In memoriam: Frank Benjamin Wilderson
Dr. Frank Benjamin Wilderson, Jr. recently passed away at the age of 94. Wilderson spent 37 years at the University of Minnesota, retiring in 1999.
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What does it mean to work in an EBD classroom?
When people think of teaching, they often imagine rows of desks, neat lesson plans, and eager students. But for those working in emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) classrooms, the reality is both more challenging and more rewarding.
READ STORYWhat is early childhood special education (ECSE)–and why you should consider a master’s degree?
You’ve probably heard of special education, but what about early childhood special education (ECSE)? This area focuses on working with young children, from birth to 6, who have developmental delays or disabilities.
READ STORYWinners announced in educational technology Tools Competition, partner of UMN/CEHD
The Tools Competition is a multi-million dollar funding opportunity for educational technology (edtech) innovation. It is a program of Renaissance Philanthropy and run in partnership with the University of Minnesota and the Digital Harbor Foundation.
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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
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David DeLiema named 2025 McKnight Presidential Fellow
Dr. David DeLiema was recently named a 2025 McKnight Presidential Fellow. This prestigious three-year award recognizes exceptional mid-career faculty who have recently been promoted to associate professor.
READ STORYIn memoriam: Lynn S. Fuchs
Dr. Lynn S. Fuchs passed away on May 7, 2025 at her son's home with her family. Fuchs graduated from the University of Minnesota with a PhD in educational psychology in 1981.
READ STORYQME program celebrates student achievements at end-of-year event
On May 5, the Department of Educational Psychology's quantitative methods in education (QME) program hosted its annual end-of-year celebration, bringing together students and faculty to reflect on another successful academic year.
READ STORYEd Psych Students Awarded 2025–2026 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
Two students from the Department of Educational Psychology have been awarded the prestigious Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) for the 2025–2026 academic year.
READ STORYDr. Nidhi Kohli Presents at UConn’s Interdisciplinary Seminar Series on Statistical Methodology
Dr. Nidhi Kohli, Royal and Virginia Anderson Professor of Quantitative Methods in Education and quantitative methods in education program coordinator, was recently invited to present a seminar at the University of Connecticut (UConn).
READ STORYMatthew Lau receives the Distinguished Alumni Award
The Department of Educational Psychology's school psychology program is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Matthew Lau! This award honors program alumni who have made exemplary contributions to the field.
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