by abhiramgorle | Sep 14, 2006 | Press Releases
When James Wattenbarger started school at Palm Beach Junior College in the 1930s, community and junior colleges were rare institutions, groping for a role in the academic world. By the time Wattenbarger retired, two-year colleges were within driving distance of...
by abhiramgorle | Sep 14, 2006 | Press Releases
Mike Solich, a star student in UF’s ProTeach program, died July 6, 2006 in a drowning accident in the Estero River. He was 22.A native of St. James City, Solich was expected to graduate in August, and had already accepted a position as a social studies teacher...
by abhiramgorle | Sep 14, 2006 | Press Releases
Robert Primack, the mid-life career-changer who went on to become a respected member of COE’s faculty, died Aug. 12 in Gainesville. He was 84.Students knew Primack as a no-nonsense critic of the educational system who urged future teachers to approach their work...
by abhiramgorle | Sep 14, 2006 | Press Releases
The College of Education congratulates members of the faculty who were promoted or granted tenure in spring. Recently promoted faculty include:Promoted to the rank of ProfessorElizabeth Yeager, School of Teaching and LearningPromoted to the rank of Associate Professor...
by abhiramgorle | Sep 7, 2006 | Press Releases
Maria Coady, a bilingual education specialist, has learned that you can’t always go by the book to get things done. Ironic, since books are a vital tool of her trade. Coady, an assistant professor at UF’s College of Education, teaches and conducts research...
