Counselor Education Program Names Diana Pedraza Harrison as the Inaugural First Alumna of the Year
In honor of her dedication to the field of mental health counseling and her outstanding contributions to her community, Diana Pedraza Harrison, ‘20 B.A. Psychology, ‘22 M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, was the clear choice for the Counselor Education Program’s inaugural Alum of the Year award. With multiple nominations from colleagues like Nicole Espinosa, Diana is an “exemplar of…
Michelle Zochowski-Tullio honored as the 2024 School Psychology Alum of the Year
We are thrilled to announce Michelle Zochowski-Tullio as the recipient of the 2024 School Psychology Alum of the Year award. Michelle's outstanding contributions to the field of psychology, her unwavering dedication to education and the UNLV community make her an exemplary choice for this honor.
Michelle is a Rebel through and through. She completed her double major B.A. in psychology and…
COE Accessibility Office Hours
Friday, May 3 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | CEB 350A & via Zoom
Learn more about the importance of digital accessibility, equity, and inclusion in higher education and how you can work toward centering accessibility in your course design and beyond (because accessibility should never be an afterthought). COE students, faculty, graduate/teaching assistants, and staff are invited to get real-time…
In Remembrance: Geraldine (Gerrie) Cowden
Geraldine (Gerrie) Cowden passed away earlier this week. Gerrie was not only an integral member of UNLV at the Honors College, but she was also a student in our school counseling program.
Faculty who worked alongside Gerrie spoke of her always being a teacher, mentor, and guide. She often called upon the stories of her past to explain the complexities of the present. It was a privilege to…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree!
Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and…
Summit on Nevada Education Keynote Speaker
The College of Education is thrilled to announce this year’s Summit on Nevada Education luncheon keynote speaker:
Glenna Gallo (‘97, BS Special Education), the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education.
About the Summit
The annual Summit on Nevada Education welcomes educators, administrators, policymakers,…
Wonderful Washoe Rebel
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree!
Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel
We're looking for outstanding educators and human services professionals who have graduated from one of our programs and is living and/or working Washoe County, Nevada.
Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond to serve Northern Nevada's community? Nominate them by Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. We'll select one winner and up to five honorable mentions, who will be…
Applications for Spring 2024 Scholarships Due Sept. 30
In support of student success, the College of Education has received generous funding from donors to facilitate scholarships available specifically for full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Applications for these need-based scholarships are currently available and due by Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Applicants have to only fill out one online form (with the responses to their…
Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to all the students who have been selected for scholarships for the Fall 2023 semester. Your hard work and dedication have been truly impressive, and we commend you for your remarkable achievements. We thank everyone who applied and our generous donors who have made it possible for us to offer these scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing programs within…
School Psychology Bestows Inaugural Alumni of the Year Award to Dr. Keri Altig
On April 28, 2023, the UNLV School Psychology program honored Dr. Keri Altig as the inaugural School Psychology Alumna of the Year.
With a remarkable record of service spanning over 13 years, Dr. Altig is a psychological services coordinator for the Clark County School District. Having completed her undergraduate studies at UNLV, she earned her Ed.S. and Ph.D. in special education.*…