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Ten research projects underway to boost AI, resilience and human performance
The USF College of Education invested in 10 faculty-led research projects, supporting innovative work in artificial intelligence, environmental resilience, teacher preparation, student success and undergraduate research.
Joyce Swarzman’s Flame Burns Brightly in SCATT
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October 15, 2026Magazine
2026 Betty Castor Champion of Education Award: Derrick Brooks
2026 Betty Castor Champion of Education Award recipient Derrick Brooks has turned his passion for helping others into a lasting commitment to expanding opportunity and creating pathways to success for students across Tampa Bay and beyond.
October 12, 2026College of Education News, Magazine
From Punch Cards to AI: The early vision that paved the way for today's AI and computer science programs
From pioneering computer education in the 1980s to launching 91ÉçÇø’s first bachelor’s degree in K–12 Computer Science Education, USF’s College of Education has spent more than 40 years preparing educators for the technologies shaping the future.
September 8, 2026Magazine
USF’s first student: A legacy in numbers and spirit
Barbara Holley Johnson’s remarkable journey offers a firsthand look at how a university that once stood amid sand and construction grew into the thriving institution it is today.
September 2, 2026Magazine
SCATT program has supported future educators for decades
For decades, SCATT has evolved alongside education, helping future teachers build the skills, confidence and connections they need to thrive in an ever-changing profession.
August 31, 2026Magazine
Accent on learning: How a university motto became the foundation for one alumna's lifelong commitment to mathematics education.
Liana Fernandez Fox has spent more than four decades inspiring generations of students and educators through her passion for mathematics, teaching and mentorship, building a legacy that continues to shape the profession long after her retirement.
August 26, 2026Magazine
USF charter student leaves lasting legacy
From USF’s charter class to building a nationally recognized center that has empowered generations of educators, Dick Puglisi’s remarkable career shows how one teacher’s vision, persistence and community connections can create a lasting legacy.
August 25, 2026Magazine
Student number five: A front-row seat to USF history
As one of USF’s very first students, Rena Ezzell witnessed the university grow from a handful of buildings and 325 graduates into the institution it is today while building a 30-year career as an educator and lifelong connection to the university.
August 25, 2026Magazine