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Graduate School of Education scholars to share research at the 2025 AERA conference
4/8/25
More than 65 faculty, staff, alumni and student scholars from across the University at Buffalo and the Graduate School of Education will lead and participate in unique sessions at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). AERA will be held in person in Denver, Colorado, from April 23-25, 2025.
Leading with equity: GSE researcher’s book advances culturally responsive supervision
4/1/25
Ian Mette’s new book empowers educators to center culture, identity and justice in instructional supervision.
GSE alumna receives prestigious award for championing social justice, advocacy in psychology
3/25/25
Monica J. Johnson, a 2020 graduate of the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education’s counseling psychology and school psychology PhD program, recently received the Early Career Social Justice Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17’s Early Career Professionals Committee.
March 2025: A model for mentorship
3/20/25
A recent journal article from researchers at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education sheds light on the transformative power of culturally rooted mentorship between Latino faculty and students.
UB educator honored with nation’s highest teaching award
3/11/25
Harry O’Malley wins the PAEMST, the nation’s top honor for math and science teaching excellence.
UB Teach alumna earns grant from the Buffalo Bills
3/4/25
Breanna Pelonero, EdM ’22, was selected as the grand prize winner of the Buffalo Bills and M&T Bank’s Touchdown for Teachers program.
Expert: As AI chatbots replace internet search, digital literacy may get worse
2/27/25
The lack of digital literacy understanding and skills is a widespread problem, and one that requires attention at the policy level, says Heidi Julien.
New UB GSE course teaches Black history through children’s literature
2/25/25
A new course in the Graduate School of Education is bringing an innovative approach to teaching Black history to educators by combining children’s literature with social studies to create a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience.
February 2025: GSE scholar's anti-racism research draws national acclaim
2/20/25
2024 brought critical acclaim to the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education’s assistant professor Brittany Jones, PhD, and her research on anti-racist social studies teacher education.
A mission for systemic change
2/11/25
Richard Williams, a University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education doctoral student, is on a mission to spark systemic change. Through his new book, scholarly collaboration and feature in The New York Times, Williams is amplifying critical conversations about the intersection of race, mental health and education.

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June 2025: Prepare, not scare: UB faculty publish book on helping children navigate digital media
6/12/25
New book by GSE’s Stephanie Fredrick and Amanda Nickerson offers adults practical tools to address cyberbullying among youth.
May 2025: GSE student awarded fellowship on ethnic identities and mental health
5/15/25
Jane-Roz Abbe, a mental health counseling student, is helping young people embrace their identities and build community through a new youth fellowship focused on healing and empowerment.
Wang to receive President’s Medal at GSE commencement
5/13/25
X. Christine Wang will receive UB's President’s Medal, recognizing her leadership, service and lasting contributions to the UB community.
Former UB athlete is inspiring Buffalo youth
5/9/25
Current GSE student Taji Johnson launched the Become a Bull mentoring program to show Buffalo youth that college is an attainable goal.
A free, family-friendly event led by UB faculty members Noemi Waight and Ryan Rish
5/7/25
The event will explore the science of cycling through STEM stations, bike-related activities and a community ride led by Slow Roll Buffalo.
UB to host community STEMcyclists Extravaganza celebrating NSF’s 75th anniversary
5/6/25
UB STEMCyclists hosts NSF STEM Day: Sat., May 10, 9am–2pm at Rotary Field, South Campus (Winspear & Bailey, near Clark Hall).
From classroom to conference: GSE students win case study competition at CSPA-NYS
5/6/25
Four GSE students put their knowledge and leadership to the test—and earned top honors at a statewide competition. Kingsley Arthur, Jayda Holmes, Phoenix McClinton and Sunettee Sharpe, all students in GSE’s higher education and student affairs master’s program, earned top recognition at the College Student Personnel Association of New York State Annual Conference.
GSE students to be recognized at UB’s Celebration of Student Academic Excellence
4/29/25
GSE students will be honored at UB’s 2025 Celebration of Student Excellence for contributions to research, equity, and education.
PhD candidate researches lead exposure’s impact on children, advocates for policy change
4/22/25
Leah Bartlo, a GSE PhD candidate, is leading research on how to support children affected by long-term lead exposure.
April 2025: Rethinking STEM identity: GSE scholar explores how students see themselves in STEM
4/17/25
Jennifer Tripp, an educator and postdoctoral research associate at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education, and her team have been awarded a SUNY Research Seed Grant for their project, “Development and Validation of a STEM Identity Inventory for Grades 4-12 Students.” This grant provides $40,000 to pilot critical research aimed at redefining and measuring STEM identity among students.

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