The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology

10/10/2026

Welcome home, alumni! ❤️🩶

10/09/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards!

Your journeys may have started in our classrooms, but your passions and dedication have made an impact in communities around the world. Thank you for everything that you do!

10/08/2026

"I've had four different experiences in a classroom, and they have each taught me different things that I will continue to carry on with me throughout my life."

Before graduating in May, Lana Lallathin talked to us about her experience as a Middle Childhood Education major and shared her upcoming plans.

10/07/2026

College classrooms bring together students and faculty with a wide range of beliefs, values and perspectives. But are institutions doing enough to help faculty navigate those differences?

A new national study led by Matt Mayhew, William Ray and Marie Adamson Flesher Professor of Educational Administration and director of Ohio State's College Impact Laboratory, found strong faculty support for campus policies and practices that serve students of all religious, spiritual and secular backgrounds. The research also highlights the importance of creating opportunities for constructive dialogue across intellectual, political and religious differences.

Watch this video to learn more about the findings and their impact on higher education: https://bit.ly/4hO8vLF.

Faculty are the most important persons influencing student learning...

10/06/2026

New research from Erin Fox, a recent doctoral graduate of our Human Development and Family Science program, and Kelly Purtell, an associate professor in the program, found that preschool teachers overwhelmingly support play-based learning, with nearly 97% agreeing it supports academic success.

The study also highlights the need to help families better understand the role of play in preparing children for school. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3VmrZ2q.

Play-based curricula is linked to academic success, yet urban teachers report lower perceived support from families

10/04/2026

Congratulations to Wenfan Frank Chen on receiving the 2026 EHE New Leader Award! 👏

An alum of the Hospitality Management program, Chen has grown from student leader to hospitality executive, mentor and industry partner, building a career that spans hotel operations, consulting, entrepreneurship and hospitality education.

He remains deeply connected to Ohio State, serving on the Hospitality Management Advisory Board and mentoring hundreds of students while helping create new opportunities for future Buckeyes in the hospitality industry.

Learn more about Chen's achievements and RSVP for the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Reception on Oct. 8 to celebrate his award: https://bit.ly/4hv7FTC.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to Kerry Dixon, an alum of the college's doctoral program in education, on receiving the 2026 EHE Meritorious Service Award! 👏

Dixon has built a career centered on education, arts leadership and community engagement, from teaching art history and curating exhibitions at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to founding nonprofit education organizations and advancing innovative STEM-art learning opportunities.

A dedicated advocate for education and service, she has supported countless learners through civic leadership, volunteerism and mentorship, while also strengthening alumni engagement and global opportunities during her time with the College of Education and Human Ecology.

Learn more about Dixon's achievements and RSVP for the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Reception on Oct. 8 to celebrate her award: https://bit.ly/4hsqFDL.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Doug Dunlap on receiving the 2026 EHE Meritorious Service Award! 👏

An EHE alum with a degree in education, Dunlap spent his career teaching physical and health education in Ohio schools while also coaching numerous sports and helping individuals improve their health and wellness as a certified Medical Exercise Specialist.

He continues his commitment to serving others as chaplain and wellness director for CareSpring Senior Living Communities and as president of Ohio State’s Alumni Club of Butler County.

Learn more about Dunlap's achievements and RSVP for the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Reception on Oct. 8 to celebrate his award: https://bit.ly/4rIEp0x.

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Jacqueline Wilkins on receiving the 2026 EHE Career Achievement Award! 👏

A two-time EHE alumna of our Human Development and Family Relations program, Wilkins has spent more than three decades advancing community-engaged scholarship, prevention education and family well-being.

She has served in numerous leadership roles across Ohio State and has helped secure more than $75 million in funding to support research and programs serving children, families and communities in Ohio and beyond.

Learn more about Wilkins' achievements and RSVP for the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Reception on Oct. 8 to celebrate her award: https://bit.ly/4zddw7C.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Jeffrey D. James on receiving the 2026 EHE Career Achievement Award! 👏

A graduate of our doctoral Sport Management program, James is the Mode L. Stone Distinguished Professor of Sport Management at Florida State University. His research explores the psychological connections people form with sports teams and the cognitive and behavioral consequences of such connections.

A nationally recognized scholar and mentor, James has been named a Research Fellow of the North American Society of Sport Management, the Sport Marketing Association and the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Learn more about James’ achievements and RSVP for the 2026 EHE Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Reception on Oct. 8 to celebrate his award: https://bit.ly/4dcCtaH.