https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/index.xmlRead news stories from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://cehhs.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/new-behavioral-neuroscience-major.phpThe Psychology Department will launch a new behavioral neuroscience program for undergraduate students in October. Students can begin coursework in January. Psychology is one of the most popular majors at USU, with an average of 200 students graduating wiWednesday, 30 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/shs-professors-borrie-and-wynn-honored-by-asha.phpSpeech and Hearing Sciences Professors Stephanie Borrie and Camille Wynn were recently awarded with prestigious honors from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Borrie was named an ASHA Fellow, and Wynn received ASHA’s Early Career ConWednesday, 30 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/read-a-thon.phpUtah State University President Brad Mortensen is supporting the Governor and First Lady's Read-a-Thon on Oct. 2.Saturday, 26 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/department-of-defense-grant-for-mental-health-support.phpAn interdisciplinary team of researchers across the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences has secured $1.6M in funding from the US Department of Defense to expand accessible digital mental health interventions that tailored spWednesday, 23 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/new-faculty-2026.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences welcomes its new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Thursday, 17 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/hjnews-cehhs-name-change.php<i><b>Herald Journal:, August 14, 2026</i></b> <br></br> The former Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, originally named that in 2008, is now being recognized as the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human ScienceFriday, 28 August 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/science-of-reading-grade.phpThe elementary education program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership received an A+ ranking for exceptional teacher preparation using the core tenets of the science of reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality examined nearly 700 teacThursday, 27 August 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/new-college-name.phpOn July 1, USU announced the official name of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. In addition to the name change, the college is expanding academic programming for students that aligns with critical workforce needs. ForThursday, 13 August 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/new-khs-department-head-david-fukuda.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences has named David Fukuda, Ph.D., as department head of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State.Thursday, 30 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/ap-dorsch.php Like the Winter Olympics, Masters Tournament and Formula 1 races before it, the World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport and others to imagine themselves on an international stage someday. Researchers even have a name for the motivatinThursday, 30 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/dinners-program.phpA $1000 grant from the Logan Sam’s Club is helping the Cache County Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program within the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice at USU to build stronger family bonds and better nutThursday, 30 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/lifelong-learning-in-thailand.phpNew book co-authored by Deborah Fields, research professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at USU, examines the lifelong learning movement in Thailand inspired by the constructionism philosophy—the belief that people leThursday, 16 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/sip-convention.phpNearly 10 percent of the nation’s American Indian psychologists are graduates of the Psychology Department at USU. Since 1987, USU has hosted the National Society of Indian Psychologist conference on the Logan campus. The event brings together American InWednesday, 8 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/biotech-camp-utah-stars.phpUtah middle school students from Sanpete County gained hands-on STEM experience during a two-day Biotech camp in June sponsored by USU STARS GEAR UP. The federally funded grant program at USU serves students in under-resourced schools throughout urban andWednesday, 1 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/andy-walker-itls-department-head.phpAndrew Walker, Ph.D., has announced his decision to step down as department head of the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department after 10 years of dedicated service. Walker credits his team of faculty, staff, and students for the departmeTuesday, 30 June 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/utah-learns-conference-2026.phpThe Utah Learning for Educators and Researchers through Networked Systems (LEARNS) recently held its third annual conference at Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS), a K-6 charter school housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, anFriday, 19 June 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/kvnu-for-the-people.phpDr. Beth Fauth, director, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center talks about the 2026 USU Brain Health Fair.Thursday, 11 June 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/hj-brain-health-fair.phpInformation about the 2026 USU Brain Health Fair Herald Journal Thursday, 11 June 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/access-utah-fauth.phpMental and behavioral health with USU Sorenson Center specialists on Access Utah with guests Gretchen Peacock, Sara Boghosian, Maria Kleinstaeuber, and Jen Hunsaker, for USU's Sorenson Center.Thursday, 11 June 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/inaugural-brain-health-fair.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences is hosting its first annual Brain Health Fair. The event is open to the public and will be held in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence on the Logan campus on SaFriday, 22 May 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/deans-fellows-2026.phpThe Dean’s Leadership Fellows for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences have been announced for academic year 2026-27. The program, which is made possible through Endowed Deanship resources provided by the Emma Eccles JoneThursday, 21 May 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/nursing-program.phpThis month the USU nursing program is recognizing National Nurses Month, which honors nurses for their dedication, compassion and essential contributions to health care. The USU program, which excels in preparing nurses for their future work, has maintainThursday, 14 May 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/hearing-screening-in-four-states.phpApproximately 98 percent of infants born in the US receive hearing screenings within the first month of birth. But follow-up after not passing a hearing screening doesn’t always happen. Alyson Ward, a senior researcher at the Institute for Disability ReseWednesday, 6 May 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/community-champions.phpUSU President Brad Mortensen presented the USU Presidential Awards for Community Engagement honoring faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners who exemplify mutually beneficial partnerships between USU and the greater community.Thursday, 30 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/cehs-honors-students.phpThe University Honors Program has announced the largest number of honors graduates ever from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services for the 2025-26 academic year. The program cultivates a sense of connection and purpose for studentsThursday, 30 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/aryn-dotterer-gear-up.phpAryn Dotterer, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and executive director of USU STARS GEAR UP at Utah State University, is working to help 6,000+ under-resourced middle school students across Utah attend collWednesday, 22 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/cehs-valedictorians.phpValedictorians across USU are being recognized this month for the 2025-26 commencement and convocation ceremonies. These individuals have been selected for their overall academic excellence for the duration of their undergraduate studies. Within the Emma Wednesday, 22 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/early-childhood-education-in-rural-utah.phpAn investment from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is helping faculty members expand early childhood education and STEM opportunities for children and families in some of Utah’s most rural communities. The one-year project directed by ProThursday, 16 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/matt-wappett-blueplate.phpThe next Blue Plate Research event will introduce a statewide resource designed to help: the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University.Thursday, 16 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/caregiver-county-classes.phpSupported by a research catalyst grant from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC), a center within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, the project aims to bridge the digital divide for aging adults and careFriday, 10 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/week-of-the-young-child.phpUSU is celebrating its early childhood programs April 13-17 by observing the Week of the Young Child, a program of the National Association for the Education of Young Children that promotes high-quality early learning for children from birth through age eWednesday, 8 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/nih-scholar-to-support-dementia-caregivers.phpBeth Fauth, Ph.D., professor and director of the state-funded Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, has been selected as a scholar in the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, an initiative of the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute oWednesday, 1 April 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/feldon-aera-fellowship.phpDavid Feldon, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences and vice provost of graduate studies, has been named an AERA Fellow—a high honor awarded by the American Educational Research Association for sustained achiMonday, 30 March 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/developmental-language-disorders-grants.phpSpeech and Hearing Sciences Professors Ron Gillam and Sandi Gillam, Ph.Ds., received two multi-year grants for research in Developmental Language Disorders (DLD), a disability that affects about eight percent of children in the US. In collaboration with OThursday, 19 March 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/2026-dean-scholars.phpEmma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Endowed Dean Al Smith recently announced two new Dean’s Scholars for three-year appointments: Tyler Renshaw, professor in the Department of Psychology, and Jessica Shumway, associate professor in tWednesday, 18 March 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/scholarship-to-stewardship.phpSince 1997, the Helen L. Simmons Endowment in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University has quietly changed lives. Established to reflect Helen’s lifelong commitment to education, the scholarship is now carriedFriday, 13 March 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/research-on-capitol-hill-2026.phpEight undergraduate students from the Psychology Department at Utah State University (USU), housed within the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), presented to legislators at the annual Research on Capitol Hill event on February 26 Friday, 6 March 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/elementary-education-program.phpUSU’s early childhood and elementary education program is preparing future teachers with an emphasis on extensive early classroom experience and evidence-based instruction, and students are thriving. In the 2024–25 academic year, USU students achieved an Tuesday, 24 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/sorenson-center-groups.phpIn Spring 2026, clinicians at the Sorenson Center are hosting a total of seven new and continuing community-focused groups, ranging from caregiver support and seasonal affective disorder to parenting skills training, religious scrupulosity, and more. ResiThursday, 19 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/graduate-school-rankings.phpU.S. News and World Report is among the country’s most recognized leaders in educational rankings. In its newly released 2026 rankings of online Master’s in Education programs, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) was rankeWednesday, 18 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/bowers-misophonia-research-grant.phpEmily Bowers, a Ph.D. candidate in the Psychology Department at USU, is the principal investigator on a study funded by the Misophonia Research Fund. Bowers’ team will develop and test a fully digital, self-guided treatment program for misophonia—an underThursday, 12 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/stem-awareness-in-rural-mountain-communities.phpA new research initiative led in part by Mimi Recker, professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at USU, aims to reshape how rural middle and high school students prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, Friday, 6 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/creativity-unbound-2026.phpUtah State University’s Arts Are Core, a program of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Endowed Program for Elementary Arts Education, is sponsoring its annual Creativity Unbound Student Art Exhibition. Now in its seventh year, the exhibit showcases student creaThursday, 5 February 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/a-curious-learning-curve-podcast.phpJennifer Grewe, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Utah State University, has launched a new podcast focused on online instruction, A Curious Learning Curve, as part of her participation in the Dean’s Leadership Fellow Program within the Emma EccWednesday, 28 January 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/adrc-2026-pilot-grants.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center at USU recently awarded its 2026 catalyst grants for research related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The center is committed to research and support for the rapidly growing number of adults in UtaThursday, 22 January 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/optt-program-combats-special-education-teacher-shortage.phpIn response to Utah’s persistent shortage of qualified teachers in special education, the Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department at USU created the Online Practical Teacher Training (OPTT) program in 2019. OPTT is designed to provide aSaturday, 10 January 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/teacher-apprenticeship.phpUSU has partnered with the Utah State Board of Education in URAPT, the Utah Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers that gives education majors the opportunity to work full-time in a classroom as an apprentice while earning their bachelor’s degree Friday, 9 January 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/eight-cehs-scholars-ranked-top-two-percent-globally.phpElsevier Research, a research and global technology company, works with universities around the world to gather and share important research discoveries. Based on Elsevier’s analysis, in 2024, eight faculty members from the Emma Eccles Jones College of EdTuesday, 16 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/wynn-autism-research.phpCamille Wynn, assistant professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at USU, has received a grant from the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders within the National Institutes of Health. Her team will analyze speecTuesday, 16 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/treci-team-strengthens-organizational-impact.phpThe Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice recently announced the creation of the Tailored Research, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement (TRECI) team within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. TRECI is a combinMonday, 15 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/idpr-tailored-research.phpNot all data is good data or useful data. Sometimes, data that is collected can even mislead or cause harm, says Heather Kelley, a member of the IDRPP’s Tailored Research, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement (TRECI) team.Thursday, 4 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/dementia-resource-ambassadors.phpA new statewide effort is underway to better support Utahns living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with the family members who care for them. The Community-Based Dementia Resource Ambassador Training Initiative aims to train communitWednesday, 3 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/stephanie-borrie-interim-associate-dean-for-research.phpStephanie Borrie, Ph.D., has been named interim associate dean for research in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Borrie will engage with national and international research organizations, participate in interdisciplinary collaTuesday, 2 December 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/compassion-compass.phpHeather Kelley, Ph.D. and researcher at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice (IDRPP), was recently awarded a Research Catalyst grant from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) to examine the impact of CompassioThursday, 13 November 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/psychology-fifty-year-celebration.phpPeople from across the country came together on October 25 to celebrate their shared history and decades of friendship honoring the 50-year anniversary of Utah State University’s (USU) prestigious and nationally recognized Combined Psychology Doctoral ProFriday, 7 November 