News: College of Education

black and white photo of Herbert Derfelt
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

Pate Thomas holds a photo of his great-grandfather Herbert Derfelt
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.

spring flowers
Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Stacy Shapin stands in an art gallery
People |

The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

A portrait of Gwen Marchand.
Research |

The associate vice president for research shares how she’s redefining the research infrastructure at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, one grant and project at a time. 

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's first cohort of counselor education and supervision Ph.D. students
Campus News |

The Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services welcomes its first cohort of counselor education and supervision Ph.D. students.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Federick Ngo on campus while sitting on a bench with his right raised and his right foot on the bench
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Professor Federick Ngo earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

Wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Lonnie Wright poses on campus with a We Are 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sign in the background
People |

From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Education professor honored for his lifetime of bringing equity to our schools through research, teaching, and advocacy.

Portrait of April Ursula Fox
People |

This grant specialist in Education cultivates research projects, helping them take root and thrive.

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Campus News |

Through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's interdisciplinary research areas, faculty are cooking up solutions to large-scale problems impacting Las Vegas, the Southwest, and beyond.

group of young students pose during conference
Campus News |

Students completing the workforce development program gain skills in computer science and cybersecurity as well as high school and college credits.