School of Education & Human Sciences Stories
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Lisa Wolf-Wendel Named Inaugural ASHE Fellow During Association’s 50th Anniversary
The School of Education & Human Sciences is proud to recognize Dr. Lisa Wolf-Wendel, professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, for being named an inaugural Fellow of the ...
Meet the 2025–2026 SOEHS Student Ambassadors
The School of Education and Human Sciences Student Ambassadors are a passionate group of Jayhawks who represent the SOEHS community and share their experiences with future students...
KU Counseling Psychology marks 70 years with 2025 Lichtenberg Lecture featuring Rod Goodyear
The University of Kansas will celebrate a milestone this fall: the 70th anniversary of its Counseling Psychology Program, highlighted by the 2025 Lichtenberg Lecture featuring renowned scholar Rod Goodyear...
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Fall 2025 Dean’s Message: Highlights and Updates from KU SOEHS
In this semesterly update, Dean Rick Ginsberg shares the latest news, accomplishments, and initiatives from across the School. The video highlights ...
Dr. Imogen Herrick Featured on KCUR for Innovative Climate Change Education
The School of Education and Human Sciences proudly recognizes Dr. Imogen Herrick, assistant professor of STEM education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, who was recently featured...
The 2025 Lelon Capps Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Rick Hudson
The 2025 Lelon Capps Lecture Series, held Monday, October 6, in Joseph R. Pearson Hall and via Zoom. This year’s featured lecturer, Dr. Rick Hudson, Professor of Mathematic ...
Research & Innovation Highlights
Faculty in the School of Education & Human Sciences continue to lead groundbreaking work that advances equity, innovation, and impact in education and beyond...
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Welcoming the 6 New Faculty & Staff Members of KU SOEHS
As a new academic year begins, we are pleased to welcome six faculty members to the School of Education & Human Sciences. We also pause to celebrate the service of our retirees and to recognize the contributions of...
SOEHS Scholarships Pave the Way for Future Educators and Public Health Advocates
At the KU School of Education & Human Sciences, scholarships play a vital role in supporting our students as they pursue their academic and professional goals...
Welcoming the 8 New Faculty & Staff Members of KU SOEHS
This fall, the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS) is thrilled to welcome eight new faculty and staff members in 2024. Meet the individuals joining the SOEHS community this year...
Remembering Tom Skrtic
Tom Skrtic (1946–2021) was simultaneously my friend, colleague and hero. Occasions of sitting in on his doctoral classes, extended conversations in his often smoke-filled office and perusing his vast published works have greatly...
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Stephanie Leon follows lifelong passion for education in KU Higher Education Administration program
Even since childhood, Stephanie Leon knew she wanted to be an educator. After beginning her education journey at community college, she made the move to University of Kansas. Now she’s pursuing ...
Adrienne Reyes explores career paths in higher education at KU
As an undergraduate student, Adrienne Reyes was unaware of the many full-time job options offered within university settings...
‘23-’24 SOEHS Student Ambassadors
The KU School of Education and Human Sciences (SOEHS) Student Ambassadors are a group of outstanding students...
Kimberly Knight expands leadership skills through KU’s Ed.D. in Educational Administration program
After 18 years as a teacher and administrator, two-time KU alumna Kimberly Knight made the decision to embark on her...
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SOEHS welcomes 13 new faculty hires
In fall 2023, the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS) welcomed 13 new faculty hires...
Senior Javen Betts reflects on leadership, public service and lessons learned at KU
Passionate about public service and elementary education, KU senior Javen Betts has taken advantage of a variety of experiences offered at the university and beyond...
14 questions with Drew Runkel, sport management major
Drew Runkel, a current senior at the University of Kansas, is preparing for his dream career as a sport management major in the School of Education and Human Sciences...
TESOL alumna Reem Al-Samiri on teaching Academic English to university freshmen
Reem Al-Samiri earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from KU in 2020, specializing in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL.) ...
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Katarina Moore connects the next generation of Jayhawks to education & human sciences
After graduating in 2022 with a master’s degree in higher education administration, University of Kansas alumna Katarina Moore is now connecting the next generation of Jayhawks...
Logan Bell aims to assist low-income, first-generation students
As a second year master’s student in KU’s Higher Education Administration program, Logan Bell is pursuing his passion for helping lower-income and first-generation college students...
Kylie Kookesh attends 2022 White House Tribal Youth Forum
Every year, Native youth from across Indian Country gather with high-level officials and guest speakers for the White House Tribal Youth Forum, hosted by...
Get to Know SOEHS’s Student Ambassadors
Our student ambassadors proudly represent the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Kansas.
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Steven Johnson Jr. looks to deepen understanding of Black RAs’ experiences on campuses
Black resident assistants, particularly those at predominantly white institutions, navigate a unique set of circumstances and biases in the...
14 questions with Grace Mosier, unified early childhood education major
Grace Mosier was looking for a path that would lead her into a helping profession. As a unified early childhood major in KU’s School of Education...
TESOL master’s grad Gabe Ryan continues teaching journey in Vietnam
Sometimes, identifying the right career path is a difficult and gradual process, the result of painstaking deliberation and back-and-forth...
SOEHS Alum Morgan Couch Lands Her Dream Job at Disney
Having recently graduated from KU in 2021, SOEHS alum Morgan Couch now finds herself at “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” Walt Disney World in https://medium.com/@soehs/soehs-alum-morgan-couch-lands-her-dream-job-at-disney-44c7feff378Orlando, Florida.
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9 questions with Ella Zeff, sport management major
After exploring options in KU’s Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ella Zeff saw a path for herself in sport management. Now a sophomore, she’s following in the footsteps of female role models in sports...
10 questions with Becker Elbanna, sport management major
A lifelong sports enthusiast, Becker Elbanna found a natural fit in KU’s sport management program. With dreams of a career in the sports industry, he’s ...
Wayne L. Black Jr. seeks to make college athletics more equitable
College athletics is often framed as the ultimate even playing field. One of pure opportunity, where anyone can succeed — so long as they’re willing ...
10 questions with Audrey McDonald, unified early childhood education major
Since the start of her college career, Audrey McDonald knew she was passionate about helping students. After working as a mentor in a special...