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Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Findlay’s College of Education is now offering individuals the opportunity to be awarded $22,455 in scholarships to earn a teaching license in mathematics or science. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is designed for individuals who already have earned a bachelor’s degree in […]
University of Findlay will receive funds for a new Choose Ohio First (COF) STEMM scholarship for students in computer science, pharmacy, health professions, environmental safety, adolescent/young adult (AYA) math or science, and biology programs. Nearly $70 million will be awarded to COF programs to support an estimated 6,400 students at 57 Ohio colleges and universities. […]
Connie Leatherman, director of field experience, College of Education at University of Findlay, and her daughter Jo Lee, Grandview Heights High School science teacher and adjunct professor at UF, are truly an award-winning mother-daughter duo in the field of education. Lee was named Grandview Heights Schools’ 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Her love of teaching […]
Two University of Findlay College of Education graduates were recently announced as finalists for the 2020 Golden Apple Award by the Findlay Rotary Club. This annual award is the symbol of teaching excellence and is meant to honor top educators in Findlay and Hancock County. One finalist is named at the elementary school, middle school […]
The University of Findlay is saddened to announce the passing of John “Skip” Cindric, Ed.D., professor of education, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2020. Cindric was a full-time faculty member since 1986 and taught in the Master of Arts in Education Core, Teacher Leader Endorsement, and Doctor of Education programs. After receiving his Bachelor of Science […]
John C. Gillham, Ed.D., associate professor of education and chair of the Doctor of Education Program at the University of Findlay, was recently featured on Online Ed.D. Programs as he provided insight to Findlay’s Online Doctor of Education Program. In the interview, Gillham discussed key learning outcomes for the program and how it prepares students […]
Christine Tulley, professor of English, director of the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing Program, and academic career development coordinator at the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Findlay, discusses how fellow faculty members can stay productive through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for a recent feature in Inside Higher Ed. Stating that, […]
During a University of Findlay-hosted educational forum focusing on workforce challenges, the biggest applause of the day was for Ed Kurt, Findlay City Schools superintendent. “We need to move away from generating test takers and instead teach creativity, collaborative thinking, and communication ability,” said Kurt. “Those are the skills that employers want.” His comment was […]
Shuhei Moro, school superintendent of Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture in Japan, will speak at the University of Findlay on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Street Building, Room 102. Moro’s free, public lecture will offer “A National and Local Perspective on Pre-College Education in Japan.” Kawaguchi, a Tokyo suburb with a population […]
Vernon Burden ’05 grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended a high school of about 1,800 students. Coming from a big high school, some might think that Burden would want to enroll in a big state university; however, that was not the case. One of his deciding factors in choosing the University of Findlay was […]
