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
Access to higher education
Tsegai, an aspiring pediatric occupational therapist, was the first in her family to attend college. Continue reading how the Lee Piechowski and Mayra Oberto-Medina Scholarship.
Educational leadership
The Bonnie and Clark Kirkpatrick Scholarship for Educational Leadership made a huge difference for Megan Red Shirt-Shaw.
Learn how a generous gift creates opportunities for aspiring community builders.
Supporting internships
Dr. Matthew Stark Civil Liberties Internship Awards support and inspire students. Continue reading about how the internship helps students follow thier passion.
Leveling the playing field
Last July, millions of television viewers saw the U.S.
Women’s National Soccer Team win the World Cup title.
These strong ratings validated what Professor Mary Jo Kane has studied for decades: people want to watch and attend women’s sports if players are characterized as skilled athletes versus sex objects. Learn more about the Kane’s vision to take seriously the empirical analysis of females’ involvement in physical activity.
Endowed chairs and professorships
Current appointments
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
Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Irving Harris Professor of Child Development
Ann Masten Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professor for Excellence in Teaching
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
