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Congratulations Faculty

June 29, 2025

VCU School of Education celebrates faculty promotions, leadership appointments, and emerita honors

The VCU School of Education proudly announces the promotion of several faculty members, the appointment of two interim associate deans, and the recognition of three professors as Professors Emerita, effective immediately, in acknowledgment of their outstanding contributions to academia and service.

Harris Andrews

June 24, 2025

Professor and former student reunite as colleagues in the VCU School of Education

Paul Harris and Krystal Andrews met more than 20 years ago at Warwick High School in Newport News, where Harris was part of a counseling team that helped inspire Andrews to pursue a career in education.

Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field

June 6, 2025

Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field

The School of Education’s Jesse Senechal, David Naff and Hillary Parkhouse are co-editors of a new book that offers a roadmap for research-practice partnerships that can transform schools.

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