UK College of Education

06/04/2026

“Sharing leading-edge research on a national stage helps ensure the important work happening at UK is part of the conversations shaping the future of education." — UK College of Education Dean Nick Pace.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 22, 2026) — Several from the University of Kentucky College of Education took part in the world’s largest gathering of education researchers at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Big Blue Bee champion Oliviah Braun heads to the Scripps National Spelling Bee today, representing the University of Kentucky College of Education and Central Kentucky. We have some special messages for her as she competes for the Scripps Cup. University of Kentucky Scripps National Spelling Bee

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our nearly 1,000 students on the Spring 2026 Dean's List in the College of Education! Tag someone whose name you recognize. And if you believe your name was accidentally omitted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also read the dean's list at the link in the comments.

05/21/2026

Hi, it’s Terrena! I’m a secondary social studies major and I’m taking over the story today and answering your questions 🧐 💙

05/19/2026

A new book by Dr. Jonathan Thomas explores how connecting elementary math to everyday human values can deepen student learning and engagement.

Professional News UK professor explores meaning, values in elementary math in new book By Amanda Nelson Tuesday Jonathan Thomas is a professor of mathematics education and acting chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning in the UK College of Education. Photo provided. LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 19,....

05/15/2026

The future is taking shape at the UK College of Education. Plans are being made for Seaton Center, Dickey Hall, and Taylor Education Building to undergo a $77 million renovation. Read more about this exciting project: https://bit.ly/4dckjWT

05/11/2026

The Counselor Education program at the University of Kentucky College of Education is among the top in the nation, according to 2026 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Housed in the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education, the program is ranked 6th among rehabilitation counseling programs.

“I remain proud of the outstanding, committed faculty and staff associated with the Counselor Education program here at the University of Kentucky. Because of this commitment, we have remained in the top 10 percent of all Rehabilitation Counseling Programs nationally for several years,” said Keith B. Wilson, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC, CRC, professor and chair of the Counselor Education program.

Read more: https://education.uky.edu/news/uks-counselor-education-program-6th-nationally-latest-rankings

05/11/2026

Kentuckians working to strengthen su***de prevention efforts across the state are invited to join the next statewide mental health roundtable, taking place Tuesday, May 12. Read more on UKNow.

Kentuckians working to strengthen su***de prevention efforts across the state are invited to join the next statewide mental health roundtable, taking place May 12.