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Join us for a conversation with visiting author Jean Alicia Elster about the Joe Joe in the City children’s book series ...
09/14/2026

Join us for a conversation with visiting author Jean Alicia Elster about the Joe Joe in the City children’s book series and the role of literature in helping young readers explore history, community and personal growth.

📅 October 7
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 UC River Room

The University of Memphis community and members of the public are invited. Registration is requested, and seating is limited.

RSVP Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6loUrrLNakSwWnhY3eXduoDXP2LEUQ1Gi4ubJhtd7A1UREhJQjNUT1Q0QTFITUpNMEczVDdZTktEWi4u&route=shorturl

Another great Friday in Ball Hall! Dean Michael Miller had TigerLIFE students all smiles during their Future Friday conv...
09/11/2026

Another great Friday in Ball Hall!

Dean Michael Miller had TigerLIFE students all smiles during their Future Friday conversation, while junior pre-residency students participated in their second orientation session and heard from representatives of the University of Memphis Counseling Center.

It was a great day for students to connect, ask questions and prepare for what’s ahead across the College of Education.

Thinking about a future in education? Throughout September, the University of Memphis undergraduate application fee is w...
09/10/2026

Thinking about a future in education? Throughout September, the University of Memphis undergraduate application fee is waived!

Apply to the UofM and explore the undergraduate programs available through the College of Education.

Take the next step: https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/

College of Education residency students welcomed Dr. Brandi L. De La Cruz to class today.De La Cruz is the 2025–26 Tenne...
09/09/2026

College of Education residency students welcomed Dr. Brandi L. De La Cruz to class today.

De La Cruz is the 2025–26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and a National Teacher of the Year finalist. A mathematics teacher at Collierville High School with more than 16 years of classroom experience, she spoke with students about her work as a teacher, instructional coach and mentor to new educators.

Thank you, Dr. De La Cruz, for sharing your experience and investing in the next generation of educators!

Breakfast was on us and smiles were all around at Breakfast in Ball this morning! College of Education faculty and staff...
09/09/2026

Breakfast was on us and smiles were all around at Breakfast in Ball this morning! College of Education faculty and staff stopped by for a grab-and-go breakfast and a great start to the day.

Ready to take your next step in social studies education?The University of Memphis College of Education offers online gr...
09/08/2026

Ready to take your next step in social studies education?

The University of Memphis College of Education offers online graduate programs designed to help educators and professionals strengthen their expertise in curriculum, instruction, research and leadership.

Explore the 30-credit-hour Master of Science and the Doctor of Education program at memphis.edu/icl/sec_ed/degrees/.

A busy Friday in Ball Hall! 💙🐯Our teacher candidates gathered today for Pre-Residency Orientation as they prepare for th...
09/04/2026

A busy Friday in Ball Hall! 💙🐯

Our teacher candidates gathered today for Pre-Residency Orientation as they prepare for the next step in their classroom experience.

Just down the hall, TigerLIFE students took part in Future Forward Friday with Dr. Darla Keel, assistant vice provost for Strategic Enrollment and registrar.

We love seeing our students learning, connecting and preparing for what’s ahead. Not a bad way to wrap up the week! 🐯

Research Highlight 🔬Today, we recognize Dr. Yu Wu, research assistant professor with the Center for Research in Educatio...
09/03/2026

Research Highlight 🔬

Today, we recognize Dr. Yu Wu, research assistant professor with the Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP), for recently published research in the Asia Pacific Journal of Education examining how instructional leadership can support student achievement.

The study explores how school leaders can encourage teacher collaboration and innovation and the connections among leadership, teaching practices and student outcomes.

Congratulations, Dr. Wu!

🔗 Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02188791.2026.2698787

It was great to spend some time at Concord Academy today! 💙🐯College of Education leaders visited Concord Academy in Memp...
09/02/2026

It was great to spend some time at Concord Academy today! 💙🐯

College of Education leaders visited Concord Academy in Memphis to connect with the Concord team and learn more about the school, its students and the work being done to support students with diverse learning needs.

Concord provides a small, supportive learning environment designed to meet students where they are and help them learn, grow and thrive.

We appreciate the Concord Academy team for welcoming us and sharing more about their school and community!

💻 Something new is launching in IDT!The University of Memphis Instructional Design and Technology Program is kicking off...
09/02/2026

💻 Something new is launching in IDT!

The University of Memphis Instructional Design and Technology Program is kicking off a new Professional Development Series designed to help IDT students prepare for the workforce, strengthen their research skills and connect with professionals in the field.

The first session is an Online Academic Publishing Workshop featuring Stephen Parks, Regional Engagement Editor at MDPI. Parks will share practical strategies for writing and publishing research and navigating the peer-review process.

While the series is designed primarily for IDT students, select sessions will also welcome the broader community, creating even more opportunities to learn and network.

📅 Sept. 9 | 5–6 p.m. CT | Online

🔗 Join us: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242749291224590?p=8jkiuxhPwwhZAuM8Wr

We’re excited to see this new opportunity take off for our IDT students!

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