transforming-the-counseling-profession.aspxAI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. USF College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:15:23 91³Ô¹ÏÍø study reveals how AI is transforming the counseling professionAI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. USF College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.Couple in therapy holding hands/education/news/2025/usf-study-reveals-how-ai-is-transforming-the-counseling-profession.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/how-ai-generated-podcasts-could-transform-and-complicate-research-communication.aspxResearchers in the USF College of Education tested emerging AI podcasting tools and uncovered a surprising truth: the power of generative AI in health research communication depends less on the technology and more on the humans shaping it.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:53:27 How AI-generated podcasts could transform – and complicate – research communicationResearchers in the USF College of Education tested emerging AI podcasting tools and uncovered a surprising truth: the power of generative AI in health research communication depends less on the technology and more on the humans shaping it.cell phone playing a podcast/education/news/2025/how-ai-generated-podcasts-could-transform-and-complicate-research-communication.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/usf-researcher-recognized-for-breakthrough-in-ai-powered-teaching.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education is redefining AI in education. With a new platform poised to change how students learn data visualization, Bo Pei is hoping to break down barriers in STEM education with a first-of-its-kind platform now earning national attention.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:23:30 91³Ô¹ÏÍøer recognized for breakthrough in AI-powered teaching91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Education is redefining AI in education. With a new platform poised to change how students learn data visualization, Bo Pei is hoping to break down barriers in STEM education with a first-of-its-kind platform now earning national attention.Child using a tablet and an AI hologram over/education/news/2025/usf-researcher-recognized-for-breakthrough-in-ai-powered-teaching.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/usf-alumna-honored-with-5k-surprise-at-aac-volleyball-tournament.aspxShe thought she was attending the AAC Volleyball Tournament as a guest of honor, but received a surprise award to celebrate the powerful impact she’s made on hundreds of students, athletes and future educators.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:35:46 91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna honored with $5K surprise at AAC Volleyball TournamentShe thought she was attending the AAC Volleyball Tournament as a guest of honor, but received a surprise award to celebrate the powerful impact she’s made on hundreds of students, athletes and future educators.Lucas holding her surprise check/education/news/2025/usf-alumna-honored-with-5k-surprise-at-aac-volleyball-tournament.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/how-to-scale-a-startup-insights-from-a-usf-career-and-technical-workforce-education-expert.aspxThis study reveals what separates the platforms that scale from those that stall, challenging common assumptions and highlighting the strategic choices that matter most early on.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 How to scale a startup: Insights from a USF Career and Technical Workforce Education expertThis study reveals what separates the platforms that scale from those that stall, challenging common assumptions and highlighting the strategic choices that matter most early on.Hands holding graphic of startup figuratively growing /education/news/2025/how-to-scale-a-startup-insights-from-a-usf-career-and-technical-workforce-education-expert.aspxResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/teacherserver-surpasses-five-million-users-and-redefines-ai-for-educators.aspxThe platform’s rapid growth signals explosive demand for safe, practical AI tools in education. Explore how USF’s College of Education is shaping the future of teaching and research with this innovative platform.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 TeacherServer surpasses five million users and redefines AI for educatorsThe platform’s rapid growth signals explosive demand for safe, practical AI tools in education. Explore how USF’s College of Education is shaping the future of teaching and research with this innovative platform.hands hovering over keyboard with graphics of teaching/education/news/2025/teacherserver-surpasses-five-million-users-and-redefines-ai-for-educators.aspxFaculty Honors,ResearchCassidy Delamarter/education/news/2025/new-usf-college-of-education-scholarship-created-to-honor-alumna.aspxWhen longtime USF supporters David Goldstein and Joanne Nelson were honored for their decades of service, they marked the moment with a surprise gift — a new scholarship celebrating Goldstein’s daughter’s legacy as an educator.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 New USF College of Education scholarship created to honor alumnaWhen longtime USF supporters David Goldstein and Joanne Nelson were honored for their decades of service, they marked the moment with a surprise gift — a new scholarship celebrating Goldstein’s daughter’s legacy as an educator.Joanne and David with President Law/education/news/2025/new-usf-college-of-education-scholarship-created-to-honor-alumna.aspxAlumni and FriendsCassidy Delamarter,Exceptional Student Education,Giving,Special Education