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/ridgeline-art-exhibit-2025.php“A Little Glimpse,” an exhibition that features artworks created by students enrolled in ceramics and 2-D art classes at Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah, is on display in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The gallery is located on the first floor iThursday, 6 November 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/nursing-careers-class.phpBeginning Fall semester 2025, the Nursing Department within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services began offering a one-credit course—Introduction to Nursing as a Career—designed to give undergraduate students an inside look at the Thursday, 23 October 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/banquet-2025.phpOn September 23, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet to celebrate the recipients of the college’s most prestigious awards, the dedicated students who received scholarships tFriday, 3 October 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/kozlowski-teacher-of-the-year-finalist.phpJoseph Kozlowski, second-grade teacher at USU’s Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS), was one of five finalists in the selection for the 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year award. The search encompassed more than 30,000 K-12 public and charter schoolteachers inThursday, 25 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/teacher-retention-research.phpThree USU professors have been awarded a grant from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program within the National Science Foundation (NSF). Their research seeks to understand how support in work and home life impact the retention rates of Utah school tWednesday, 17 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/welcome-message-from-shawn-whiteman.phpAs we begin a new academic year in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. In the year ahead, we will continue to build on momentum in allTuesday, 9 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/smith-distinguished-leadership-award.phpThe 2025 doctoral institution recipient of the Jerry Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award for exemplary contributions in the field of kinesiology is Interim President and Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith. The award recognizes the outstanding adminTuesday, 9 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/post-doctoral-fellows-2025.phpA 2024 grant award from the National Science Foundation has enabled the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) and the Department of Instruction Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS), both departments within the Emma Eccles Jones College of EFriday, 5 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/new-faculty-2025.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University is pleased to welcome its new faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year. Each of these individuals brings expertise, innovation, and new perspective to the college Thursday, 4 September 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/speech-and-hearing-sciences.phpThe Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education recently changed its name to the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The change was made in large part to draw greater attention to the department’s impressive offerings, which are nationWednesday, 27 August 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/snac-food-pantry.phpProfessor Michael Twohig recently received the D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award, one of the university’s highest faculty honors. The award came with a cash prize of $7,500, which Twohig decided to donate to the Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC).Saturday, 9 August 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/jump-the-moon-exhibit.phpOn August 12, I Jump the Moon will open to the public in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence at Utah State University. The exhibit showcases the artworks of 12 individuals with differing physicalFriday, 8 August 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/study-abroad-2025.phpThis summer, undergraduate and graduate students in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at USU participated in a variety of study abroad programs that took them around the world to Jönköping, Sweden, the Republic of FijiThursday, 7 August 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/sarah-braden-fulbright.phpUtah State University announced four Fulbright Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year. Sarah Braden, associate professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, was named in the prestigious group. Braden will travel to the University of LisboTuesday, 5 August 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/kamerer-nih-grant.phpAryn Kamerer, assistant professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, has been awarded a three-year $500K Early Career Research grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders within the National Institute of Wednesday, 30 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/mortensen-gift.phpWhen Wesley and Lorinda Mortensen considered how they might give back to Utah State University, the place where their story began and where their children’s stories are still unfolding, the answer came as naturally as a walk through Logan Canyon: they wouWednesday, 16 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/mother-son-awarded-masters-degrees.phpIn May 2024 and 2025, the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services bestowed graduate degrees on Tylan Dee (2024) and Tonie Dee (2025), a mother/son pair whose non-traditiTuesday, 15 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/power-of-usus-nursing-program.phpMore students than ever are choosing nursing — and Utah State University is making room for them.Friday, 11 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/second-annual-learns-conference.phpThe Utah Learning for Educators and Researchers through Networked Systems conference kicked off its second year at the Edith Bowen Laboratory School. The K-6 charter school on the USU Logan campus received a $50,000 three-year innovation grant from the UtWednesday, 9 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/maker-camp-2025.phpThe Maker Camp Student Showcase, an exhibition that features artworks created by Cache Valley students who participated in the summer Maker Camp at USU, is being displayed in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The gallery, located on the first floor of the SThursday, 26 June 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/fauth-30-women-to-watch.phpIn May, Professor Elizabeth Fauth was recognized as one of Utah Business magazine’s “30 Women to Watch.” Fauth is the director of the state-funded Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) and a professor in Human Development and Family StudWednesday, 18 June 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/usu-stars-outdoor-learning.phpIn late May, 18 GEAR UP students who are enrolled in universities across Utah recently completed a 57-mile, multi-day rafting trip as part of a hands-on education experience. The event was a collaborative effort between USU STARS GEAR UP, a federally fundThursday, 12 June 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/2025-pals-healthfair.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research Center will host its second annual health fair focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia awareness and prevention on June 21.Tuesday, 3 June 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/social-studies-literature-study.phpRyan Knowles, associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, was recently awarded a research grant from the renowned Spencer FoundThursday, 8 May 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/disabled-adults-with-chronic-illness.phpResearchers from USU’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice recently found that 80 percent of adults with disabilities nationwide reported having at least 1 of 11 chronic health conditions. They also found that people with hearing- and visThursday, 8 May 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/edith-bowen-photo-exhibit.php“Headwaters: Sources of Wonder,” a photographic exhibition that features the field experiences of K-6 school children attending Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS), is currently on display in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The gallery is located on the Thursday, 8 May 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/combined-clinical-counseling-fifty-years.phpIn 1975, Utah State University received accreditation to launch a combined clinical/counseling doctoral program in psychology. Now celebrating its 50th year, the program has evolved into a rigorous, nationally recognized, and competitive program that admiTuesday, 6 May 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/undergrad-triumphs-over-tragedy.phpA relaxing weekend trip to Bear Lake, Idaho, turned to horror when a carload of teenagers was struck head-on by a drunk driver. In the aftermath, high school senior Sara Frei lost both of her legs and was paralyzed from the waist down. Five years later, iThursday, 1 May 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/cehs-valedictorians.phpWithin the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, eight undergraduate students have been selected to be valedictorian for their respective departments. These students are being recognized for their overall academic excellence for the dFriday, 25 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/uprooted-comic-book.phpProfessor Kessa Roberts collaborated with researchers at Southern Methodist University in a unique way to communicate with educators about a serious topic—student homelessness. Funded by a grant from the Spencer Foundation, the team created a comic book, Thursday, 24 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/laura-reina-award-recipient.phpLaura Reina, vice principal of Edith Bowen Laboratory School, was recently awarded the Sorenson Legacy Award for Excellence in Arts Education. Reina is one of nine educators and administrators across the state of Utah who received a Sorenson Legacy Award Thursday, 17 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/twohig-awards.phpMichael Twohig, USU professor of psychology and licensed clinical psychologist in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), received two of the prized faculty awards, the D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award and the OutstandinThursday, 10 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/week-of-the-young-child.phpThe Week of the Young Child, April 7-11, is being celebrated at USU with campus-wide and statewide activities for the young children it serves. The Week of the Young Child has been celebrated since the early 1970s across the country in childcare centers, Monday, 7 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/caregiver-burnout-workshop.phpClinicians at the Sorenson Center, a community-facing clinical services facility located on USU’s Logan campus, are hosting a free workshop to support caregivers who suffer from burnout. The virtual workshop will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 6:00 PM.Friday, 4 April 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/adrc-catalyst-grants.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) has recently awarded 10 catalyst grants for research related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The center is committed to research and support for the rapidly growing number of adults in Utah Tuesday, 18 March 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/research-on-capitol-hill.phpUndergraduates from Utah State University and the University of Utah presented research at the recent 25th annual Research on Capitol Hill event. Students visited the Utah State Capitol to present their research projects to legislators during the 2025 UtaWednesday, 12 March 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/national-psychology-ratings.phpIt’s no secret that the Psychology Department, housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, has been a trailblazer when it comes to producing a top-notch online bachelor’s degree program. In February, U.S. News & World RepoWednesday, 5 March 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/cehs-awards-2025.phpEvery year, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) recognizes students, faculty, and staff who promote the college and university mission and vision. Selected from a highly qualified candidate pool, these exemplary individualSaturday, 1 March 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/academic-olympiad.phpIn January, more than 200 students from 26 Utah high schools participated in the Academic Olympiad, where students demonstrated their academic skills in math, science, language arts, and social studies. The Academic Olympiad is held every January on the UThursday, 27 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/interim-dean.phpShawn Whiteman, associate dean for research and innovation at CEHS and professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, has been named the interim dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The move follows Tuesday, 25 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/interim-president.phpOn February 12, the Utah Board of Higher Education named Alan L. Smith as interim president of Utah State University. Smith has served as dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services since July 2021 and was honored as the first inThursday, 20 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/collegiate-sport.phpTravis Dorsch, associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies at USU, is passionate about the research he and his doctoral students have been conducting for a contract they were awarded from Lasso Safe, a non-profit global coalition working tWednesday, 19 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/interim-president-al-smith.phpThe Utah Board of Higher Education named Alan L. Smith as interim president of Utah State University. Smith has served as dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services since July 2021 and was honored as the first inaugural Emma EccThursday, 13 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/hearing-aid-app.phpKaren Muñoz, professor and head of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at USU, along with a collaborative team of experts, have received a grant from Sonova, a Switzerland-based hearing device company. The funding will be used to Wednesday, 5 February 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/gear-up-grants.phpGaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a federally funded national grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education, recently awardeWednesday, 22 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/fifty-years-undergraduate-research.phpUSU is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2025 as it commemorates 50 years of groundbreaking undergraduate research. CEHS students are a key feature of this milestone, sharing their research projects at the annual Fall Student Research Symposium held oFriday, 17 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/cehs-scholarships.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services awarded over 500 scholarships this academic year, totaling over $1.4M in support for undergraduate and graduate students. “This level of generous support by our donors is critical to the succesThursday, 16 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/webaim-anniversary.phpThis year marks 25 years that WebAIM (or Web Accessibility in Mind) has been working to improve online access for people with disabilities. WebAIM’s purpose is to expand the potential of the Internet for people with disabilities by empowering individuals Thursday, 9 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/new-edd.phpUSU has reinstated the Doctor of Education program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership after significant structural improvements. The new program, which began Fall semester 2024, is oriented toward professionals and practitioners who are seeThursday, 9 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/listener-training-research.phpCommunication is integral to our daily lives. It serves as the foundation for building and maintaining relationships, conducting work, raising children, accessing services, engaging in our communities, and much more. Stephanie Borrie, associate professor Wednesday, 8 January 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/veterinary-student-mental-health.phpUSU Professors Michael Twohig and Michael Levin are collaborating with researchers at Kent State University to adapt Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for students of veterinary medicine to reduce mental health challenges and improve well-being and Monday, 23 December 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/aggies-elevated-eastern.phpThe mission of Aggies Elevated, which began 11 years ago on the Logan campus, is to empower students to become resilient problem-solvers and self-determined citizens. Aggies Elevated students participate in campus and school life along with all other studMonday, 16 December 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/reading-hall-of-fame.phpJake Downs, assistant professor in USU’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL), was recently awarded the 2024 Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholars Fellowship. TEAL Department Head Steven Camicia says, “This fellowship indicates the high regaFriday, 13 December 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/innovative-postdoc.phpThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.25M grant to Professors David Feldon and Shawn Whiteman in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. The grant is a three-year project that introduces an innovaThursday, 5 December 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/listening-comprehension-research.phpRon Gillam, professor and Lillywhite endowed chair in the Department of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU, is part of a collaborative research team that was recently awarThursday, 21 November 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/ridgeline-art-exhibit-2024.php“Ridgeline Presents,” an exhibition of artworks created by art students at Ridgeline High School in Millville, Utah, is on display in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery. The theme-free exhibit showcases the artworks of some 40 students that were selected by tFriday, 15 November 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/vr-behavior-intervention.phpCasey Clay, assistant professor in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at USU, is part of a collaborative research project that was recently awarded a $2M grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which is housed within the US DepaThursday, 31 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/Edith-bowen-grants.phpEdith Bowen Laboratory School, a K-6 charter school housed within CEHS, recently received a $50,000 three-year innovation grant from the Utah State Charter School Board to help fund the conference and a $50,000 two-year teacher leadership grant from the UTuesday, 22 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/Navajo-kindergarten.phpKristin Searle, associate professor in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, is part of a collaborative research team that was recently awarded a combined $1.3M three-year grant fuTuesday, 22 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/clarke-midura.phpJody Clarke-Midura, associate professor in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), was recently appointed associate dean for graduate studies.Tuesday, 15 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/awards-banquet.phpOn September 23, scholarship recipients, faculty members, donors, and friends of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services met for the annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Logan, Utah. The celebration is an opportunity to recognizeTuesday, 15 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/stawski-hdfs.phpRob Stawski recently joined USU as new department head of Human Development and Family Studies. He is an interdisciplinary developmental health researcher whose research is focused on understanding the social, psychological, and biological underpinnings oTuesday, 15 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/new-faculty.