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  1. William A. Smith Named 2025 Men of IMPACT Juneteenth Honoree

    Distinguished Professor William A. Smith has been recognized as one of IMPACT Magazine’s 2025 Men of Impact , a national honor celebrating those who create lasting change in their communities. Smith is widely known for introducing the framework of Racial Battle Fatigue, a language that has helped scholars, students, and individuals better understand and articulate the emotional and physical toll of racism. He is distinguished not only by his substantial contributions to the field but also by his eminent positions within the university.

    Friday, July 11, 2025 10:50 AM

  2. AERA names Distinguished Professor William A. Smith as 2025 Fellow

    The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the selection of 29 exemplary scholars as 2025 AERA Fellows, Distinguished Professor of Education, Culture, & Society William A. Smith among them. Dr. Smith joins Laurence Parker, Chair and Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy, as the second AERA fellow in the College of Education.

    Saturday, March 08, 2025 09:06 AM

  3. CoEdu Graduate Student Featured in BBC Video

    Meet Abbey Salamera, a CoEdu graduate student in Education, Culture, and Society (ECS), who was recently featured in the video “Supporting mental wellbeing to empower success” presented by the David Eccles School of Business and produced by the BBC. As the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement & Belonging (SEB), Abbey plays a key role in planning belonging events and collaborating with affinity organizations to build community.

    Thursday, February 20, 2025 02:49 PM

  4. Distinguished Professor William A. Smith Named Top-200 Scholar in National 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Rankings

    We are delighted to announce that Distinguished Professor William A. Smith has been named in the national 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings! This marks Professor Smith's second appearance on the distinguished list, following his previous recognition in 2023.

    Thursday, January 09, 2025 09:17 AM

  5. William A. Smith named Distinguished Professor

    Celebrate the appointment of William A. Smith as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah’s College of Education. Recognized for his pioneering work on racial battle fatigue and his commitment to equity in education, his influence extends globally.

    Thursday, May 02, 2024 11:16 AM

  6. Increasing Teacher Pay? Yes. Tying It to School Voucher Expansion? No, Says Dr. Alex Hyres

    Gov. Cox recently announced his plan to increase teacher pay, but Dr. Alex Hyres spotted a potential problem.

    Monday, December 19, 2022 12:00 AM

  7. First Year M.Ed. Student Javier H. Hernandez Writes Op-Ed

    Javier H. Hernandez uses the lessons from Dr. Leticia Alvarez Gutiérrez's class to speak publicly on Affirmative Action.

    Monday, November 28, 2022 12:00 AM

  8. ECS Student Pens SL Trib Op-Ed

    Silence on racism is not neutral - students and teachers fear speaking out.

    Thursday, November 17, 2022 07:00 AM

  9. ECS Faculty Win Awards in 3 Categories

    Drs. Alvarez Gutiérrez, Benally, and Hyres were recognized for excelling in social justice, service, and teaching.

    Thursday, June 23, 2022 11:00 AM

  10. Dr. Francisco Gutiérrez and Team to Research the Role of Mathematics in American Indian Boarding Schools

    Monday, April 04, 2022 11:00 AM

  11. ECS Faculty Awarded 5-Year Department of Education Grant to Advance Multilingual Learning in Utah Schools

    Monday, October 11, 2021 12:14 PM

  12. Juan Carlos Fernandez Wins Foreign Language Teacher Award

    Juan Carlos Fernandez Wins Foreign Language Teacher Award

    Friday, May 07, 2021 02:28 PM

  13. Former ECS Graduate, Dr. Ana Antunes, Recognized for Elevating Youth Voices

    Dr. Ana Antunes has been recognized by URBAN leadership for her work mentoring and helping students of color get into the University of Utah.

    Wednesday, April 07, 2021 02:49 PM

  14. Anne K. Innis, ECS Grad, Named Director

    Anne K. Innis, ECS PhD Graduate, Named Director of Professional Education. Anne brings a passion for social justice to the program and will focus on high-impact instruction and program growth.

    Wednesday, March 03, 2021 03:58 PM

  15. Chelsie Acosta, M.Ed. student, authors Salt Lake Tribune op-ed

    Chelsie's editorial, "Black Lives Matter in School; Racism, Disposability and Dehumanization within Education," was written as part of Dr. Alvarez Gutiérrez’s ECS 7820: Juvenile (In)Justice & Education seminar.

    Wednesday, December 09, 2020 11:23 AM

  16. Former Ph.D. student, Dr. Josephine Amoakoh co-authors an article with Dr. William Smith

    “Diamonds on the Sole of Their Boots”: The Experiences of African Immigrant Men in STEM Careers in the USA has been published in "Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men"

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020 03:22 PM

  17. Maleia Boyd, graduate student, pens op-ed for Salt Lake Tribune

    The piece, "Stop the school to prison pipeline", was written in conjunction with Dr. Alvarez Gutiérrez’s ECS 7820: Juvenile (In)Justice & Education seminar.

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020 02:00 PM

  18. F-SCDRP opinion piece published in Education Week

    Dr. Leticia Alvarez Gutiérrez along with the Family-School Collaboration Design Research Project published in Education Week: Family-School Relationships Are the Missing Link in COVID-19 Era Education

    Friday, October 09, 2020 01:06 PM

Last Updated: 10/10/25