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.

The rankings, published by Education Week, celebrate the top 200 scholars whose research makes significant contributions to educational policy and practice. Professor Smith's repeated recognition highlights his sustained impact on public discourse and policy in education.

"We are thrilled to learn of Professor Smith's well-deserved recognition as he continues to grow the influence of his research for the public good," said Professor Verónica E. Valdez, Chair of Education, Culture & Society in the College of Education.

Professor Smith expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the institution: "I am sincerely grateful for the support and encouragement from the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair fund, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the College of Education, the School of Cultural & Social Transformation, the School of Medicine, and the University of Utah. Their collective backing has been instrumental in my achieving this recognition. I look forward to continuing our shared mission of advancing transformative and impactful scholarship."

Congratulations to Professor Smith on this national recognition and outstanding achievement!