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University is pleased to welcome its new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. Each of these individuals brings expertise, innovation, and new perspective to the college Monday, 7 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/deans-scholars.phpDean Al Smith recently announced two Dean’s Scholars, professors Colby Tofel-Grehl and Stephanie Borrie. Tofel-Grehl has been involved for the past several years in National Science Foundation grants working with rural schools in Hawaii and Utah. Borrie hTuesday, 1 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/undergrad-research.phpIn early September, students and faculty participated in an annual university-sponsored research fair that enabled students to engage with possible mentors and apply for a myriad of open research positions at USU. Creating undergraduate research opportuniMonday, 30 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/nursing-state-of-the-art.phpThe newly remodeled space will allow the Department of Nursing in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to double its current size, both in space and in student capacity. Now, a total of 60 students may be admitted into the BSN proThursday, 26 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/endowed-chair.phpJoAnn Tschanz, clinical neuropsychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), has been named the Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Chair of Human Services by Endowed Dean Al Smith.Thursday, 19 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/dementia-caregiver-clinic.phpA new Dementia Caregiver Clinic has started at Utah State University, providing Utahns who care for people with dementia services free of charge.Friday, 13 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/sibling-rivalry.phpProfessor of Human Development and Family Studies, and associate dean in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Shawn Whiteman has spent the past 25 years researching the relationships between siblings. Friday, 6 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/honors-in-education.phpCindy Jones, professor and director of the Literacy Clinic in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services was recently recognized for her outstanding lifetime achievements at the HThursday, 22 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/health-fair-2024.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) hosted a health fair in June focused on Alzheimer’s Disease awareness and prevention. The fair was held in collaboration with USU faculty who have expertise in psychology, aging, neuroscience, anWednesday, 21 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/college-retreat.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) held its annual college retreat on August 15. Traditionally, the annual retreat is an opportunity to gather, learn about the many successes and initiatives happening among the departmentTuesday, 20 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/fiji-study-abroad.phpA group of CEHS students spent two weeks in June 2024 working in Fiji schools, providing special education professional development to teachers and instruction to the children in the classrooms.Friday, 16 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/single-session-consultations.phpThe Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence, a community-facing clinical services facility located on USU’s Logan campus within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, is now providing one-hour, single-session consMonday, 12 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/Utah-theatre.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC), a state-funded center housed within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, is hosting a movie night for individuals with dementia or memory impaiMonday, 12 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/educator-preparation.phpSylvia Read, associate dean for accreditation and undergraduate studies and professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), is one of three co-editors of a publication wrFriday, 19 July 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/jump-the-moon-exhibit.phpA new art exhibit created by a collaboration between artists with disabilities and other Cache County residents is on display at Utah State University. Making Friends: The Power of Art to Connect People is an exhibit by artists from the Jump the Moon studFriday, 19 July 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/nursing-fund.phpPlanes filled the air, carrying young soldiers from the United States into the heart of Afghanistan's treacherous terrain. With each step onto foreign soil, soldiers, like Utah State University alum Jacob Hunsaker ’13 BA, ’15 MMFT, ’21 BSN, a member of thTuesday, 2 July 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/academic-advisor.phpUtah State University’s Office of the Provost and the USU Advising Awards Committee has named USU academic advisor Tylan Dee the university’s Outstanding New Advisor of the Year. Dee has served as an academic advisor at USU Blanding since 2022. In May 202Monday, 1 July 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/primary-sources.phpThree statewide USU professors in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services are collaborating on a research grant to provide teachers with picture books, resources, and hands-on Wednesday, 26 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/new-nursing-suite.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones Advanced Nursing Education Suite formally opened its doors on June 10. The new nursing education space allows the Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) program in Logan to double its current size, both in space and in student capacity. Now, a toWednesday, 26 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/deanship-investiture.phpThe inaugural investiture of the Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Deanship for Dean Al Smith was held on the USU campus on June 10, 2024. The investiture marks the first endowed deanship in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services and at UtaTuesday, 25 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/digital-accessibility.phpA new $7.2 million center focused on providing accessible materials to students with disabilities will open at Utah State University in October 2024. The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction, or NCADEMI, will be housMonday, 24 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/health-fair.phpOn Saturday, June 29, clinical neuropsychologist and USU professor of psychology JoAnn Tschanz will join other USU faculty with expertise in psychology, aging, neuroscience, and more, in hosting a health fair for Northern Utah residents. The fair is focusWednesday, 19 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/investiture.phpDean Alan L. Smith in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services will be honored at the inaugural investiture as the first Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean at USU on June 10, 2024, at 3 pm in the David B. Haight Center on the USU campus.Tuesday, 4 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/nursing-expansion-ribboncutting.phpOn June 10, 2024, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services will formally open its Emma Eccles Jones Advanced Nursing Education Suite with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that will include guided tours and light refreshments.Tuesday, 4 June 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/scot-allgood-retirement.phpScot Allgood, department head and professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), has recently announced his retirement from Utah State University. Allgood has been a marriaFriday, 31 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/scce-upr.phpMental and behavioral health with USU Sorenson Center specialists on Access Utah with guests Gretchen Peacock, Sara Boghosian, Maria Kleinstaeuber, and Jen Hunsaker, for USU's Sorenson Center.Tuesday, 28 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/scce-upr.phpMental and behavioral health with USU Sorenson Center specialists on Access Utah with guests Gretchen Peacock, Sara Boghosian, Maria Kleinstaeuber, and Jen Hunsaker, for USU's Sorenson Center.Tuesday, 28 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/white-house-summit.phpDrs. Colby Tofel-Grehl and Mario Suárez in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) were honored to attend the inaugural White House Summit on Equity and Excellence in STEMM. According to Tofel-Grehl, the summit enabled them to “build networkWednesday, 22 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/outstanding-undergraduates.phpOn Friday, May 4, 2024, graduates of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) participated in undergraduate and graduate convocation exercises with much celebration and fanfare. CEHS Endowed Dean Al Smith hosted both events. ReTuesday, 21 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/navajo-nation.phpSelecting a college major is a pivotal choice with far-reaching implications for one’s future. For Utah State University student LaQuinlynn Francis, the commitment to pursue a degree in health education and promotion with an emphasis in health science witMonday, 20 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/sorenson-center-groups-workshops.phpThe Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence, a community-facing clinical services facility located on USU’s Logan campus within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, serves both students and the Cache Valley and Friday, 17 May 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/qbeans-usu-magazine.phpFunded by an appropriation from the State Legislature in 2022, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) at Utah State University is increasing research across the state to find ways to better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, as wellMonday, 29 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/usumag-scce-article.phpMental health concerns are on the rise across the United States throughout all demographics. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System shows nearly 16% of adults nationwide report “frequent mentalMonday, 29 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/assert-vodianova.phpVodianova is visiting the Autism Support Services: Education, Research, and Training (ASSERT) classroom and learning from founder Tom Higbee, professor and department head of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and his highly skilled early chilThursday, 25 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/feldon-fulbright.phpDavid Feldon, professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) and former CEHS associate dean of graduate studies, has been awarded a prestigious FulbrighMonday, 22 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/nfs-grant.phpOn April 9, 2024, students with refugee backgrounds and faculty members from the University of Utah and Utah State University celebrated an event held at the Utah Refugee Center in Salt Lake City. The event was the culmination of a three-year research proWednesday, 17 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/canyons-collaboration.phpAssistant professors Kwiatek and Lawrence partner with Canyons School District on Project UNITE to support young adults with disabilities transitioning from high school.Thursday, 4 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/young-child.phpThe Dolores Dore Eccles Center for Early Care and Education (DDE) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) is just one of many early childhood education programs offered within CEHS and the greater USU community. Combined, iWednesday, 3 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/cehs-award-recipients.phpEvery year, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) recognizes students, faculty, and staff who promote the college and university mission and vision. Of more than 100 exemplary individuals nominated through their departments,Monday, 1 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/creativity-unbound.phpCreativity Unbound, a K-8 student art exhibit in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence at Utah State University, opened on February 9 to an enthusiastic crowd. Thursday, 28 March 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/legislation-for-education.phpThe Center for the School of the Future (CSF), a state-funded, innovation-driven education center housed within CEHS, received $1.5 million in one-time funding to build the processes and metrics that will guide LEAs (local education agencies) in determiniTuesday, 26 March 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/pyfer-emerson-fellowship.phpTami Pyfer, a former student and educator in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) never imagined her career would evolve into working with Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics International, founder of the nonprofit UNFriday, 22 March 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/stephanie-borrie-blue-plate.phpStephanie Borrie, associate professor in the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, will explore how successful conversations emerge from the collaborative efforts of those wThursday, 14 March 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/education-through-play.phpThe Child Development Lab in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is arguably among the most coveted early-childhood programs for Cache Valley families. Since it began in the 1940s, it is estimated that the lab has educated more tWednesday, 6 March 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/Kaufusi-drafted-to-NWSL.phpKelsey Kaufusi, a Human Development and Family Studies undergraduate in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU, became the first-ever Utah State Aggie to be selected in the National Women’s Soccer League draft in January 2024Wednesday, 28 February 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/black-joy-in-STEM.phpBlack Joy is a relatively recent movement, dating to 2015, that focuses on celebrating positive Black experiences. The term itself is credited to Black Joy Project founder Kleaver Cruz, who defined the movement as “a digital and real-world effort to centeWednesday, 21 February 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/undergrads-present-on-capitol-hill.phpUndergraduate students from Utah State University and University of Utah descended on the Utah State Capitol on Jan. 18 to present their research projects to legislators during the 2024 Legislative Session. A limited number of students were selected to paThursday, 15 February 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/psychology-ranks-18th.phpIt’s no secret that the Psychology Department, housed in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, has been a trailblazer when it comes to producing a top-notch online bachelor’s degree program.Thursday, 8 February 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/dementia-screening.phpElizabeth Fauth, director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center at Utah State University, has partnered with Sydney Schaefer, associate professor in the School of Biological Health Systems at Arizona State University.Thursday, 8 February 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/behavioral-parenting-training-intro.phpBeginning February 6, Dallas Spencer, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who recently joined the Sorenson Center, will offer a six session in-person therapy group for parents of children between the ages of four and 12.Wednesday, 31 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/amy-odum.phpAmy Odum, a professor of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of a lifetime achievement award by the American Psychological Association (APA) in DivisTuesday, 30 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/adrc-new-funding.phpWith the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) entering its second year, the state-funded center at Utah State University is now funding Alzheimer’s and dementia research across the state. In its first year, the ADRC financially supporteTuesday, 30 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/insideout-dads.phpBrian Higginbotham, professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Department of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, has devoted years of his research and studies to bringing the InsideOut Dad program to jails and state cTuesday, 30 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/invest-in-grad-students.