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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 and removing educational inequities.

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CoEdu Graduate Student and David Eccles School of Business Alum Abbey Salamera Featured in BBC-produced Video

Meet Abbey Salamera, a CoEdu graduate student in Education, Culture, and Society (ECS), who was recently featured in the video “Supporting mental wellbeing to empower success” presented by the David Eccles School of Business and produced by the BBC. As the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement & Belonging (SEB), Abbey plays a key role in planning belonging events and collaborating with affinity organizations to build community.
Doctoral Student in Special Education Selected for U.S. Department of Education Internship

We are thrilled to share that doctoral student Amy Query has been selected for a competitive summer internship through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education. This internship gives great opportunities for doctoral scholars to gain hands-on experience in federal education policy, administration, and research-to-practice initiatives.
Professors Keith Radley & Aaron Fischer Rank in National School Psychology Activity

The College of Education is proud to share that Professor Keith Radley and Professor Aaron Fischer have been recognized on the list of “Top 50 School Faculty Scholars” through their contributions and representation to the field of school psychology.
Distinguished Professor William A. Smith Named Top-200 Scholar in National 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Rankings

We are delighted to announce that Distinguished Professor William A. Smith has been named in the national 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings! This marks Professor Smith's second appearance on the distinguished list, following his previous recognition in 2023.