Welcome to the College of Education

Promoting learning and academic excellence through research, teaching, and community engagement to foster unsurpassed educational leadership.

Learn about our current Strategic Plan.

a male student standing next to dean laanan smiling at camera

Undergraduate Programs

View All Programs

Masters & Doctoral Programs

View All Programs

feminine student in commencement robes standing alone near a planter box

the U of U stadium from above with campus and the eastern mountains in the background — **Admissions**

the salt lake city skyline with capitol building — **Community Engagement**

side view of students in a lecture class — **Undergraduate Research**

Faculty member reviewing data on a laptop with students in their office — **Office of Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Entrepreneurship**

Introducing Dean Laanan

Beyond being Dean, Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan is also a professor in the Departments of Education, Culture, & Society as well as Educational Leadership & Policy. He believes in education as a tool for social good and is dedicated to advancing educational access.

Learn More About dean laanan

College of Education News

View all news

Two College of Education Scholars Named 2026 ASHE Fellows

Utah College of Education Dean Frankie Santos Laanan and Distinguished Professor William A. Smith have been named to the second class of Fellows of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). The two scholars are recognized for their contributions to higher education research, mentorship and professional service, and will be honored at ASHE's Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Utah and BYU Turn Football Rivalry Into Book Drive for Utah Children

The University of Utah College of Education and BYU McKay School of Education are joining forces ahead of their Nov. 7 football matchup to collect books for Utah children. The Game Day Book Drive benefits Kids Read Salt Lake, helping expand access to books and support children's literacy across local communities.
Kerry Herman Selected as ATE Clinical Practice Fellow for Second Year

Kerry Herman, a University of Utah College of Education professor, has been selected as a 2027 Clinical Practice Fellow by the Association of Teacher Educators for the second consecutive year. The fellowship brings educators together nationwide to strengthen hands-on teacher preparation and school partnerships.
What Does Cooperation Look Like in Utah? Miguel Trujillo selected for Utah Cooperation Cohort

Miguel Trujillo, assistant professor (clinical) in the University of Utah College of Education, has been selected for the Utah Cooperation Cohort, a statewide initiative supporting projects that strengthen cooperation across differences.