April 27, 2026
Fully funded master’s in special education
A $1.25 million federal grant is creating an opportunity for future special educators and behavior analysts to earn a fully funded master’s degree while preparing to meet one of the most urgent needs in schools today.
April 23, 2026
Show Me Research Week Q&A
Each spring, Show Me Research Week brings the University of Missouri’s research community out of the lab and the classroom, and into conversation with one another. The week-long celebration highlights the wide range of scholarly and creative work being done by students at every level and invites the broader Mizzou community to take part. During this year’s event, 28 students from the College of Education and Human Development presented posters and shared their work. Here’s what two of them had to say about their research and their experiences at Show Me Research Week.
April 20, 2026
Mizzou helps students with disabilities navigate life after high school
As graduation season approaches, thousands of high school students across Missouri are preparing to take their next steps into adulthood. For many students with disabilities, that path can feel uncertain. At the University of Missouri, however, a powerful program is helping turn uncertainty into opportunity.
April 13, 2026
Learning to lead
The College of Education and Human Development brought together faculty, staff, students and partners for Teacher Career Exploration Day on March 19, welcoming nearly 100 middle and high school students from across mid-Missouri to explore teaching as a career.
April 8, 2026
Lessons from the legislature
The Education, Leadership, and Policy Analysis (ELPA) department brought its graduate students and faculty to the Missouri Capitol for a full day of direct engagement with the people shaping education across the state. The visit offered a clear view of how policy takes shape and how future leaders can influence it.
April 7, 2026
College of Education & Human Development rises in U.S. News graduate education rankings
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is ranked among the nation’s top graduate education programs, according to the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
March 31, 2026
Feeling lonely? Mizzou researchers are building new ways to help people reconnect
Through the ShowMe Connection project, rural Missouri residents can learn practical strategies to build stronger, healthier social networks.
March 19, 2026
A true friend of the college
Margaret “Peg” McLaughlin spent more than three decades working in public schools, helping students navigate their academic journeys and supporting the counselors who guide them along the way. Today, her impact on education continues through a remarkable commitment to the College of Education & Human Development.
March 18, 2026
A lifetime of advocacy
Ratcliffe, a four-time graduate of the University of Missouri, is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni whose careers have made a lasting difference in their professions and communities.
March 17, 2026
A celebration of excellence: 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony
The college’s 58th annual awards ceremony brought together alumni, faculty, students, staff and partners to recognize those whose work continues to shape education and strengthen communities.