UMN - Department of Educational Psychology

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is proud to serve as the official host of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, welcoming athletes, families and fans to the University community for a celebration of sport, inclusion and human potential. 〽️ z.umn.edu/bdk5

From the latest College of Education and Human Development UMN Connect magazine, read about the experiences of a student in the counselor education program.

Learn what the counselor education program has meant to this Department of Educational Psychology student. https://connect.cehd.umn.edu/committed-community-engagement-and-self-reflection

Congratulations to our newest PhD! On May 27, Joseph Burey successfully defended his dissertation.

Best wishes. We're of you!

Recently, the special ed licensure team hosted their annual We Appreciate U! event.

This celebration honors the contributions of our amazing community faculty, including adjunct instructors, supervisors, cooperating teachers, and community partners.

Thanks to all who attended and are working to pave the way for future special education teachers!

Congratulations to our newest PhD! On May 26, Faith Garrington successfully defended her dissertation.

Best wishes. We're of you!

Congratulations to our newest PhD! On May 21, Bess Casey Wilke successfully defended her dissertation.

Best wishes. We're of you!

Congratulations to Ed Psych alumna Dr. Tara Kulkarni!

Congratulations to Dr. Tara Kulkarni (MA ’20 and PhD ’21, educational psychology), Assistant Professor at California State University, Monterey Bay for receiving the 2026 Rising Alumni Award! https://www.cehd.umn.edu/2026-rising-alumni-award-recipient-tara-kulkarni

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Congratulations to our newest PhD! On May 13, Zack Carpenter successfully defended his dissertation.

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Congratulations to this year's graduates! 🥳

“Across our diversity, lets be very clear, you are here with a shared purpose – to make the world a better place in whatever field you go into. And we know you will accomplish just that. You made it this far. Why would the future be any different? You are ready to tackle any challenges that will come your way.” -Dean Symons

Jordan Causadias (MA in educational psychology, 2013) Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026–2027:

Jordan Causadias (MA ’13) Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026–2027 Congratulations to Jordan Causadias (MA ’13, educational psychology) for being selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2026–2027 academic year.