News: College of Education

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 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.
The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
The College of Fine Arts advising director on the high value of arts degrees, quiet spaces, and being a late bloomer.

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

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 earns high marks for his devotion to teaching and to breaking down barriers that hinder college access and student success.

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

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

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

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

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