Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo

GSE student receives prestigious language education award for cultural exchange program

2/28/23

The award recognized “Global Reach,” a unique language exchange program that Guo developed in collaboration with Ying Zhao, director of the foreign language education program at Capital Normal University (CNU) in Beijing.

Education Matters March

3/23/23

Billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott recently made a $10 million gift to the nonprofit organization, The Literacy Lab, where UB GSE alumna Heather Jenkins, PhD ’11, serves as chief executive officer.

Learn Magazine: Going beyond the mission statement

1/11/23

New faculty signal a transformational era. University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education executes groundbreaking hiring initiatives to search for new faculty.

GSE’s new funding opportunities to recruit world-class PhD students

12/6/22

Driven by a commitment to remove barriers for exceptional students, UB GSE will offer new funding opportunities of up to $38,000 for full-time, on-campus PhD students beginning in the 2023-24 academic year.

UB Teacher Residency Program awarded $3.5 million

10/11/22

GSE's Teacher Residency Program, a nationwide model for addressing the country’s K-12 teacher shortage, has been awarded $3.5 million to expand its reach in WNY.

Looking back at 2022

1/31/23

GSE faculty share expertise during back-to-school season

UB announces new master’s program

12/13/22

The Graduate School of Education has added the educational culture, policy and society EdM program to its academic offerings for 2023.

School News

Three former Black Panther Party members will speak during a virtual event on March 27
3/22/23
The forum, “Comrade Sisters and The Leadership of Black Women Organizers,” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27.
UB GSE launches gifted education advanced certificate program
3/14/23
The program prepares teachers to meet the unique intellectual, emotional and social needs of gifted learners.
GSE researcher examines challenges of family-school liaison at bilingual school
3/7/23
Jasmine Alvarado presents issues of race, class and power in publication, allowing readers to understand schools as racialized institutions.

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Alumni Faces & Voices

"I had a tremendous opportunity to learn from some of the best faculty."

1/23/23

Paula Ganyard, MLS ’96

Library Director, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

“The research component project was one of the highlights of my degree program.”

1/23/23

Nosisi Feza, PhD ’09

Professor, University of South Africa

"The LIFTS program helped me understand who I am as a leader."

1/23/23

Casandra Wright, EdM ’03

Associate Superintendent, Buffalo Public Schools

"It’s all about having the right support around you. Anything is possible."

1/23/23

Amanda Knapp, BS ’00, EdM ’03

Associate Vice Provost and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

“It’s important for everybody to remember that technology itself will never replace an educator.”

1/23/23

Alie Kuitems, EdM ’09

Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Charter School for Applied Technologies

"Persistence embodies, for me, the number one value that a person needs in life. The challenges will always come ... You have to know what it is you’re working toward.”

1/23/23

Joelle Formato, EdM ’15

Founder and Head of School, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School

"One of the things that I do all the time as a school psychologist is make sure the children who come into my office know how brilliant and special they are, no matter what."

1/23/23

Desiree Williams, MA/AC ’15

School Psychologist, Hamlin Park Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy

"I did my business model on the idea of creating an outsource company that would facilitate the student-athlete feedback process."

3/3/23

Jennifer Cross, BA '92, EdM '94
Vice President of Professional Services, Game Plan and Managing Director of Athlete Viewpoint

Michael Cross, BA '91, EdM '93
Athletic Director for New Business Development, Penn State University and Board Member, Game Plan