Tom Farmer and Patrick Mullen join VCU’s School of Education
August 14, 2023 The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education is thrilled to announce the appointments of Dr. Thomas Farmer and Dr. Patrick R. Mullen as department chairs within the School of Education. Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills and experiences that will add tremendously to their respective departments. Dr. […]
Initiative Highlights Work of the Late Jean Lokerson
July 26, 2023 VCU News Article With a prestigious Mellon Foundation grant, VCU Libraries is enhancing its digital Social Welfare History Project A one-year initiative will focus on the papers of the late Jean Lokerson, the VCU School of Education professor who was a pioneer in the field of learning disabilities. Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries […]
Abrams Becomes Interim Associate Dean of Research & Faculty Development
Abrams Becomes Interim Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development The VCU School of Education celebrates the appointment of Lisa Abrams, Ph.D., to Interim Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development. “Looking specifically at our research achievements in FY22, VCU School of Education is ranked #1 in Virginia and #7 in the nation regarding research […]
In art and sound, exhibit in VCU Medical Center…
July 26, 2023 VCU News Article By Dina Weinstein In one of the busiest hallways in the Main Hospital at VCU Medical Center, their voices could be heard – and seen. In July, as part of the Healing Narratives project, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities used art and storytelling to prominently share their experiences […]
James Gordon shapes young minds close to home
Meet-a-Ram: In the Richmond area, James Gordon shapes young minds close to home Elementary school principal and Disney honoree earned his master’s degree at VCU and is a role model for educators – present and future. By James Shea, VCU News . James A. Gordon, the principal at Glen Lea Elementary School in Henrico […]
Join Us for the MERC Summit
All Welcome: MERC Summit 2023 Updated June 18, 2023 The MERC Summit will bring together stakeholders from educational research, policy, and practice to collaboratively develop practical strategies for addressing enduring and emerging issues in public schools. There are special rates for MERC members (Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Petersburg, Richmond, and VCU) and students, and lunch […]
Dr. Al Byers Achieves Five Years of Impact at the Center for Innovation
June 18, 2023 Al Byers, Ph.D., departs the VCU School of Education after five years of service launching and directing the VCU School of Education’s Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISTEME). John Fife, Ph.D., associate professor of STEM at the School of Education, will serve as interim director of CISTEME. Dr. Byers was charged […]
School of Education earns $1.6M in federal funding for teacher shortage
June 13, 2023 VCU News School’s RTR teacher residency program will recruit and support more teacher candidates from diverse backgrounds. Richmond, VA — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine of Virginia have announced $1,599,645 in federal funding through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program to address teacher shortages by supporting the […]
Award Winners Recognized at Graduation
Award Winners Recognized at the VCU School of Education’s Spring 2023 Graduation May 16, 2023 At the 2023 graduation event for the VCU School of Education, two exceptional individuals and a team of three doctoral students were recognized for their outstanding contributions and achievements. Dr. Nick Chang, Dr. Beth Paris, and Team Mojo (Dr. Katherine […]
Dr. Reich Awardee for VCU Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Fund
Katie Logan, Ph.D., associate professor of focused inquiry, University College, and Gabriel Reich, Ph.D., professor of teaching and learning, School of Education, Named Awardees for “The Memory Studies Lab” The 2023 awardees of the VCU Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Fund include Katie Logan, Ph.D., associate professor of focused inquiry, University College, and our very […]
