Accomplishments: Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education
Doris Watson (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) has been appointed to the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Book of the Year Committee as Chair Elect & Chair for the term of November 15, 2025, through November 18, 2028.
Nancy Lough (Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management) was inducted into the La Junta, Colorado, Hall of Fame. This honor recognized her decades-long contributions through research, teaching, and advocacy for women's sport, gender equity, and women's leadership development. She was a four-sport athlete at La Junta High School, earned a…
The Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management program competed for the first time in the Case Competition at the 2025 Sport Marketing Association Conference. Team members Alexa Farber, Ramhae Andrea Awit, Izzy Ritchie, and Gigi Ghasserani represented ÐÔÊӽ紫ý under the guidance of faculty advisor Juha Yoon.
Assistant professor Juha Yoon (Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management) has been selected as a 2025 Paul R. Lawrence Fellow by the North American Case Research Association (NACRA), recognizing emerging scholars for excellence and potential in case research and teaching.
Professor Doris Watson (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) and Monica Moreno, associate director of Academic Advising in the College of Education Student Services Center, are the recipients of the 2025-2026 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Academic Advisor Awards. The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Academic Advisor awards recognize individuals with an exceptional record of…
Professor emerita LeAnn G. Putney (Educational Psychology and Higher Education) and USU professor and alumna Suzanne H. Jones delivered the keynote address, “The Pathways of Hope in Education: Navigating Challenges, Sustaining Vision, and Empowering Teachers and Learners" at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA…
Nicole Thomas (Educational Psychology) presented her work titled, "Modeling the Mojave: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Student Understanding of a Complex Ecological System," at the 2025 Scholarly Consortium for Innovative Psychology in Education (SCIPIE) biennial conference in Norman, Oklahoma.
This work examines how early college science majors…
Bridget K. Daleiden (Educational Psychology) co-authored a journal article with Abraham E. Flanigan from Georgia Southern University titled, "The role of academic delay of gratification in overcoming digital distraction during class." in New Directions for Teaching and Learning.
The article examines how students can manage digital…
Juanita K. Hinojosa and Federick Ngo (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) recently had an op-ed titled, "Are We Prepared to Protect and Advocate for Undocumented Students?," published in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Their piece summarizes research on the impact of public policies that…
LeAnne Salazar Montoya, Ph.D., (Educational Policy and Leadership) was interviewed for and featured in the article, "Shining with radiance: Uplifting Latinas leading in education," which traces her journey from rural New Mexico (a minority-majority state) to roles as teacher, superintendent, and now assistant professor at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. It emphasizes…
Professor Rebecca Nathanson (Law; Education) hosted 30 judges and attorneys from across the globe as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Their visit focused on learning about the Kids’ Court School, which helps reduce children’s anxiety about testifying in court.
Doris Watson (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) has been appointed to chair the Higher Education session for the 1st International Online Conference on Education Sciences, scheduled for 2026. Watson currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Higher Education section of the Journal of Education Sciences.