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![A group photo of USF students at Pepin Academies](/education/blog/images/2021/pepin-summer-institute-group-photo-2021-490.jpg)
Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at USF Pepin Summer Institute
The Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.
July 30, 2021Academics, College of Education News
![Sarah Ann Painter headshot](/education/blog/images/2021/sarah-ann-painter.jpg)
USF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter named Florida 2022 Teacher of the Year
USF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the Florida 2022 Teacher of the Year by the Florida Department of Education. Painter is a fifth-grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, Fla.
July 29, 2021Alumni and Friends
![Child using laptop and tablet](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/boy-using-laptop-and-tablet-490.jpg)
USF research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
A University of South Florida (USF) research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.
July 28, 2021Research
![A person's feet while they run outside at sunset](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/runner-feet-running-road-closeup-shoe-woman-fitness-sunrise-jog-workout-welness-concept-490.jpg)
USF research study seeks runners to test new product
A research team from the University of South Florida is recruiting runners for a study on a new product developed to reduce muscle soreness.
July 26, 2021Research
![Headshots of Lisa Lopez and Nathaniel von der Embse](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/faculty-members-ies-grants-no-text.jpg)
Two College of Education faculty members awarded research grants from Institute of Education Sciences
Two faculty members from the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education received funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to support multi-year research projects that will explore learning outcomes for Latino dual-language learners and multi-informant assessment solutions that improve mental health outcomes of middle school students.
July 16, 2021Faculty and Staff, Research
![Headshots of undergraduate program committee award recipients](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/upc-community-award-cover-image-full-res-490.jpg)
Six community educators, partners recognized for contributions to undergraduate education at USF
Six educators and community partners from throughout the Tampa Bay region were selected for a new award presented by the University of South Florida (USF) College of Education’s Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) in celebration of their contributions to undergraduate education at USF.
June 24, 2021Community Engagement
![Selene Willis headshot](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/selene-willis-490.jpg)
Doctoral student selected as Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
USF doctoral student Selene Willis was selected as a 2021-2022 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, a competitive fellowship awarded to a select number of K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers across the country.
June 15, 2021Academics
![R. Anthony Rolle](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/anthony-rolle-490-327.jpg)
Rolle selected as new University of South Florida College of Education dean
The University of South Florida announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education.
June 8, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
![Christopher Brunelle](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/christopher-brunelle-horizontal.jpg)
College of Education alumnus earns Cox Education Hero Award
College of Education alumnus and former USF Noyce Scholar Christopher Brunelle received the Cox Educator Hero Award, an award presented to teachers who demonstrate dedication to the teaching profession and go above and beyond for their students.
June 1, 2021Alumni and Friends
![CAEP Accreditation logo](/education/images/about-us/news/2021/caep-accredited-logo-490-2.jpg)
USF College of Education earns full accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
The University of South Florida’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.
May 28, 2021Academics, College of Education News
![Jenifer Hartman](/education/blog/images/2021/jenifer-hartman-490.jpg)
Assistant professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Kenya to study education leadership practices in diverse communities
University of South Florida Assistant Professor Jenifer Hartman received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Kenya for the 2021-22 school year.
May 26, 2021Faculty and Staff
![Grandmother reading with grandchildren](/education/blog/images/2021/grandmother-reading-with-grandchildren.jpg)
Assistant professor uses mini service grant to launch literacy project in St. Petersburg
LaSonya Moore, an assistant professor in the College of Education at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, has launched a literacy project through a mini service grant she received from the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
May 13, 2021Community Engagement, Research