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) is investing approximately $100,000 annually in graduate students' research with the CEHS Graduate Student Research Award program. The awards, which can total $4,000 each, comprise matchTuesday, 30 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/usu-researchers-colorado-voc-rehab.phpDisability Innovation Fund (DIF) grant awarded to the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The DIF grant will expand access to transition services for youth and young adults with disabilities and will enhance partnerships among vocational rehabThursday, 25 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/def-ed-osep-grants.phpThe Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Interdisciplinary graduate training program received a combined $3 million for two graduate programs focusing on deaf education, speech-language pathology, and pediatric audiology for the next five years. Tuesday, 16 January 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/ridgeline-student-art-show.phpVivid oil paintings, breath-taking photos, and detailed ceramics are a few of the unique art pieces that are currently on exhibit in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery on the first floor of the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE).  The gallery is hThursday, 14 December 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/caregiver-burnout.phpApproximately 36% of caregivers expressed emotional stress due to being a caregiver. 23% of caregivers also reported that caring for their own physical and mental health was more difficult due to being a caregiver.Wednesday, 6 December 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/pres-dean-visit.phpUtah State University (USU) President Elizabeth Cantwell and Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith, Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services, visited Adams Elementary School in the Logan City School District (LCSD) on November 7.Wednesday, 15 November 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/decluttering-trichotillomania.phpACT Guide, a self-guided online therapy program designed by researchers at USU, is adding two specialized programs for individuals who struggle with a decluttering disorder and trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder).Wednesday, 15 November 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/cehs-week.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) hosts their annual CEHS Week with a strong line-up of events, November 6 – 10.Thursday, 2 November 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/classic-african-board-game-songo-a-space-for-learning-and-collaboration.phpRebecca Y. Bayeck, ITLS assistant professor, is finding ways to create inclusive learning environments in formal learning settings by studying the cultural values and literacies intertwined with the classic African game Songo.Wednesday, 18 October 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/computational-spatial-thinking.phpEducation and learning science researchers at USU have received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to research how children develop computational thinking in early elementary school settings.Tuesday, 17 October 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/mft-program-expands-community-access-to-clinical-services.phpRyan Seedall, newly appointed director of the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program, shares how USU prepares future clinicians for successful careers while helping community members access affordable clinical therapy and mental health services.Friday, 6 October 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usus-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-research-center-featured-at-blue-plate-researchBeth Fauth, director of the Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Research Center at USU, presented on her research and the impact of the ADRC at this September’s Blue Plate Research event in Salt Lake City.Tuesday, 3 October 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/2023-scholarship-awards-banquet.phpThe 2023 Scholarship and Awards banquet brought together students, faculty, and alumni of the college to recognize the impact of the 400 scholarships awarded throughout the college this fall, totaling over $700,000 of generous support to students.Thursday, 28 September 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/nursing-students-join-huntsman-seed-program.phpFive students from the USU Nursing program spent their summer providing healthcare and humanitarian service in the Dominican Republic, Cambodia, and Ghana in collaboration with the Huntsman School of Business's SEED program.Friday, 22 September 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/developmental-disabilities-network-journal-marks-3rd-anniversary.phpThe IDRPP is celebrating 3 years of open-access research on disabilities and related topics in the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal, which aims to include individuals with disabilities at all levels of the publishing and review process.Wednesday, 13 September 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/usu-earns-a-in-science-of-reading-education-for-future-elementary-teachers.phpJake Downs, assistant professor of science of reading education in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, explains how USU's early childhood and elementary education programs prepare graduates to teach literacy more effectively in classrooms.Wednesday, 6 September 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/glenna-wright-gallo-appointed-to-us-department-of-education.phpGlenna Wright-Gallo, alumna of the special education and rehabilitation services graduate program at USU, was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Education as assistant secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.Friday, 1 September 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/extension-collaborates-with-local-governments-to-increase-vaccination.phpKHS assistant professor Aaron Hunt is partnering with local governments to increase confidence in vaccines among adults in rural communities in Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties with support from a nationally funded grant.Friday, 25 August 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/the-rainbow-is-a-circle-creates-safe-space-for-creativity.phpIn collaboration with the Arts Access program, the CHAOS Learning Lab hosted a three-week LGBTQIA+ art camp for youth and adults this summer, culminating in "The Rainbow is a Circle," an exhibit that can be seen in the Wilkerson Gallery until August 18.Tuesday, 15 August 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/sylvia-read-awarded-for-outstanding-contributions-in-education.phpAt the second annual Show Up for Teachers conference, associate dean Sylvia Read was recognized by Utah first lady Abby Cox as an outstanding educator in higher education for her contributions to education in the state of Utah for more than 30 years. Thursday, 10 August 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/study-abroad-in-sweden-gives-students-international-insight-on-social-services.phpStudents from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences took a 10-day summer study abroad trip to the Institute for Gerontology at Jönköping University in Sweden earlier this summer.Monday, 7 August 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/adrc-celebrates-first-anniversary-seeks-research-participants.phpAs the ADRC celebrates its first anniversary, director Beth Fauth reflects on the center's growth and early accomplishments. The center is now recruiting study participants as it moves into its second year of research, service, and education.Thursday, 27 July 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/grant-allows-moab-nursing-students-travel-to-regional-hospitals-to-learn-and-practice/A grant from Colorado Grand allowed nursing students at Utah State University Moab to complete their capstone projects in hospitals outside of Moab, giving them an opportunity to branch out and learn in different clinical environments.Tuesday, 25 July 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/summer-bee-camp-at-edith-bowen-provides-garden-based-steam-learning.phpThe first annual Summer Bee Camp at Edith Bowen Elementary School educated students about plants, pollinators, ecosystems, soil conservation, and sustainability as part of the Smart Foodscapes project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Thursday, 20 July 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/usu-led-research-team-aims-to-crack-the-code-of-conversation-for-people-with-parkinsons.phpWith the support of a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, COMDDE associate professor Dr. Stephanie Borrie is researching how to improve social interactions for people with Parkinson’s.Monday, 17 July 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/assert-celebrates-20-years-of-service-and-outreach.phpTo celebrate 20 years of education, research, and training, current and former staff and families who have been involved with the ASSERT Autism Program at USU gathered for a picnic reunion complete with food, games, and activities at the end of June.Wednesday, 5 July 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/khs-professor-receives-highest-upha-award.phpIn honor of her long career of distinguished service in the field of health education and promotion, KHS professor and director of the Health Education master's program Julie Gast has received The Beatty Award, UPHA's most prestigious achievement.Wednesday, 28 June 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/studying-teen-nicotine-addiction-with-vaping-system-for-rats.phpWith the use of electronic cigarettes on the rise among adolescents in the U.S., Psychology professor Amy Odum and her research team are studying the factors that impact nicotine addiction by creating a system that allows rats to vape.Tuesday, 27 June 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/aggies-elevated-students-complete-internships-at-aggie-chocolate-factory.phpIn collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Aggies Elevated students at USU are expanding their horizons with a new internship program at the Aggie Chocolate Factory with support from Daisy Brand dairy.Thursday, 8 June 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/service-dog-sugar-graduates-from-a-lifetime-career-of-help-and-healing.phpAfter a lifetime of work as a therapy and cardiac alert dog, 13-year-old Sugar the service dog was honored at the 2023 graduate commencement ceremony along with her owner, Psychology doctoral candidate Jill Ferrell.Wednesday, 24 May 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/cehs-commencement-events-honor-graduates.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services will honor over 1600 candidates for graduation this week. This year’s graduate commencement speaker, Rachael Redford, exemplifies the hard work and sacrifice exhibited by the class of 2023.Thursday, 4 May 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/iks-connects-cultural-and-scientific-knowledge.phpIndigenous researchers Andrea Reid, Karletta Chief, and Melinda Adams discussed how their own perspectives, experiences, and communities shape their research during the 3rd annual MESAS Indigenous Knowledge Symposium.Monday, 1 May 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/sorenson-center-celebrates-5th-anniversary.phpThis May, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence will celebrate five years of exceptional service, education, and research in human health and wellness. The Center will commemorate this milestone with an open house on May 3rd.Monday, 24 April 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/mdr-speaks-at-2023-d-wynne-thorne-lecture.phpAt this year's D. Wynne Thorne Lecture, 2022 D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award recipient Dr. Melanie Domenech Rodríguez spoke of her lifetime of research and mentorship in addressing health disparities among culturally diverse people.Tuesday, 18 April 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/2023-awards.phpStudents, faculty, and staff of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services are honored with awards recognizing excellence in teaching, mentorship, academics, and service to the University.Monday, 10 April 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/behavioral-science-improves-treatments-for-children-with-intellectual-disorders.phpIn collaboration with clinical researchers at Rutgers University, psychology professor Dr. Timothy Shahan is researching how basic behavioral interventions can help treat of severe problem behavior in children with intellectual development disorders.Wednesday, 5 April 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/using-biomarkers-to-identify-stress-in-dementia-caregivers.phpOn a research journey inspired by her family's experience with Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center faculty affiliate Yin Liu uses biological markers to study stress in individuals who care for loved ones with dementia.Monday, 27 March 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/chaos-learning-lab-recognized-for-innovative-stem-and-diversity.phpThe CHAOS Learning Lab at USU was recently included in a national policy brief by the Education Commission of the States as an outstanding example of innovative STEM education, arts integration, and diversity and equity in education.Tuesday, 21 March 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/nursing-students-prepare-for-the-future-with-virtual-reality.phpIn collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Technologies office, the USU Nursing department is utilizing virtual reality to help students develop and practice clinical skills. Monday, 13 March 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/adrc-funds-alzheimers-research-across-multiple-disciplines.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center at Utah State has extended support totaling over $350,000 to multiple USU researchers studying Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.Wednesday, 1 March 2023https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/02/21/research-explains-how-our-teenage-templates-of-love-affect-us-as-adults/?sh=592850a25bc5HDFS researchers Kay Bradford and Brian Higginbotham are studying teens' relationship styles to identify how relationship education can help adolescents build healthier current and future relationships.Wednesday, 22 February 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/undergraduate-researchers-present-at-state-events.phpSix undergraduate students from Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education will present their research at Research on Capitol Hill and the Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research this January and FebruaryWednesday, 15 February 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/developing-better-tests-for-noise-induced-hearing-loss.phpDr. Aryn Kamerer, assistant professor in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, is partnering with researchers at Boys Town National Research Hospital on an NIDCD grant to develop new hearing tests that can detect and diagnose single-exposure hearingThursday, 9 February 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/kwiatek-recognized-with-emerging-researcher-award.phpDr. Stephen M. Kwiatek recently received the Patricia L. Sitlington Emerging Researcher Award from the Division on Career Development and Transition for his work to improve post-high school success for youth with disabilities through educator tools. Wednesday, 1 February 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/usu-welcomes-dr-rohit-ravi-to-study-newborn-hearing-screening.phpThe National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management will host Dr. Rohit Ravi for a 12-month Fulbright-Nehru Post-Doctoral Fellowship to learn about Early Hearing Detection and Management of Hearing Impairment programs in the United States.Wednesday, 25 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/tyler-lefevor-joins-prri-cohort.phpDr. Tyler Lefevor will continue his research on the relationship between religion and sexual and gender identity as a member of the 2022-2023 cohort of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) Public Fellows Program.Friday, 20 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/mona-buhusi-fights-cognitive-decline-with-swimming-mice.phpDr. Mona Buhusi has spent much of her research career studying how cognitive decline happens and how it can be reduced, and she does this with the help of some unlikely research partners: swimming mice.Tuesday, 17 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/hawaiian-students-advocate-for-sacred-spaces-through-tech-and-design.phpDr. Colby Tofel-Grehl is partnering with a rural middle school in Hawaii to develop culturally responsive computing projects for youth as they advocate for the island’s wahi pana, or sacred spaces. Wednesday, 11 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/nsf-funds-study-on-young-childrens-mathematical-understanding.phpA child’s early ability to count, recognize symbols, and read numerals all predict later mathematics achievement. Dr. Kerry Jordan is researching how to help young children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds enter school ready for math achievement.Monday, 9 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/data-infrastructure-to-support-lgbtq-inclusion-in-stem.phpDr. Mario Suárez has received a grant from the American Association for the Advancement of Science to research increasing opportunities for LGBTQ students in STEM fields by collecting and managing data on sexual orientation and gender identity.Thursday, 