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Wayne Wright and Virak Chan surrounded by students from the Royal University of Phnom Penh.

“Wonderful partners”: Cambodian university collaboration leads to workshop, training, recruitment, and research

The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) invited two College of Education faculty members to give a workshop to the public on “AI for Language Teaching and Assessment” – just one of the many ways that these Boilermaker Educators collaborate…

July 22, 2026

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Heather Servaty-Seib

Thanatologist/psychologist says farewell to Purdue, continues at Temple U

Renowned thanatologist and psychologist Heather L. Servaty-Seib said farewell to Purdue University on June 19 after nearly 26 years to become vice provost for undergraduate education at Temple University. Throughout her Purdue career, she championed student well-being, integrating those efforts…

July 20, 2026

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Wessel-Powell’s new book discusses intersections of school equity, advocacy, place-based literacy

Publication Title Cultivating Equity Literacy in Schools and Communities Author Christy Wessel-Powell, Alexandra Panos, Casey Pennington, and Regina Weir  Publisher Routledge Publication Date May 28, 2026 About the Book Cultivating Equity Literacy in Schools and Communities begins by introducing the topics and…

July 17, 2026

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Hua Hua Chang next to Yonsei University. IMPS 2026, July 21-24, Short Courses July 20.

H.H. Chang delivers keynote address at 2026 IMPS

Hua Hua Chang, the Charles R. Hicks Chair Professor of Educational Psychology and Research Methodology, gave a keynote address at the 2026 International Meeting of the Psychometric Society (IMPS), in Seoul, Republic of Korea (July 22). His talk was titled…

July 13, 2026

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A Purdue student teacher sitting at a desk with an elementary school student.

NCTQ gives College’s elementary teacher prep program an A+ for teaching reading

West Lafayette, Indiana—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in Purdue University’s College of Education earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. Bachelor of…

June 25, 2026

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Two students working together on the wiring of a miniature car.

‘Students we serve are capable of great things’: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides funding for summer program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded a $200,000 grant to the College of Education’s Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I) to support the general operations of the GER²I Summer Residential Program. The two-year grant (2026–2028) will help sustain and…

June 17, 2026

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Yan Ping Xin

Xin receives Kinley Trust award to research elementary math problem-solving

Yan Ping Xin, professor of special education in the Department of Educational Studies,received a 2026 Clifford B. Kinley Trust award to support her research in mathematics problem solving. Her project, “The Effect of Model-based Problem Posing (COMPS+PP) on Math Problem-Solving…

June 4, 2026

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Kathyrn Obenchain and Megan Percell and their new book,

Obenchain, Purcell’s new book shows how to make social studies developmentally appropriate

Publication Title Early Childhood Social Studies: Purpose, Content, and Methods from a Developmental Perspective Author Kathryn M. Obenchain (College of Education), Megan L. Purcell (College of Health and Human Sciences) Publisher Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Publication Date May 1,…

June 3, 2026

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Janet Alsup with her new book,

New book by Alsup

Publication Title Critical Reflections on Leading in Educational Contexts: Entering Identity Portals Author Janet Alsup Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date May 2, 2026 About the Book This book is a written account of a qualitative, narrative-based critical autoethnography exploring the…

June 1, 2026

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A large group of College of Education graduates on stage, smiling for a photo.

‘You are a treasure hunter, a treasure seeker, a treasure giver’: Celebrating future teachers

The College of Education held its Spring 2026 Teacher Education Pinning Ceremony in Loeb Playhouse followed by a reception in Stewart Center’s west lobby (May 14). Phillip J. VanFossen, who was appointed the College’s Suzi and Dale Gallagher Dean of…

May 29, 2026

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Terron Phillips holding a certificate and giving Wayne Wright a high five.

‘Highlight of the academic year’: College’s spring awards

The College of Education held its annual Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards and Recognition Ceremony on April 24, 2026.  “Our faculty, staff, and students are collaborative and motivated people who take on what are often very challenging tasks,” said Phillip J….

May 27, 2026

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Mark Eutsler, Eric Holcomb, and Jay Gephart standing outside in front of a parade.

He Loves A Parade: Alum Eutsler co-chairs 500 Festival Parade for 30 years

When the 70th Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade steps off at noon in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, May 23, alumnus and Education Engagement board member Mark Eutsler (MSEd Administration & Curriculum ’84) will be celebrating the 30th year he has co-chaired the parade….

May 21, 2026

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