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To our Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services Students: These are uncertain times for higher education, especially for those who come from marginalized communities. We recognize the challenges, anxiety, and confusion that recent executive orders and other directives from the new administration may bring.  In the face of these changes, we want to…

We are pleased to share that Dr. Sterling Saddler has been approved as the incoming chair of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services (CSH) effective July 1, 2025.  Dr. Saddler brings a distinguished leadership, scholarship, and service record to this role. He currently serves as associate chair for CSH. In this role, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to advance…

  The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and…

  In commemoration of the 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education, the College of Education launched its Hall of Fame. It inducted the inaugural class.  This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing academic programs and initiatives within disciplines such as education, mental health, sport management, and workforce development.…

Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now available. There are opportunities for part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students. You can apply for multiple scholarships via one form. Get your application in by January 31, 2025.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Educators, researchers, and policymakers to assemble at the 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education on Saturday, Nov. 16    WHAT: The 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education, sponsored by Silver State Credit Union, will gather education and community leaders, researchers, and educators to highlight Nevada’s progress in many education and mental health areas. In…

The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

High school students explore life choices and opportunities in the Rebel Start early college program. College isn’t just for college students anymore. This past summer, the College of Education welcomed a cohort of high schoolers to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to get a sneak peek into college life via the Rebel Start summer program. One of last year's students was Victor Macias, Jr.  The Western High…

There is a shortage of those trained as counselor educators, a vital component of growing the mental health workforce in professional counseling. The need is clear. Multiple reports consistently rank Nevada 51st for youth mental health access.  Before the pandemic, only 40 percent of Nevada’s youth in need of mental health services received the help they needed.  According to the…

In honor of her dedication to the field of mental health counseling and her outstanding contributions to her community, Diana Pedraza Harrison, ‘20 B.A. Psychology, ‘22 M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, was the clear choice for the Counselor Education Program’s inaugural Alum of the Year award. With multiple nominations from colleagues like Nicole Espinosa, Diana is an “exemplar of…

We are thrilled to announce Michelle Zochowski-Tullio as the recipient of the 2024 School Psychology Alum of the Year award. Michelle's outstanding contributions to the field of psychology, her unwavering dedication to education and the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community make her an exemplary choice for this honor. Michelle is a Rebel through and through. She completed her double major B.A. in psychology and…

Friday, May 3 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | CEB 350A & via Zoom Learn more about the importance of digital accessibility, equity, and inclusion in higher education and how you can work toward centering accessibility in your course design and beyond (because accessibility should never be an afterthought). COE students, faculty, graduate/teaching assistants, and staff are invited to get real-time…