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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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University of Utah Joins New TRAC Initiative to Prepare Future Utah Teachers

The University of Utah’s College of Education has joined the Talent Ready Apprenticeship Connection (TRAC) Teacher Youth Apprenticeship program, a multi-partner initiative designed to create clear, supported pathways for students to pursue careers in education.
University of Utah College of Education Faculty Member Awarded Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Dr. Udita Gupta, associate professor in the Urban Institute for Teacher Education at the University of Utah’s College of Education, has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, one of the nation’s most competitive and prestigious international academic honors.
College of Education Researchers Join $375K Spencer Foundation Grant on Family-Friendly Education Policies

College of Education Researchers Join $375K Spencer Foundation Grant on Family-Friendly Education Policies
Jason Taylor Brings National Community College Research Conference to Salt Lake City

This week, Jason Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the University of Utah’s College of Education, is helping lead the 2026 Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) conference in Salt Lake City, one of the nation’s leading scholarly gatherings focused on community colleges.