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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and Sarasota County Schools partner to power the next generation of innovators
Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.
February 12, 2026Academics, College of Education News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to host Scripps Spelling Bee
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will host the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay area students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, announcer and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø literacy professor Lindsay Persohn is focused on supporting the spellers and keeping the spotlight where it belongs — on the kids and their love of language.
February 11, 2026College of Education News
How the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive security
CognetCon 2026 put the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.
February 5, 2026Research
Only at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
February 4, 2026Admissions, College of Education News, Student Life
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.
February 4, 2026Academics, Faculty Honors
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings
Rising 10 spots compared to last year, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.
January 27, 2026College of Education News, Student Life
From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 70th anniversary
As ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
January 5, 2026College of Education News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness
A free, student-led fitness program from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.
January 5, 2026Academics, Community Engagement, Student Life
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø study reveals how AI is transforming the counseling profession
AI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.
December 17, 2025Research
How AI-generated podcasts could transform – and complicate – research communication
Researchers in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education tested emerging AI podcasting tools and uncovered a surprising truth: the power of generative AI in health research communication depends less on the technology and more on the humans shaping it.
December 10, 2025Research
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researcher recognized for breakthrough in AI-powered teaching
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education is redefining AI in education. With a new platform poised to change how students learn data visualization, Bo Pei is hoping to break down barriers in STEM education with a first-of-its-kind platform now earning national attention.
December 5, 2025Research
Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education professors start research-based website to support children’s literacy and resiliency
The site – conceived of and run by a pair of longtime ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education professors and researchers, AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett – has a name that sums up its mission succinctly: GrowThroughReading.com.
December 3, 2025Research