Our Stories
Discover what our students, faculty, and staff are studying, researching, reading and writing, who they're collaborating with, and how their passion for teaching and learning is fueling action and achievements.
CEHD Reads: Henrietta Lacks’ Legacy Panel
Members of the Lacks' family and Dr. Ruth Faden discussed social justice, medical ethics and privacy in conjunction with this year's CEHD Reads Common Book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
PsTL’s commitment to College in the Schools: Putting pedagogy into practice
High school students from around the state are benefitting from the research-based, innovative teaching practices developed by College in the Schools faculty coordinators from PsTL.
Scholarship recipients prepare to positively influence higher education
Recent scholarship recipients, Amy Barton and Nue Lor share the journeys that led them to pursue master's degrees in Multicultural College Teaching and Learning within PsTL.
Talking Pictures: First-Generation College Students Speak from Behind the Lens
This exhibit showcases the results of a photo narrative research project and demonstrates how the multiple identities of first-generation students are not static, but rather rich and dynamic.
Promoting access and engagement is Bob Poch’s dream job
Senior Fellow and Director of Graduate Studies in the department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, Bob Poch wanted to become a professional drummer before his first-year history professor influenced Poch's academic path.
Rising alum, Anise McDowell continues to be adaptive and relevant
Congratulations to Anise McDowell, M.A. Graduate, Multicultural College Teaching and Learning, recognized as one of twenty-three 2014 Rising Alumni by the CEHD Alumni Society.
Ellison shares inspiration and insights with TRIO Upward Bound students
U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison visited PSTL 1366: Stories of Self and Community, Multicultural Perspectives to discuss leadership, social injustices and other topics explored in his book, My Country Tis of Thee.
CEHD Reads and author Wes Moore
During the 2012-2013 CEHD Reads Common Book event, Wes Moore, author of the combined autobiography and biography, The Other Wes Moore, spoke with first-year students and the college community about taking responsibility for others as well as ourselves.
