Gifts at work
The generous support of College of Education and Human Development alumni and friends makes a real difference to students, faculty, and staff.
The following are just a few examples of how gifts are being used.
Giving matters
In support of transfer students
Funds to support transfer students who intend to become teachers. Continue reading how CEHD supports transfer students.
Social innovation challenge
School of Social Work launched the first-ever Student Social Innovation Challenge. Continue reading how the YDL community supports students.
Access to higher education
Free textbooks for curriculum and instruction students. Continue reading how Norm and Ann Hoffman gift supports learning.
Brain boost
CEHD plays a starring role in the new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain to help children build healthy connections for life
There are many ways the human brain can go off track during development—trauma, poor nutrition, neurocognitive disorders, stress, genetic diseases—all affecting the trajectory of people’s lives. Often, early diagnosis and intervention are key to helping all people thrive and develop into happy, high-functioning adults. Learn more about the breakthrough discoveries that improve children’s lives.
Endowed chairs and professorships
Current appointments
Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professor for Excellence in Teaching
Emma M. Birkmaier Professor in Educational Leadership
Emma M. Birkmaier Professor in Educational Leadership
Frank Symons Associate Dean for Research and Policy
Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development
Michael Rodriguez Dean and Professor, College of Education and Human Development
Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Irving Harris Professor of Child Development
Ann Masten Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor
John W. and Nancy E. Peyton Faculty Fellow in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing
Sidney and Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature
June and Phillip and Leo and Christine Stern Family Professorship in Reading Success
Kristen McMaster Department Chair
Rodney S. Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