5 January 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/usu-researchers-create-multimodal-framework.phpAssociate professor Amy Piotrowski and doctoral student Mary Ellen Greenwood of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership published an award-winning article about assessing students’ multimodal compositions to encourage digital and media literacy.Wednesday, 28 December 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/csf-examines-efficacy-of-pcbl.phpResearchers at Utah State University’s Center for the School of the Future developed a policy and research brief to examine the effectiveness of Personalized Competency-Based Learning in public education.Tuesday, 20 December 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/1-million-dollar-grant-to-train-doctoral-students-in-special-education.phpA $1M grant through the Office of Special Education Programs within the U.S. Department of Education will fully fund education and training for doctoral students to address the shortage of higher education faculty in special education fields.Tuesday, 6 December 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/david-feldon-ies-grant-to-study-computational-thinking.phpITLS professor David Feldon has received a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences to research innovative ways to assess students’ computational thinking.Friday, 2 December 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/shawn-whiteman-recieves-nih-grant.phpShawn Whiteman recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how pandemic-induced challenges for families might impact adolescent development, especially with regard to substance use.Tuesday, 29 November 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/usu-storytelling-program-improves-language-skills-for-at-risk-children.phpA study funded by a $3M grant from the National Center for Education Research shows the Supporting Knowledge of Language and Literacy (SKILL) intervention program to be a promising solution to the decline of educational outcomes following the COVID-19 panWednesday, 16 November 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/adrc-faces-of-dementia.php"Faces of Dementia," the latest exhibit in the SCCE Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery, documents the lives of individuals with dementia and their caregivers in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center at USU.Wednesday, 26 October 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/2022-promotion-and-tenure.phpEmma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Promotion and Tenure for 2022 announced.Monday, 3 October 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/nathan-justis-fulbright-award.phpNathan Justis, principal at Edith Bowen Laboratory School and PhD candidate in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, traveled to Singapore over the summer to learn about the history, methods, and culture behind the nation’s K-12 education systemMonday, 19 September 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/travis-dorsch-naspspa-early-career-award.phpDr. Travis Dorsch, who was honored with the Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award from the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, spoke at the Society's annual conference this summer.Thursday, 15 September 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/master-of-public-health-program-earns-accreditation.phpThe fully-online Master of Public Health program at Utah State University has earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health, an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Friday, 9 September 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/mona-buhusi-adrc-fellowship.phpDr. Mona Buhusi, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and an active researcher in neuroscience at USU, is the inaugural recipient of the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Researcher Center faculty fellowship.Thursday, 25 August 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/dean-smith-announces-new-roles-for-associate-deans.phpDean Alan Smith recently announced expanded roles for the current Associate Deans for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, along with the appointment of David Feldon as a new Associate Dean.Friday, 19 August 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/aggies-elevated-welcomes-1st-statewide-cohort.phpThis August, Aggies Elevated will welcome its first statewide cohort at the USU-Eastern campus in Price, Utah in addition to its ninth cohort in Logan and a new executive director.Friday, 5 August 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/usu-resilience-magazine-features-cehs.phpProfessionals in education and human services are familiar with resilience: they see it in their studies, cultivate it in those they serve, and often develop it themselves to help others. Our researchers, graduates, and students shared their experiences wFriday, 8 July 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/off-to-the-races-gear-up-grand-prix.phpStudents from across the state explored STEM topics and developed teamwork skills as they built and raced single-seat electric vehicles at the seventh annual Mountain West Grand Prix, organized by USU's GEAR UP program.Thursday, 23 June 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/cehs-awards-2022.phpIn 2022, faculty, staff, and students from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services received awards at the college and university levels for their excellence in academics, mentorship, and service.Tuesday, 14 June 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/fulbright-award-sends-math-education-professor-to-brazil.phpFulbright awardee Jessica Shumway, assistant professor of mathematics education in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, will travel to Brazil in April 2023 to continue her research on mathematics education.Friday, 10 June 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/scot-allgood-uamft-lifetime-achievement.phpIn recognition of a long career of contributions to the field of marriage and family therapy, Dr. Scot Allgood was presented with the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's lifetime achievement award at their Spring conference.Wednesday, 25 May 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/second-annual-indigenous-knowledge-symposium.phpThe second annual Indigenous Knowledge Symposium featured three scholars in archaeology, mathematics, and environmental science to discuss the critical role of Indigenous perspectives in the future of research and education.Monday, 2 May 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/psy-undergrads-present-research-to-national-leaders.phpPsychology undergraduates Marisa Davis and Emma Greenwood will be among only 60 students across the nation to present their research at the Council on Undergraduate Research’s Posters on the Hill 2022.Monday, 25 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/mike-twohig-co-authors-the-anxious-perfectionist.phpTogether with Dr. Clarissa Ong, Psychology professor Dr. Mike Twohig has released a new self-help book titled "The Anxious Perfectionist," which aims to help individuals recognize how perfectionism may be creating stress and anxiety in their lives.Monday, 18 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/karl-white-receives-callier-prize.phpDr. Karl White of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services has been honored by the Thomas F. Campbell Collier Prize in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas.Monday, 11 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/della-mosley-leads-events-on-antiracist-action.phpOn April 12, USU will be visited by Dr. Della Mosley, president of the WELLS Healing Center and co-founder of Academics for Black Survival and Wellness. She will lead two virtual events in a collaborative colloquium sponsored by multiple departments and oFriday, 8 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/cehs-rankings-2022.phpU.S. News and World Report, a global leader in education rankings, has ranked the College as one of the premier colleges of education in the nation for its graduate programs and research.Wednesday, 30 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/researchers-secure-funding-for-adrd-research-center.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services recently secured state legislative funding of $850,000 per year to support a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Center, which will provide research, training, and support for people with AlzMonday, 21 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/gift-inspires-second-chance-for-special-ed-students.phpThere is an old thought that says if you are living only for yourself, you are not living at all. If true, Utah State University alum Mehdi Heravi is an embodiment of what it means to live.Wednesday, 9 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/act-for-adolescents-with-health-anxiety.phpTo help address a growing need for youth mental health services, Psychology PhD candidate Julie Petersen is studying the effectiveness of online acceptance and commitment therapy for adolescents experiencing health anxiety.Friday, 4 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/gene-miners-journey-through-nursing.phpAfter more than 50 years of experience in healthcare, 72-year-old Gene Miner is back at USU to earn his bachelor's degree through the RN to BSN completion program.Tuesday, 1 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/supporting-indigenous-perspectives-k12.phpThe National Science Foundation Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences featured Melissa Tehee and Breanne Litts for their project aiming to address the lack of representation of Indigenous culture, history, and stories in the cThursday, 10 February 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/usu-r1-classification.phpUSU recently attained the highest research classification in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Dean Smith commends the College for the exceptional research, service, and scholarship that contributed to this status.Friday, 4 February 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/announcement-of-bibi-program-closure.phpInformation on the suspension of the bilingual-bicultural master’s program in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education.Wednesday, 2 February 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/usu-nursing-program-keeps-testing-running.phpVIDEO: The department of Nursing has assisted with vaccines and testing throughout the pandemic, and nursing students have helped create one of the largest COVID-19 testing sites in Cache Valley.Wednesday, 26 January 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/cehs-undergrads-at-roch.phpFour undergraduate student researchers from the departments of Psychology and Kinesiology and Health Science will present at this year's Research on Capitol Hill event.Friday, 21 January 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/new-professors-honored-in-inaugural-lecture-series.phpDrs. Lisa Boyce, Beth Fauth, and Michael Levin were recently honored as the newest professors in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. They each had the opportunity to present their research as part of the inaugural lecture seriesMonday, 6 December 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/dietitian-and-nutrition-services.phpThe Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence now offers dietitian and nutrition services. Rachel Rood, registered and certified dietician, uses a therapeutic approach to help clients of all ages improve their health and their relationship to food.Monday, 18 October 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/e-stitch-project-honored-by-nsf.phpLed by Colby Tofel-Grehl and other researchers in ITLS and TEAL, the E-STITCH project was honored by NSF program officers as one of only three projects nationwide that exemplifies efforts in engaging technology in classrooms for equitable education. Wednesday, 13 October 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/psychology-department-connects-with-refugee-children-through-soccer.phpIn partnership with Logan-based nonprofit Athletics United, graduate students and faculty of the USU Psychology Department are creating community connections with refugee children through soccer.Monday, 4 October 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/kaitlin-bundock-receives-cld-must-read-award.phpDr. Kaitlin Bundock, assistant professor in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, was recently awarded the 2021 Council for Learning Disabilities Must Read Award for her research on math interventions for middle- and high-school level students Wednesday, 25 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/melissa-tehee-joins-national-stem-leadership-program.phpPsychology associate professor Melissa Tehee was recently named a fellow in the IAspire Leadership Academy. The program aims to help STEM faculty from underrepresented backgrounds ascend to leadership roles at colleges and universities.Tuesday, 17 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/urlend-grant-receives-additional-funding.phpThe Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities grant recently received funding for an additional five years. The grant helps support training at the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence at USU.Monday, 9 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/dean-smiths-vision.phpAs he begins his new role as dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Al Smith discusses his goals to amplify the impact of the college.Thursday, 5 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/celebrating-pride-research.phpTo celebrate Pride month in June, Utah State Today highlighted LGBTQ+ research and projects across the university. Many of those projects are being conducted by faculty and students from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.Thursday, 1 July 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/cpd-becomes-institute-for-disability.phpBeginning July 1, the Center for Persons with Disabilities will be renamed the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, a designation that reflects the Institute's mission and status as a national and international leader in disability resTuesday, 29 June 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/nih-grant-to-research-adolescent-conversation-patterns.phpCamille Wynn, a graduate student in the Communication Disorders and Deaf Education department, was recently awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund her study of conversation patterns among adolescents with and without disabilities.Thursday, 10 June 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/adolescent-drinking-in-quarantine.phpA recent study by HDFS researchers at Utah State University reveals that 1 out of 6 surveyed parents allowed their teenaged children to drink alcohol during quarantine, even if they had never previously allowed it. This research examines the impact of COVMonday, 24 May 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/racing-toward-the-future-with-gear-up.phpStudents from 13 Utah schools recently gathered in Tooele to race small electric vehicles at the annual Mountain West Grand Prix, hosted by USU’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program. Tuesday, 11 May 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/sherry-marx-ijme.phpTEAL professor Sherry Marx was recently named editor in chief of the International Journal of Multicultural Education, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that accepts high-quality submissions globally from the fields of education, anthropology, and otheMonday, 3 May 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/alan-smith-cehs-dean.phpUtah State University Executive Vice President and Provost Francis Galey announced Friday, April 23, that Alan L. Smith has been chosen to lead the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services as dean. He will begin in his new position on July Friday, 23 April 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/cehs-rankings-2021.phpU.S. News and World Report has ranked the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services as #1 of colleges of education in the state and #2 of all colleges of education in the Intermountain West. The Psychology department's online undergrad proThursday, 22 April 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/blue-plate-research-event.phpShawn Whiteman, Beth Fauth, and Brian Higginbotham, professors in the Human Development and Family Studies Department, shared their research on family relationships at the Blue Plate Research event on April 20, 2021.Saturday, 17 April 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/tyler-lefevor-published-in-psychological-bulletin.phpTyler Lefevor of the USU Psychology department studies the relationship between religious communities and sexual minorities. One of his most recent articles was published by Psychological Bulletin, a prestigious journal of the American Psychological AssocMonday, 5 April 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/refugee-youth-stem-education.phpRefugee youth are particularly vulnerable to exclusion from STEM fields. An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Utah and the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU is studying how to increase STEM participationMonday, 29 March 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/rise-of-mental-health-technology.phpMichael Levin and Michael Twohig, psychology professors in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, answer questions about managing stressful circumstances, a new self-guided treatment option, and the pros and cons of therapy via telWednesday, 3 March 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/research-on-capitol-hill.phpStudent researchers Jayme Warner (Kinesiology and Health Science) and Janice Snow (Psychology) each presented to legislators at Utah’s Research on Capitol Hill, an annual celebration of undergraduate research in the state. Wednesday, 24 February 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/awards-2021.phpThe 2021 CEHS Awards recognize excellence in scholarship and service by students, faculty, and staff in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.Wednesday, 17 February 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/whyville-virtual-pandemic.phpFunded by a National Science Foundation-sponsored RAPID grant, researchers at Utah State have partnered with the University of Pennsylvania to help children understand and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through an interactive online learning game.Thursday, 4 February 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/fargo-interim-dean.phpFollowing outgoing dean Beth's Foley's announcement that she would be stepping down as dean at the end of 2020, Jamison Fargo has been appointed as interim dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.Wednesday, 6 January 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/sachin-pavithran.phpSachin Pavithran will be the new U.S. Access Board executive director starting January 2021. Pavithran is currently the Utah Assistive Technology Program director and outgoing policy director for USU's Center for Persons with Disabilities.Tuesday, 15 December 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/safe-at-usu.phpUSU faculty, students, and staff have collaborated to create Scholars for Anti-racist Fellowship in Education at Utah State University (SAFEatUSU), a safe space for critical anti-racist dialogue in academia.Monday, 14 December 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/gear-up-congress-future-medical-leaders.phpA student from the Cottonwood High School in Murray program was able to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders through the USU STARS! GEAR UP program.Monday, 7 December 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/dean-foley-steps-down.phpBeth E. Foley, Dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, announced that she will be stepping down as dean on December 31, 2020.Friday, 13 November 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/teen-relationships.phpA new grant will help expand the efforts of researchers and facilitators to teach healthy relationship skills to at-risk teens in Utah.Tuesday, 10 November 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/act-guide-adolescents.phpResearchers are currently developing a new online mental health program that uses principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help teens who suffer from anxiety and depression.Tuesday, 3 November 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/aggies-elevated-grant.phpA new $1.9M grant will continue funding for Aggies Elevated and create two new post-secondary education programs at USU Eastern and Utah Valley University, expanding college options for students with disabilities.Monday, 2 November 2020http://www.usu.edu/today/story/filling-the-gaps-in-stair-safety?