University of Utah College of Education

What if your college experience looked like this? 🏔️🍂❄️🌸

Utah was recently named the #1 Best State in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, earning top marks for its economy, education, infrastructure, fiscal stability, and quality of life. It’s a place where opportunity meets adventure—from breathtaking mountain views and four distinct seasons to endless outdoor recreation and a thriving innovation hub.

At the University of Utah College of Education, you’ll join a community that’s shaping the future of education.

Learn from nationally recognized faculty, gain hands-on experience through meaningful fieldwork and research, and prepare to make a lasting impact in classrooms, communities, and beyond.

Ready to imagine your future at the U? The University of Utah

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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR TEACHERS!! 🎉

And thank you to everyone who came out to support Utah First Lady Abby Cox

What an event! Amazing times with amazing people!

Thank you Abby Palmer Cox for recognizing such an important part of Utah - our teachers!

EDU students Bella Anderson & Rosie Durland @ NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Summit

Their poster focused on the power of community building to support pre-service teachers, a huge part of preparing the next generation of educators!

Let’s show these two some LOVE! 🔴⚫️⚪️

Last night was a memorable evening, celebrating the educators and partners making an impact across Utah!

The The University of Utah undergraduate Elementary Education program earned an “A” grade in the 2026 National Council on Teacher Quality review for reading preparation 📚

That means future teachers at the U are being prepared with the evidence based skills that children need to become strong readers 🧐

At a time when early literacy matters more than ever, this recognition reflects the College of Education’s commitment to preparing teachers who are ready to make a difference in Utah classrooms from day one.

🔴 Stronger teachers.
🔴 Stronger readers.
🔴 Stronger futures!

Utah For All 2026 🔴

The College of Education’s proud to host this meaningful event and celebrate the power of inclusive learning! 📚

A few more moments from the Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership and Administration Campus Immersion.

Across the multi-day experience, students, faculty, alumni, and higher education leaders came together for conversation, reflection, learning, and connection.

Centered on the theme of Sustainability and Leadership, the immersion created space for participants to engage with big ideas, build community across cohorts, and reflect on what meaningful leadership looks like in higher education today.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible! 🙏🏻

The College of Education welcomed higher education leaders from across the country as part of the Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership and Administration Campus Immersion.

Centered on the theme of Sustainability and Leadership, the multi-day experience brought students, faculty, alumni, and leaders together for conversations on leadership, policy, equity, belonging, faculty affairs, and the future of higher education.

We are grateful to our Leadership Panel speakers and moderator for sharing their insight and experience:

▪️Nelson Soto — President, Albizu University
▪️Brett Burke — Dean, Pueblo Community College
▪️Rachel Camacho — Associate VP of Student Equity & ▪️Belonging, San José State University
▪️Patricia Perez — Associate VP for Faculty Affairs, CSU Long Beach
▪️Jacki Black — VP Student Success, Edgewood University, Moderator

Thank you to all who helped create such a meaningful space for learning, reflection, and connection.

Earlier this week, the University of Utah College of Education met with PBS Utah to discuss opportunities for collaboration and our shared commitment to improving youth literacy across the state.

We’re grateful for the chance to connect with partners who believe, as we do, that literacy is foundational to learning, opportunity, and lifelong success. We look forward to exploring ways we can work together to support young learners, families, and educators throughout Utah.

UofU College of Education faculty are making headlines. ❤️

This month, we’re highlighting three recent faculty features and recognitions:

✨ Dean Frankie Santos Laanan received the Marilyn J. Amey Senior Scholar Award from the Council for the Study of Community Colleges.

✨ Dr. Paula Smith was featured in Humans of the U, sharing her work around youth mental health, su***de prevention, and supporting educational leaders.

✨ Dr. David Stroupe was recognized by Wiley Online Library for authoring a top-viewed article in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching, with more than 6,000 views and downloads within 12 months of publication.

We’re proud to celebrate the meaningful work happening across the College of Education.

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