Educational Administration & Human Resource Development
CEHD Programs Climb in New Rankings
Graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development are gaining more respect across the country. Four are considered in the top tier of graduate education according to the 2021 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
How career interruptions affect women
Career interruptions happen. Job changes, unemployment and injury are all examples of expected or unexpected pauses in a person’s career. For women, career interruptions happen at a much higher rate, most commonly due to child-rearing.
The Black student experience: How can we make higher education better for Black students?
Higher education can be an isolating experience for all incoming freshmen. However, for Black students this is amplified by a lack of representation and lack of diversity in peers at predominantly white institutions.
Educational Psychology
CEHD and College of Medicine receive $1.7M for work in schools
13 health-related colleges and universities across the state will address mental health challenges and work to improve the mental health care system for children in Texas.
Talking to your children about COVID-19
Dr. Krystal Simmons, clinical associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, studies school psychology and counseling. We spoke with her for advice on how to speak with your children during a public crisis such as COVID-19.
Health & Kinesiology
How COVID-19 affects older adults and how they can protect themselves
People aged 65 or older are considered high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Experts in our Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz and Dr. Marielle Engelen, offer answers and recommendations for older adults during the current pandemic.
Growth hormone alters brain structure and combats traumatic brain injury symptoms
Traumatic brain injuries result in death and disability in thousands of Americans each year. The effects of these injuries can linger on long after the initial trauma.
How sport experiences can transform lives
Sport management professor Dr. Marlene Dixon showed that sport has the power to transform lives through recent research involving cyclists that completed the Texas 4000, a 4,000-mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska benefitting cancer research.
The Black student experience: How can we make higher education better for Black students?
Higher education can be an isolating experience for all incoming freshmen. However, for Black students this is amplified by a lack of representation and lack of diversity in peers at predominantly white institutions.
Teaching, Learning & Culture
Educational resources for your children
Faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are working to gather resources for students to stay academically engaged.
CEHD Programs Climb in New Rankings
Graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development are gaining more respect across the country. Four are considered in the top tier of graduate education according to the 2021 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
