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Sheryl Sudakar, a first-year doctoral student in the College of Education's Counseling Psychology Program, was recently recognized for her research at the 56th International Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) Conference, held at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. Her poster won second place out of 100+ student presentations.

The University of Utah College of Education has appointed David Stroupe as interim associate dean for research (ADR), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Stroupe, who was recently promoted to Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, brings exceptional research leadership experience and a proven track record of securing significant grant funding to support the college's research mission.

The College of Education has appointed Sydnee Dickson as Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy and inaugural Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives. Dickson retired as Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction and will join the college this fall, having stepped down from her superintendent role in July 2025. She returns to the college where she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership & Policy in 2007, bringing with her an impressive 43-year career spanning roles as teacher, counselor, principal, district administrator, and state superintendent for the past nine years.

Distinguished Professor William A. Smith has been recognized as one of IMPACT Magazine’s 2025 Men of Impact , a national honor celebrating those who create lasting change in their communities. Smith is widely known for introducing the framework of Racial Battle Fatigue, a language that has helped scholars, students, and individuals better understand and articulate the emotional and physical toll of racism. He is distinguished not only by his substantial contributions to the field but also by his eminent positions within the university.