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Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K
USF 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

USF 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 USF 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

How the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive security
CognetCon 2026 put the USF 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

USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
USF is the only public university in 91ÉçÇø 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

USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings
Rising 10 spots compared to last year, USF’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.
January 27, 2026College of Education News