FAU Department of Counselor Education

Looking Forward to Celebrating Our Summer 2026 Graduates!🌴🌟🎓

College of Education graduates, your moment is almost here. 🎓

Summer 2026 Commencement will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus.

Celebrate how far you have come and the impact you are ready to make.

Check your official commencement communications for ceremony and ticket details.

📚✨ Research Spotlight! ✨📚

We are proud to highlight Ayse Torres, Ph.D., Meredith Mountford, Ph.D., Kelly Kearney, Ed.D., and Gabriela Maluf Nunes, M.Ed., for their recent publication, "Exploring Stakeholder Experiences With Virtual Reality-Based Vocational Training for Adults With IDD."

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1177/01626434261471461

🎉 Congratulations to Kathy Altidor! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating a major academic milestone: Kathy Altidor has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation proposal and advanced in her Ph.D. in Counseling journey!

We are incredibly proud of Kathy’s hard work, perseverance, and passion for serving others. As she moves forward into the next phase of her doctoral research, we look forward to the impact her work will have on the profession and in the field.

👏 Congratulations, Kathy! Wishing you continued success as you complete your dissertation!

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🎓 Congratulations, Rotem Moshe! 🎓

We are pleased to recognize Rotem Moshe on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Counseling.

This significant accomplishment reflects Ms. Moshe's dedication to scholarly inquiry and commitment to the counseling profession. The successful defense of a dissertation marks a pivotal milestone and a meaningful contribution to the field.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Rotem on this achievement and look forward to the continued impact of their work in counseling and beyond.

Congratulations on this outstanding academic success. 👏

FAU Department of Counselor Education FAU Graduate College

🎉 Celebrating a Major Milestone - Elisaul Perez! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Elisaul Perez on the successful defense of his dissertation proposal as part of his journey toward a Ph.D. in Counseling! 👏

This accomplishment marks an important step forward in his academic and professional path, reflecting hours of hard work, dedication, and passion for advancing the field of counseling. We are so proud of this achievement and excited to see the meaningful impact his research will have on individuals, families, and communities.

Please help us celebrate Elisaul and wish him continued success as he moves into the next phase of his doctoral journey! 🎓✨

📣From the COE News Desk

"One in five U.S. veterans experiences a mental health condition, yet many face persistent barriers to care such as stigma, misunderstanding and limited access to specialized services. Addressing these barriers requires clinical expertise and a partnership with patients. This approach frames Operation Red-White-Blue, a community-engaged research initiative led by Florida Atlantic University researchers that fosters collaborative partnerships between veterans and civilian mental health providers."

"Researchers Ayse Torres, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Education’s Department of Counselor Education and the College of Engineering and Computer Science's Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., associate vice president for research in the Division of Research and professor in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, employed a participative action research framework. Veterans and providers worked in rotating dyads, participated in monthly meetings, hosted 10 community forums and a National Veteran-Centered Mental Health Care Summit."

Read more on our website:
https://www.fau.edu/education/newsevents/2026-operation-red-white-blue-veterans/

Florida Atlantic’s College of Education has been ranked #27 in the nation for Rehabilitation Counseling by U.S. News & World Report for 2026.

This recognition highlights the impact of our program in preparing professionals to support and empower individuals and communities.

Learn more: fau.edu/education

FAU Department of Counselor Education

🎉 Congratulations to Jon Sperry, Ph.D.! 🎉
Join us in celebrating Jon Sperry, Ph.D., Professor at Lynn University and one of our outstanding FAU doctoral program alumni, for receiving the Don Dinkmeyer Social Interest Award from the American Counseling Association (ACA)!

This well-deserved honor recognizes Dr. Sperry’s meaningful contributions to the counseling field in support of families. We are incredibly proud! 👏✨