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Introducing Dean Laanan

Beyond being Dean, Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan is also a professor in the Departments of Education, Culture, & Society as well as Educational Leadership & Policy. He believes in education as a tool for social good and is dedicated to advancing educational access.

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Utah youth mental health advocacy event builds momentum for change

On May 6, 2025, the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative (USMHC) and Mending Minds Village hosted the Youth Mental Health Advocacy Event at the Utah State Capitol, honoring National Children's Mental Health Awareness Month. With support from Voices for Utah Children, Live Like Sam, and WeBeWell, the event welcomed about 80 attendees, including parents, community members, and policymakers, to raise awareness and foster advocacy for youth mental health.
UEPC team publishes new research on Utah STEM Action Center in the book STEM Century

Researchers from the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) published a chapter in STEM Century: It Takes a Village to Raise a 21st Century Graduate – Utah Edition. The group’s co-authored chapter "STEM Action Center as Innovation Intermediary: Through the Lens of a Research Practice Partner" examines the Utah Stem Action Center (STEM AC) role as an innovation intermediary within Utah’s STEM ecosystem. The UEPC is housed in the College of Education.
David Stroupe, 'rising star' in science education, selected as AAAS Fellow

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology David Stroupe has been elected as an incoming Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his “distinguished contributions to the fields of science education and teacher education, particularly for scholarship on innovative, equitable and responsible teaching practices in diverse classrooms.”
Zac Imel Honored as 2025 Distinguished Research Award Recipient

We’re excited to share that Zac Imel, Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Utah’s Department of Educational Psychology, has been named the recipient of the 2025 University of Utah Distinguished Research Award. This recognition highlights Professor Imel’s significant contributions to the field of mental health research, particularly his innovative work in improving psychotherapy and mental health treatment. Professor Imel is the second faculty member from the Department of Educational Psychology to receive this prestigious award, following William A. Smith, who received the honor in 2021.