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We’re excited to announce Aisha Bowe as the Marsal Family School of Education 2026 Commencement Speaker! A former NASA rocket scientist, Bowe now works to expand access to STEM education and opportunities. 🎟️ This is a ticketed event.

Join us May 11–13 for the Foundations of Practice-Based Teacher Education Workshop. Designed for educators at all stages, this workshop offers research-backed strategies and practical tools to strengthen your impact. Learn more: myumi.ch/Pb229

Join us for a virtual info session on the Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation online master’s program at Marsal Education. Get details on courses, funding, and the application process. The session will end with a Q&A. Register at myumi.ch/A13rZ

Congrats to CSHPE PhD student BK Byun and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs Michael Bastedo, who received the Outstanding Research Paper award from the Korean-American Educational Researchers Association. Read more: myumi.ch/qZb7Ec

Congratulations to Ongkon Deb, one of our ELMAC teaching interns, on being named Student Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Social Studies! Read more: myumi.ch/e3R5Q

Marsal School faculty members Alaina Jackson, April Baker-Bell, and Vanessa Louis have been selected to serve on the Michigan Black Student Project Task Force, advancing educational equity for Black students across the state. Read more: myumi.ch/3R6X7

The 2026 Learning Levers competition featured student teams pitching tools to support learning. Anino Oritsejafor and Jaenelle Lauture were awarded the grand prize and $10,000 for Krik Krak. Development awards also went to the other four teams. Read more: myumi.ch/R3Dr4

Michael Bastedo spoke with @insidehighered about new research on college readiness in a test-optional admissions landscape, including how students and faculty view preparedness and ongoing questions about student success. Read more: myumi.ch/MkQ9W

Deborah Loewenberg Ball is featured by @Detroit_PBS for Women’s History Month as one of five women representing its pillars of excellence. She is recognized for the kids & education pillar. Read more: myumi.ch/P3y1e

An update from University of Michigan Board of Regents Chair Mark J. Bernstein about the presidential transition.

Join us for the 2026 Teach Blue Fellows Symposium! Hear from Marsal Education alumni as they share their work tackling real challenges in K-12 education and what they learned along the way. Includes presentations + Q&A. RSVP by April 21 at myumi.ch/Xy6RD

Professor Betsy Davis has been named a 2026 Fellow of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, recognizing her contributions to research, service, and leadership in science education. Read more: myumi.ch/A1rzy

Associate Professor Jon Wargo has been named a 2026 Early Childhood Education Fellow at the Clyfford Still Museum Institute. He will join six fellows to pursue research on connections between art museums, education, and early learning. Read more: myumi.ch/8qW9z

🌴☀️ Marsal is in Santa Monica! Whether you’re soaking up the SoCal sun or somewhere else in the country, you can earn your Marsal Education degree online. Learn more about our Online MA in Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation at myumi.ch/3Q8qV

How is generative AI shaping learning and teaching? Join us for the launch of the GenAI & Human Learning Workgroup at the Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for the Learning Sciences, featuring Dr. Bob Bain. Food provided. Register: myumi.ch/QwxZX

Researchers Tanya Wright of @UMichEducation and Lori Bruner of @UAlbany found that early literacy instruction is improving in classrooms across Michigan—showing that targeted coaching can significantly strengthen how young students are taught to read. myumi.ch/qZN5Q

Marsal Education student Eric Veal Jr. is pursuing a dual degree in political science and education while student teaching at Huron High School and serving as Central Student Government President. Read more: myumi.ch/XyAZd

🎉 Ranked No. 2 once again! The Marsal Family School of Education continues its standing in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, with seven specialty areas in the top 10. #GoBlue 💙

Teach Blue Fellow Shannon Pypa shares how reflection, collaboration, and flexibility are shaping her work to vertically align social studies skills. Read more: myumi.ch/n1M22

Register for the Living with Treaties conference from April 9-11, 2026 @UMich, that explores the role of treaties in the development of both the University of Michigan and the state of Michigan. Learn more about the conference sessions and register here: myumi.ch/4m76E