_ga=2.161629499.688504337.1603720583-10578806.1589202965A project is currently underway at USU to study whether improving the visibility of the edge of the stairs reduces injuries from stumbles and falls. These changes can be as simple as putting a strip of tape in a contrasting color on the stairs.Monday, 26 October 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/kelie-hess-consciously-breathing-exhibit.phpThe Wilkerson Gallery in the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence hosts an exhibit of the visual art of Kelie Hess, who creates abstract, rhythmic expanses of color based on her own experiences and hopes.Thursday, 15 October 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/tribal-and-rural-opioid-initiative-rota-2020.phpThe Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative was recently awarded a 2-year $1.1 million Rural Opioid Technical Assistance grant to provide opioid use disorder resources to rural and tribal communities.Wednesday, 23 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/open-access-journal-on-disability-issues.phpThe Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) is a new, open access scholarly journal focused on disability issues in the United States, published by the USU Center for Persons with Disabilities and USU Libraries.Monday, 21 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/researchers-collaborate-to-curb-pollution-from-idling.phpDr. Greg Madden, a psychology professor in CEHS at USU, is collaborating with professors at the University of Utah to create real-time displays of air quality in an effort to encourage drivers to turn off their engines rather than leave them idling.Tuesday, 15 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/logan-high-student-art-gallery.phpArt by students from Logan High School is currently being featured in an online gallery through a collaboration with the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery, part of the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence.Tuesday, 1 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/new-faculty-2020.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services welcomes 21 new faculty members for Fall 2020.Wednesday, 19 August 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/camicia-lgbtq-inclusion.phpSteven Camicia of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership was recognized by the American Association for Teaching Curriculum for his research on LGBTQ exclusion from state social studies standards.Tuesday, 11 August 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/itls-contributes-to-colega.phpITLS Faculty and students collaborate with the Geneva Organization for Human Right Education (GO-HRE) to contribute to their international human rights education program, Colega.Tuesday, 4 August 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/collaborate-for-change-grant.phpDr. Kathleen Marie Oertle of the Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Department of CEHS at USU has received a grant for her project Collaborate for Change, which aims to improve transition services for young adults with disabilities.Monday, 22 June 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/breanne-litts-nsf-career-award.phpDr. Breanne Litts of the ITLS department at USU's CEHS has been awarded the NSF CAREER award for her work engaging American Indians with technology.Monday, 15 June 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/CEHS-special-message-on-inclusion-and-equality.phpA special message from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services regarding our commitment to inclusion, equality, and respect.Monday, 8 June 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/support-for-communities-affected-by-covid19.phpWith many communities in Cache Valley affected by COVID-19, a group of community members have begun gathering and distributing food and supplies to those in need.Sunday, 7 June 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/awards2020.phpThe recipients of this year’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services faculty and staff awards were announced in June 2020.Monday, 1 June 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/gillams-study-moves-to-online-delivery.phpRon and Sandi Gillam have moved a multi-year trial of a language learning program to online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Monday, 25 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/usu-awards-promotion-and-tenure-2020.phpFaculty and staff from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services received multiple USU awards this year. Sixteen faculty were promoted and many received tenure.Monday, 18 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/colby-tofel-grehl-career-award.phpDr. Colby Tofel-Grehl, assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership in CEHS, received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Monday, 11 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/meeting-the-challenge-enos.phpService, care, and leadership - Mealiianolani Enos, this year's CEHS valedictorian, graduates with a degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education and Special Education with an emphasis in severe disabilities.Tuesday, 5 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/feldon-receives-nsf-grant.phpDr. David Feldon has received a grant from the National Science Foundation funding a $2.5 million project to study the relationship between soft skills training and career success among graduates in STEM fields.Monday, 4 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/usu-awards-rodriguez-and-krafft.phpDr. Melanie Domenech Rodriguez was awarded USU Graduate Mentor of the Year, and Jennifer Krafft was awarded USU Doctoral Researcher of the Year.Monday, 27 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/special-message-from-the-dean.phpIn the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Dean Beth Foley shares ways that CEHS faculty, staff, and students are coming together to support one another and their community.Monday, 13 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/cehs-receives-high-national-rankings.phpU.S. News and World Report awarded high rankings to CEHS for is graduate programs, online master’s programs, and research funding.Thursday, 19 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/creativity-unbound-new-exhibit-features-art-of-learning.phpThe Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery at the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence celebrated the opening of its newest exhibit, "Creativity Unbound," which features art by K-8 students from Cache Valley.Monday, 10 February 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/nursing-department-launches-online-rn-to-bsn-degree.phpCEHS will launch a new online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program so licensed RNs can pursue their degree while balancing work and other life responsibilities. Monday, 3 February 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/teal-teacher-prep-among-best-in-nation.phpUSU's undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in TEAL has been named one of the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its strong commitment to evidence-based reading instruction.Tuesday, 28 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/cache-county-study-on-memory-in-aging.phpThe study evaluated if use of sleep medications was associated with increased risk of developing AD and if that association differed between males and females.Tuesday, 28 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/itls-announces-hedi-degree.phpUtah State University’s Instructional Technology and Learning Science (ITLS) department recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program in Human Experience Design and Interaction (HEDI). Thursday, 23 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/whiteman-inaugural-lecture.phpDr. Shawn Whiteman of the Human Development and Family Studies department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services was recently honored for his promotion to professor. Thursday, 19 December 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/rehabilitation-counseling-program-receives-1-million-grant.phpUSU’s Rehabilitation Counseling program has received a $1 million grant from the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration. The grant is anticipated to allow 25 graduate students over the next five years to pursue training at little to no cost.Wednesday, 11 December 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/nato-design-competition.phpA unique training solution designed by two Utah State University students using available technology just took 1st place in an international design competition and has the potential for worldwide deployment by NATO.Wednesday, 20 November 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/tonya-jewell-award.phpTonya Jewell, an advisor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University, recently received the Global Outstanding Advising Award from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).Thursday, 7 November 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/teal-presidential-award.phpRachel Reeder, a doctoral student pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics education in the Teacher Education and Leadership department at USU, was recently awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).Monday, 28 October 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/sound-beginnings-football-2019.phpOn a sunny September afternoon, student athletes from the Utah State University football team gathered on a grassy field and prepared to face some of their least likely opponents: a group of energetic children. Tuesday, 15 October 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/near-peer-mentors.phpIn a national study, USU ITLS professor Dr. David Feldon and his team found that the growth of doctoral students’ research skills is highly influenced by the presence of senior graduate students and postdocs in their labs, not faculty.Thursday, 10 October 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/coding-in-kindergarten.phpDrs. Jessica Shumway and Jody Clarke-Midura met with Congressman Rob Bishop, Representative of the 1st District in Utah, and his education legislative assistant, Paul Johnson, to share information about NSF’s program as well as their own research.Monday, 7 October 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/act-guide.phpPsychologists at the Utah State University Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence have launched ACT Guide, an online mental health program centered on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).Tuesday, 1 October 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/cehs-alumna-inspires-a-nation.phpWhen Brent was deployed for his third overseas tour with the U.S. Army, his youngest child, Caroline, was only a few months old. Jennie’s whirlwind life as a mother of seven could barely be paused to think about the possibility of his not returning.Wednesday, 18 September 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/opioid-grant.phpUtah State University Extension was recently awarded a $1 million grant for the Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).Wednesday, 4 September 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/woman-of-year.phpRegan Eggli has been named 2019 Robins Award Woman of the Year by USU. This award is presented to a female student who has made broad significant achievements and contributions to USU this year.Monday, 12 August 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/psychology-student-speaks-at-international-conference.phpUSU doctoral student Elizabeth Vernon is responding to media attention from around the globe after being asked by the Alzheimer’s Association to present her research at an international news conference at the Los Angeles Conference Center in California.Monday, 15 July 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/encircling-logan.phpEncircle, a resource center for LGBT youth and families, is raising funds to open an Encircle home in Logan in collaboration with the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University.Tuesday, 11 June 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/nursing-accreditation.phpUSU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in Logan has been granted accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).Tuesday, 28 May 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/new-director-of-nursing-programs.phpUSU’s Department of Nursing and Health Professions welcomes Laura Dotson, MSN, RN, from USU Eastern as the new director of Practical and Associate Degree Nursing Programs.Monday, 20 May 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/tribute-randy-jones.phpDr. Randy Jones passed away suddenly on April 27, 2019. For 27 years, Dr. Jones was a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.Thursday, 9 May 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/soaring-as-a-nontraditional-student.phpBryan Fletcher graduates this week from CEHS. He was diagnosed with leukemia at age four, underwent chemotherapy for more than three years, and survived a stroke in the process before going into remission at age eight.Monday, 6 May 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/creating-a-healing-space-through-art.phpA variety of paintings and works of art create a vibrant yet peaceful feeling throughout the halls of the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence.Monday, 1 April 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/dr-mimi-recker-invited-to-present-at-the-rayburn-house-on-capitol-hill.phpDr. Mimi Recker has been invited to present her research on Capitol Hill in Washington DC in April 2019.Thursday, 14 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/cehs-review-magazine-special-issue.phpIn this special issue of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Review, we celebrate the many facets of this phenomenal facility.Friday, 22 February 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2019/courage-redefined.phpSpeeding at 50 mph, an out-of-control snowboarder collided with Kelli and her daughter. Both 5-year-old Elise and the snowboarder were immediately killed by the impact. Over time, Kelli made astonishing improvements.Friday, 25 January 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/reindeer.phpIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! For the children at Sound Beginnings, that meant a visit from a couple of real reindeer. Nanook, a 10-year-old buck, calmly stood to be petted and adored.Thursday, 20 December 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/sound-of-football.phpUSU football players and the families of Sound Beginnings students were an inspiration to each other as they recently came together to enjoy a barbecue and play football.Monday, 3 December 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/help-students-prepare-for-college.phpUtah State University STARS! has been awarded $16.9 million over seven years to help middle and high school students in Salt Lake County prepare to enter and succeed in college.Friday, 2 November 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/computer-science-education.phpUSU’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, ranked in the top 3% of colleges nationally by the U.S. News and World Report, recently received three grants totaling nearly $2 million focusing on computer science education.Tuesday, 16 October 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/climb-college-mountain.phpUtah State University STARS! GEAR UP brought motivational speaker and pioneering snowboard mountaineer, Stephen Koch, to USU Tuesday night. His talk, “Climb College Mountain” was enthusiastically received