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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor’s in Early Care and Education
Bachelor’s in Early Care and Education
Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education
Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education
Master’s in Special Education
Master’s in Special Education
Master’s in Special Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Special Education
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Drs. Watlington and Shockley
Fond Farewells - Dr. Eliah j Watlington
May 08, 2024

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, retired effective May 10, 2024.

Dr. Salinas' New Book: Law and Ethics in Academic and Student Affairs: Developing an Institutional Approach)
Dr. Salinas' New Book: Law and Ethics in Academic and Student Affairs: Developing an Institutional Approach)
March 12, 2024

Law and Ethics in Academic and Student Affairs: Developing an Institutional Approach)

Dr. Cristobal Salinas Awarded the 2024 AAHHE Sylvia Hurtado University Faculty Award
Dr. Cristobal Salinas Awarded the 2024 AAHHE Sylvia Hurtado University Faculty Award
March 01, 2024

Dr. Cristobal Salinas has been awarded the 2024 AAHHE Sylvia Hurtado University Faculty Award. The AAHHE Sylvia Hurtado University Faculty Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching and has provided significant contributions to their respective academic disciplines.

 
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Dr. Reyes-Guerra Promoted to Professor
Dr. Reyes-Guerra Promoted to Professor
August 13, 2024

 
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Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Alum, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership

Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene is an Assistant Professor starting Fall 2023 at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture. She earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Biology from the University... Read More

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Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Alum, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership

Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene is an Assistant Professor starting Fall 2023 at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture. She earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Biology from the University... Read More

FACULTY
Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene
Alum, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership

Dr. Eleanor Su-Keene is an Assistant Professor starting Fall 2023 at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture. She earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Biology from the University... Read More

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