Academics
Dr. Sarah Fefer Recognized for Scholarship and Leadership at National Conference
Dr. Sarah Fefer was recently recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of positive behavior support—both through her scholarship and her leaders
The UMass College of Education Represented at the 2025 Comparative International Education Conference
The UMass College of Education programs were strongly represented at the 2025 Comparative International Education Conference.
Faculty from the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Celebrated 25 Years of the Civic Engagement and Service Learning Program at UMass Amherst
The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies Celebrated 25 Years of the Civic Engagement and Service Learning Program at UMass Amherst.
Professor Sangeeta Kamat Elected as Vice President of Comparative and International Education Society
International Education Professor Sangeeta Kamat was recently elected as the new Vice President of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES).
Navigating Diversity in K-12 Education: Insights from Dr. Peter Piazza on the SFFA v. Harvard Ruling
Dr. Peter Piazza, a Research Assistant Professor in the College of Education at UMass Amherst, has co-authored a pivotal chapter in the latest edition of the Pr
Dr. Torrey Trust Publishes Article on AI Use for Open Educational Resources
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Dr. Royce Kimmons (Brigham Young University), Dr. George Veletsianos (Royal Roads University), and Dr. Torrey Trust
2024-25 Feinberg Lecture Series Resumes with New Discussion: From Land Grab to Native Sovereignty
The Feinberg Family Distinguished Lecture Series resumes its programming with a discussion on the relationships of U.S. universities to Indigenous peoples.
Jack Schneider Featured on National Public Radio’s Here & Now to discuss the history of the U.S. Department of Education
Jack Schneider recently appeared on the nationally syndicated National Public Radio (NPR) show Here & Now to discuss the history of the U.S. Department of Educa
Navigating AI in Schools: Ethical Considerations for Educators
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life in classrooms, reshaping how teachers instruct and students learn.
Dr. Justin Coles Selected As North Star Collective Faculty Fellow
Dr. Justin Coles has been selected as a North Star Collective Faculty Fellow, a prestigious fellowship centered on supporting BIPOC faculty.
Senior Lecturer, Robert W. Maloy, reviews The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City
In the Fall 2024 issue of the New England Journal of History, Robert W. Maloy, reviews Kevin Baker's The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City.
Dr. Rebecca Woodland Named New Vice President of INSciTS Organization
Dr. Rebecca Woodland has been named the new Vice President of The International Network for the Science of Team Science (INSciTS).