by the USU audience.Friday, 28 September 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/camicia.phpSteven Camicia is receiving accolades for his newly published book titled “Critical democratic education and LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum: Opportunities and constraints.”Tuesday, 4 September 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/cehs-top-3-percent.phpU.S. News and World Report has again named the graduate programs in USU’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) in the top 3% of colleges of education in the nation.Wednesday, 22 August 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/uvu-dean.phpDr. Parker C. Fawson, dean of UVU’s School of Education, has accepted the Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Chair in Early Education at USU and will also serve as the University’s director of the Center for the School of the Future.Monday, 2 July 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/grad-to-labor.phpDr. David Feldon, a professor in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department at Utah State University, was awarded over $2.4 million from the National Science Foundation on June 1, 2018.Friday, 22 June 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/lagoon.phpIn what’s become a spring rite of passage for hosts of Intermountain teens, some 7,000 budding scientists recently descended on Davis County’s Lagoon amusement park for Utah State University’s Physics Day.Monday, 4 June 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/dancing-with-chris.phpAs soon as Chris Fonseca walks into a room, eager cries of “It’s the dancer!” and “It’s Chris!” can be heard on all sides. Fonseca, who is deaf, is visiting Utah State University from London, England.Tuesday, 15 May 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/lt-gov-cox.phpUtah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox made a return to his alma mater on Thursday to speak at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence.Tuesday, 8 May 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/TEAL-electricity.phpA class of fifth-graders from Edith Bowen Laboratory school got an up-close lesson on the wonders of electricity in a collaborative project with the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL).Monday, 2 April 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/research-policy.phpCEHS recently received a visit from Dr. David Yokum, the director of "The Lab @ DC" research office, to discuss a number of topics, including the best way for researchers in the social sciences to have an impact on their communities. Wednesday, 21 February 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/itls-top-ranked.phpThanks in part to its Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) master’s degree, the online graduate education programs offered by CEHS at USU were ranked in the top five programs in the nation.Tuesday, 6 February 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/david-feldon.phpDavid Feldon, a professor of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in CEHS, recently presented his inaugural lecture in the home of Noelle and John Cockett, president and first gentleman of Utah State University.Monday, 29 January 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/dennis-dolny.phpDr. Dennis Gregory Dolny passed away surrounded by his family on January 9, 2018. He leaves behind a devoted family: his wife, Ellen, his children Meghan, Gregory, Meredith and Madeline, and a large extended family.Wednesday, 17 January 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/wilson-lopez.phpDr. Amy Wilson-Lopez, associate professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, has been recognized with the 2017 Early Career Achievement Award from the Literacy Research Association.Friday, 12 January 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2018/mike-twohig.phpMichael Twohig, a professor of psychology in CEHS, recently presented his inaugural lecture in the home of Noelle and John Cockett, president and first gentleman of USU.Thursday, 4 January 2018https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/dotson.phpUtah State University Eastern-Price (USU Eastern-Price) named Laura Dotson the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year.Monday, 11 December 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/wsj-money.phpWould you rather eat dinner out tonight, or save toward retirement? For many of us, the idea of saving for retirement is too obscure to have an impact on our decision-making in the moment. But how easily can humans change their impulsive behavior?Friday, 1 December 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/nursing-bsn.phpIn Fall 2017, the first class of students entered USU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.Monday, 27 November 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/augmented-reality.phpHave you ever wanted to design your own video game? Many people are enthusiastic about augmented mobile games such as Pokémon Go and just need a place to start.Tuesday, 14 November 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/time-mag-article.phpAt increasingly young ages, aspiring athletes across the United States encounter a youth-sports economy that increasingly resembles the pros.Monday, 30 October 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/number-sense.phpHow can young students’ interest and achievement in mathematics be improved? Dr. Jessica Shumway, assistant professor in USU’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership, speculates that one way could be to strengthen students’ “number sense.”Tuesday, 5 September 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/david-feldon.phpBoot camps for graduate students are a rapidly growing trend in higher education.Friday, 1 September 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/dr-agreement.phpUtah State University and the Dominican Republic entered into an agreement to provide research, training, conferences and cultural programs for children and families at the Dominican Republic’s Center for Comprehensive Attention for Disability (CAID).Monday, 14 August 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/wearable-tech.phpChris Thurston lives a pretty typical life for a 9-year-old; except that he just co-authored research for a medical journal, and he self-manages Type 1 Diabetes in nearly every moment of his life.Tuesday, 18 July 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/banishing-thoughts.phpHow can you let go of intrusive thoughts if you have OCD? That is the question Brooke Smith, a graduate research assistant in the psychology department, is attempting to answer.Thursday, 6 July 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/sound-beginnings.phpThe Sound Beginnings program at USU, part of the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education department, recently hosted its annual summer camp on the Logan campus.Thursday, 29 June 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/racing-toward-future.phpStudents from 19 Utah schools gathered in Tooele recently to race small electric vehicles as a part of UUS’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).Monday, 12 June 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/feeding-workers.phpConstruction workers don’t usually receive this much appreciation. Crews and contractors working on the new Sorenson Legacy Center for Clinical Excellence were recently treated to a lunch by Beth Foley, dean of CEHS.Tuesday, 6 June 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/hack-garden.phpNot everyone who tries to plant a garden has the proverbial ‘green thumb,’ which is why a group of doctoral students in the ITLS program at Utah State developed a prototype indoor gardening system.Thursday, 1 June 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/nasa.phpUSU’s GEAR UP program and Space Dynamics Laboratory partnered with U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch and NASA to provide a live conversation between the International Space Station and more than 200 students from across Utah.Monday, 22 May 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/upcea.phpAn innovative teaching method is bringing increased attention to Dr. Courtney Stewart, an assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.Monday, 15 May 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/slp-grant.phpDr. Stephanie Borrie, an assistant professor of speech-language pathology, has been awarded a $300,000 National Institute of Health grant to study “conversational entrainment.”Thursday, 11 May 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/morrill.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Lifetime Achievement Award is given to those who have provided an outstanding contribution towards education and human services.Thursday, 27 April 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/app-camp.phpDr. Jody Clarke-Midura, an assistant professor with the Instructional Technologies and Learning Sciences (ITLS) department, was awarded a grant from the Center for Women and Gender (CWG) at USU in April 2017.Monday, 24 April 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/moving-to-the-music.phpChildren at USU laboratory schools were pleased to receive a visit from one of the top elementary music educators in the country this week.Monday, 10 April 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/khs-gear-up.phpFaculty members from the Kinesiology and Health Science Department at USU recently hosted a group of high school students from Wendover, Nevada.Monday, 3 April 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/cehs-rankings.php Education building “U.S. News and World Report” magazine has again named the graduate programs in Utah State University's Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services among the top tier of colleges of education in the nation.Wednesday, 15 March 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/time-money.phpCatalin “Cat” Buhusi has spent his career asking deeper questions about how one’s brain perceives the passage of time.Tuesday, 28 February 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/beth-macdonald.phpDr. Beth MacDonald is giving an important gift to the world: exceptional math teachers.Tuesday, 21 February 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/traditions-of-learning.phpTwo Utah State researchers are taking a unique approach to “makerspaces” to improve STEM education in the Native American community.Monday, 13 February 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/homeless-vets.phpDr. Jamison Fargo has committed much of his time, energy and passion towards alleviating homelessness among military veterans.Monday, 6 February 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2017/representative-of-queen-elizabeth.phpUSU was recently pleased to receive a visit from the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ontario Canada’s Lieutenant Governor. In this position, Ms. Dowdeswell is a representative of Queen Elizabeth II, who is Canada’s head of state. Tuesday, 31 January 2017https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/employability-clinic.phpNormally, wages are not a conversational topic in the workplace, but no one in this office seems to mind. For Ryan, the paystub is a source of pride—evidence that he is contributing.Friday, 9 December 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/connecting-through-robots.phpDr. Yanghee Kim, an associate professor of instructional technology and learning sciences at Utah State University, is attempting to find out.Thursday, 8 December 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/blue-ribbon.php In September 2016, U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King, Jr., announced that Edith Bowen Laboratory School (EBLS) was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.Wednesday, 30 November 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/governer-herbert-visits.phpGovernor Herbert Visits Students with Disabilities at USU in November 2016.Wednesday, 9 November 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/film-premiere.phpMobile-based intervention is found to improve students’ mental health—a newly published study in the Behavior Modification journal shows Dr. Michael Levin tackling a range of psychological issues using innovative technology.Monday, 24 October 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/happy-marriage.phpThe Secret to a Successful Marriage? Humility May Be the Answer Says USU Researcher.Friday, 23 September 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/gear-up.phpGEAR UP starts serving students in seventh grade, following them through high school graduation and their first year in college.Thursday, 22 September 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/mike-levin.phpIn Dr. Levin’s newly published study, a web-based program was used to test whether ACT could be applied to improve a variety of mental health issues at once.Thursday, 22 September 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/aggies-elevated.phpFor students with disabilities, college has its own set of challenges. USU established a revolutionary program called Aggies Elevated.Thursday, 22 September 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/groundbreaking-and-naming.phpThe groundbreaking ceremony for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services new building happened in September 2016. The Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence will provide services and care over the human lifespan.Wednesday, 7 September 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/new-faculty.phpEEJ College of Education & Human Services New Faculty 2016 releases the names of its new members. Meet the new CEHS Faculty for 2016.Thursday, 18 August 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/web-based-acceptance-commitment-therapy.phpMobile-based intervention is found to improve students’ mental health—a newly published study in the Behavior Modification journal shows Dr. Michael Levin tackling a range of psychological issues using innovative technology.Tuesday, 26 July 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/sper-new-faculty.phpWhen Tim Slocum began searching for five new staff members, he had no idea he would hire all five of his favorite applicants.Tuesday, 26 July 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/drinking-fountain.phpThere is a new drinking fountain in the Education Building! In February of 2016, Mimi Ferre, a member of the CEHS Student Council, applied for a grant to replace the drinking fountain on the first floor of the Education Building.Thursday, 14 July 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/eastmond-haiti.phpWhen Nick and Irene Eastmond arrived in Haiti earlier this year, they hoped to bolster education in that country, fostering the skills that would encourage leadership, entrepreneurship and problem-solving.Thursday, 12 May 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/nl-library.phpUtah State University researchers have received nearly $482,000 to work with libraries in Northern Utah and the junior high school students they serve.Thursday, 12 May 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/nursing-donation.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services hosted a luncheon celebrating National Nurses Week, which was held at the David B. Haight Alumni Center on Monday, May 9, 2016.Wednesday, 11 May 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/big-blue-kickball.phpBig Blue played in a game of kickball with kids from Edith Bowen Lab School’s Little Blue After School Club. A program that provides a safe and fun learning environment for kids.Tuesday, 10 May 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYwXOp3to00Watch a video regarding Michael Twohig's 2016 Researcher of the Year award.Thursday, 21 April 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/veteran-study.phpU.S. veterans who screened positive for sexual trauma in the military had a higher risk of postdeployment homelessness, with male veterans at greater risk than female veterans, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.Wednesday, 20 April 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/autism-forum.phpThe Autism Forum at USU was hosted by CEHS, and included presentations from ASSERT, Aggies Elevated, PEER and UBSC.Tuesday, 19 April 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/robins-awards.phpTwo Students from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services received a prestigious Robins Award.Monday, 18 April 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/cehs-awards-2016.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones CEHS Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 3:30-5:00 p.m., at the Edith Bowen Laboratory School Auditorium. The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the categories listed below. Thursday, 24 March 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/pornography-treatment.phpA new, first of its kind study has produced dramatic results in treating pornography addiction.Monday, 29 February 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/oral-ballam.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services bids farewell to its former dean, Oral Ballam, who served from 1967 to 1992, in what was then known as the College of Education.Saturday, 27 February 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/social-media-research.phpA new study shines some light on whether social media and gaming use were connected to dissatisfaction in marriages. In some cases, the answer was yes.Monday, 8 February 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/hardware-ranch.phpThis winter, fifth-graders from Edith Bowen Laboratory School left the classroom, headed for the mountains and took hands-on science to a whole new level.Thursday, 4 February 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/sped-teacher-shortage.phpIn a nationwide overview, Education Week examines the shortage of special education teachers that is felt in nearly every state. The story also highlights efforts at Utah State University to bring quality teaching to students all over Utah.Monday, 1 February 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/literacy-barriers.phpMuch has been said, written and researched about the need for graduates with engineering skills. But what if one of the barriers to engineering education is literacy?Monday, 11 January 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/nick-eastmond.phpDr. Nick Eastmond has pioneered education, technology and research here at Utah State University. This month he is taking his expertise to Haiti as a Fulbright Senior Scholar.Tuesday, 5 January 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2016/top-news-2015.