Education & Human Development

Education & Human Development

First-gen student pursued her passion at UofL to discover her calling as an educator

Part of Jordyn Hunter always knew she belonged in a classroom. Her passion for helping others led her to UofL, where she became a first-generation...
MiKayla Morton

Social justice award recipient, UofL grad hopes to change the sports industry

MiKayla Morton, a graduate of the College of Education and Human Development, was always involved in sports. A track-and-field standout throughout her middle and...
2022 UofL graduate Crystal Simmons-Chukalas and her family.

UofL graduate finally gets her degree after Covid-19 forced a career reset

Two words that describe 2022 UofL graduate Crystal Simmons-Chukalas are: intentional and ambitious. The New York City native started her bachelor’s degree at Hunter...
Piper Marie Midle, May 2022 graduation speaker

CEHD’s Piper Midle to be afternoon ceremony’s student speaker at commencement

Piper Marie Midle, a member of the Cardinal Marching Band receiving her bachelor of science in secondary education in mathematics, is the scheduled afternoon...

UofL selects second cohort of ‘ascending star’ researchers

A University of Louisville program meant to help ascending star faculty shine even brighter has named nine researchers and scholars to its second cohort. The...
alumnus Connor May playing the trumpet on a bridge at dusk

Beyond compare: UofL Magazine readers discover how an anthem came alive

When UofL was preparing to launch its new Here & Beyond advertising campaign, planners knew it needed a sound like no other. Enter alumnus Connor...

It takes a village Speed School student with autism thrives thanks to support from...

When Ben Mitchell arrived at UofL to study engineering, he might have been a little more lost than an average freshman. As a 17-year-old...
Students in class at the College of Education and Human Development

UofL implements additional efforts to meet classroom needs throughout Kentucky

A program aimed at addressing teacher shortages is the result of a partnership with UofL’s College of Education and Human Development and the Ohio...
Ahmad Washington

UofL faculty explores hip-hop culture in counseling and education

A passion for hip-hop studies and culture drives Ahmad Washington’s research and practice in counselor education, recognizing hip-hop for its therapeutic value. As an associate...
Master Educator Course students

ROTC program instructors and leaders from throughout the U.S. benefit from UofL course

A unique program between the College of Education and Human Development and the U.S. Army Cadet Command is educating college instructors and leaders for...