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services finishes another year with a look back at our most popular stories of 2015. Thanks for making it a great year!Friday, 1 January 2016https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/jean-lown.phpDr. Jean Lown was recently given the Distinguished Fellow Award from the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (she is a founding member of the organization).Friday, 18 December 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/usu-influencers.phpThe Utah Statesman has released its list of USU’s most influential people, and six of the top 10 have ties to CEHS.Friday, 18 December 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/assert-in-russia.phpThis month, a new preschool center will open in Russia, modeled after Utah State University’s ASSERT. Early childhood educators from Nizhny Novgorod say the skills they learned here will change lives half a world away.Monday, 7 December 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/sborrie.phpNovel approach earns USU assistant professor national recognition When two people talk, words are just one part of the conversation.Thursday, 12 November 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/suicide-and-disabilites.phpA recent study may reveal that suicide is considered more acceptable if it’s contemplated by a person with a disability.Tuesday, 10 November 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/fifth-graders-college-software.phpFifth-graders from Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University are taking on some grown-up engineering concepts in a unique new partnership between educators and industry.Thursday, 5 November 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/new-building.phpThree years ago, Areon wanted a job, but she wasn’t sure she could ever keep one. “I have high functioning autism,” she said. “While I have a good brain on me, I’m not very good socially, and I have anxiety.”Tuesday, 3 November 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/brian-higginbotham-grant.php$7.6 million project will teach relationship skills to at-risk youth For nearly 10 years, Utah State University has offered relationship education classes to people throughout the state. Now, information will be brought to a new audience: at-risk youth.Thursday, 29 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/greenpower-gearup.phpOn Saturday, students from eleven schools in Utah and Nevada converged on the Historic Wendover Airfield for an exhibition event using the one-person electric cars they have been working on for months.Thursday, 29 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/4-grants.php4 grants address education & human service needs, bring $4.7 million to CEHS.Tuesday, 20 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/cehs-infographic.phpA summary of recent highlights from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.Monday, 19 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/gearup-32-million-granted.phpA new, $32.8 million grant will help more than 3000 Utah middle schoolers schools catch the vision of higher education—and then make the dream come true. Thursday, 8 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/debbie-fields.phpThe Journal of the Learning Sciences is the flagship journal in its field and it named an Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences assistant professor as its 2015 Early Career Reviewer of the Year.Tuesday, 6 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/jeremy-jensen-white-waves.phpWhat do you get when you combine artistic talent, cinematography, a love of extreme winter sports, and woodworking skill? You get Jeremy Jensen, the force behind White Waves, an award-winning documentary.Monday, 5 October 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/school-counselor-training.phpAmid the droves of people going back to school are a number of high school counselors. Their ultimate objective: get even more high schoolers to obtain a degree.Thursday, 24 September 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/pioneering-study-identifies-risk-veteran-homeless.phpA pioneering study reveals that a hugely disproportionate number of homeless veterans were separated from the military for misconduct.Friday, 4 September 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/TED-talks.phpThe risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias increases with age. With no current cure, we are faced with one solution: to provide the best care that we can for people living with this condition.Tuesday, 1 September 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/uplift-families-conference.php“In every single thing that we buy, we take into consideration, ‘How do I feel about this purchase?’” said Dr. Lucy Delgadillo, an associate professor in the Family, Consumer, and Human Development department.Tuesday, 25 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/itls-intermin-dept-head.phpDr. Andrew Walker took over as the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences interim department head in July, when Dr. Mimi Recker stepped down to go on sabbatical.Tuesday, 25 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/heart-costa-rica.phpIn May, members of the Utah State University Student Academy of Audiology provided 450 hearing tests and fit 60 people with hearing aids during their 11th “Mission from the hEARt.”Monday, 17 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/alzheimers.phpA revolutionary new smartphone app, developed by researchers at Utah State University and Ulster University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, could provide the key to preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.Monday, 17 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/teacher-of-the-year.phpDr. Sarah Tulane works with students who are young and not-so-young, online, and face-to-face. She prepares her students to work in the fields of gerontology, community education, graduate school, marriage and family therapy, and many other careers. Friday, 14 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/stemu-cehs.phpEarlier this month, 56 teachers from northeast Utah came here to get their hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math. Now they are returning to their own school districts, armed with exercises they can use to teach problem-solving skills.Friday, 14 August 2015https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2015/arias-story.phpMichael and Natasha Rutkowski’s time with their daughter, Aria, was too short, but the circle of lives Aria touched extends far beyond them, to the family and friends, donors, and nurses who helped take care of her.Friday, 6 March 2015https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/5/25/23699374/usu-rehabilitation-counseling-masters-degree-program-among-tops-nationUSU’s vocational rehabilitation counseling master’s degree program ranks 6th nationally and was the highest-rated graduate program in Utah, according to U.S. News and World Reporthttp://archive.tveyes.com/8383/15016/3a52b828-0806-41ca-ae03-619a97ef5b42/KSTU_06-23-2023_21.26.39.mp4USU's ASSERT program celebrates 20 yearshttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/biotechnology-camp-2026.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/infant-hearing-screenings.phpThe National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), a research center that has pioneered a universal hearing screening program for infants, recently joined the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice in CEHS. The move is anothehttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/hamilton-indigenous-scholar-fund.phpAssistant Professor Megan Hamilton, a proud member of the White Earth Nation and the Pillager Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, dedicated her life to creating inclusive spaces in STEM education, particularly for Indigenous and marginalized communitieshttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/ncademi.phpA four-year, $7.2M National Center on Accessible Digital Education Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI, pronounced n-CAD-emy) officially launched at Utah State University in October 2024. The national center is part of the Institute for Disability Research, https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/singin-film.phpMore than 65 people with dementia or memory impairment and their caregivers attended a showing of the classic 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain on August 20, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC). The state-funded center is houhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/extramural-expenditures.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) recognizes its researchers for generating $46M in extramural expenditures that occurred over FY2024. These monies “provide the opportunity for CEHS scholars to address critical problems https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/editors-in-chief.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/pay-it-forward.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/logan-high-gallery.phpGallery of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces by students at Logan High School.https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2020/2020-02-28-prevention-education-initiatives.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to creating a campus climate where students can succeed. CEHS supports the efforts of USU in preventing and responding to sexual misconduct.https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/substance-use-network.phpNow in its third year, the Time to Act ECHO: Substance Use network has worked with service providers in 25 Utah counties and reached participants in 19 other states. The program brings people together online to share ideas and learn from experts, helping https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/indigenous-knowledge-in-classrooms.phpAssociate Professors Melissa Tehee and Breanne Litts were awarded a Spencer Foundation grant to advance cultural awareness and Indigenous knowledge in K-12 classrooms. The researchers are implementing a community focused approach that emphasizes close colhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/tom-higbee-abai-fellow.phpSpecial Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department Head Tom Higbee, Ph.D., has been named as an ABAI Fellow by the Association for Behavior Analysis International. The recognition highlights Higbee’s contributions to the behavior analysis field ovhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/college-rankings.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/usu-faculty-awardees.phpFaculty in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education of Human Services were recently honored for their exceptional contributions and service at the 2026 University Faculty Awards. Ronald Gillam, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Schttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/college-award-recipients.phpStudents, faculty, and staff in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences were recognized for their excellence in teaching, mentorship, academics, and service for the 2025-26 academic year. “Our team is doing meaningful work https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/disability-advocacy-day.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/idrpp-blue-plate-research-event.phpMatthew Wappett, Ph.D., executive director of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, recently presented at Blue Plate Research, a health and wellbeing series that highlights research at USU. Wappett discussed the growing need for menhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2022/adrd-research-center.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University recently secured state legislative funding of $850,000 per year to support a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Center. This center will provide research, training, https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/untitled.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/alzheimers-prevention-health-fair.phpThe Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center is hosting its second annual health fair focused on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and dementia awareness and prevention. The fair is a collaborative project with USU faculty who have expertise in psychology,https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/cec-outstanding-advisor.phpHeather Weese, professional practice assistant professor in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling (SPERC), is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor Award from the Council for Exceptional Children. The award recognizes an https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/jones-nrmera-keynote.phpSuzanne Jones, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at USU was honored to present a keynote address at the Northern Rocky Mountain Education Researchers Association conference in October. Jones highlighted foundational theorihttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/professors-boost-stem-knowledge.phpUSU professors Max Longhurst and Kimberly Lott dedicate much of their time and energy teaching future educators the fundamental concepts of STEM. Their methods prioritize hands-on discovery and inquisitiveness because they know that the best way to help chttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/isls-fellowship-recipient.phpThe International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), an international and interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the research of learning in all forms, has inducted USU Professor Mimi Recker from the Department of Instructional Technology and Lhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/aira-app.phpAira, a visual interpreting app that provides services for the blind and low-vision community, is now available for students, faculty, and staff at USU. Access to the app is made possible through a one-year pilot program funded by the Institute for Disabihttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/collaboratory-for-innovation-in-teaching-and-leadership-1.phpThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, with the generous support of the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, announces the Utah State University Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership led by Nate Justis, Ph.D., principal https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/gear-up-cohort-completed.phpUSU STARS GEAR UP college advisers recently welcomed students from the program’s fourth cohort to decompress from the stress of finals at the Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville campus. Beginning in seventh grade, the program services an entire gradehttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/physical-therapy.phpThe Sorenson Center, a community-facing clinical services facility at USU, has recently added physical therapy services focused on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and aquatic therapy to its service lines. The new clinic features a Hydroworx pool thahttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/customized-employment-grant.phpThis fall, the Center for Employment & Inclusion at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) begins research into an innovative approach to employing people with significant support needs. A nearly $750K Field Initiated Projects grhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/exceptional-utah-teachers.phpAssistant Professors Tye Campbell and Qi Si, within the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, were recently awarded ULEAD (Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education) grants from the Utah State Board of Education. The researchhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/gear-up-biotech-camp.phpUtah middle school students from Logan, Ogden, and the Salt Lake City metropolitan area gained hands-on STEM experience during a two-day Biotech Camp in July. The USU STARS GEAR UP program provides students with science, technology, engineering, and math https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/leadership-fellows.phpThe Dean’s Leadership Fellow Program, which was introduced to CEHS faculty and staff late last year, has announced the leadership fellows who will participate in the program for 2025. The program will give fellows insight into the administrative and operahttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/sylvia-read-appointed-to-wested-board-of-directors.phpSylvia Read, Ph.D., associate dean for accreditation and undergraduate studies in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of WestEd, one of the country’s leading nonpartisan researhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/mental-health-care.phpThe Sorenson Center offers a variety of community-facing mental health services through three specialty service areas: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Psychology and Counseling. Services are provided in person on the Lhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/hello.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/test.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2021/kelie-hess-gallery.phpThe Sorenson Center’s Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery hosted an exhibit of the visual art of Kelie Hess in fall of 2020.https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/new-faculty-2023.phpMeet the newest faculty members in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Resources. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/06/09/jana-riess-religion-can-help-lgbtq/So far in USU prof’s longitudinal psychology study, religion has been a net positive for the mental health of some LGBTQ members. As a queer former Latter-day Saint, he’s surprised by this, too.https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/3newtherapistsjoinSCCE.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/cehs-week-2023.php