Today’s high school students are showing less interest in pursuing careers in education,  and teachers in the profession are feeling burnt out and underpaid, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).Megan Boren The report – created in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education – examines responses from teachers-in-training and available student data to discern how members of Generation Z – those born between 1996 and 2012 – view careers in education. Student interest in working in education continues a generally downward trend ..read more

Dr. Musa ElbulokMusa Elbulok has been named acting assistant vice president of institutional effectiveness and strategic planning at Borough of Manhattan Community College. He served as director of institutional research and data analysis. Elbulok holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Brooklyn College, a master’s in experimental psychology, and a Ph.D. in measurement and evaluation from Teachers College, Columbia University ..read more

The Education Design Lab has announced the launch of its new Rural College Design and Data Academy. The academy comprises institutions based in rural areas throughout the nation that will work together to strengthen the capacity of rural colleges to design and implement new pathways to economic mobility for rural learners — and measure their success. Dr. Leslie DaughertyThe education-to-workforce pipeline plays a critical role in rural communities across the country. However, rural-serving institutions often do not have the same access to state funding, infrastructure, and human resources as o ..read more

School: University of Mississippi  Major: Psychology Year: Senior University of Mississippi psychology major Madison Scott is exceptional as a student and athlete of character, according to Yolett McPhee- McCuin, head coach of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball. As a point guard and forward, Scott was a First Team SEC All-Conference Basketball Selection and participant in USA Basketball. Away from the sport, she advocates for youth development in ways such as volunteering at local elementary schools and taking part in literacy programs. McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towa ..read more

School: George Washington University Major: Communications Year: Senior Elizabeth Cruz is a midfielder for George Washington University Women’s Soccer. The communications major, who is regularly named on the university’s Dean's List, stands out for her academic and athletic achievements as well as for her community service, according to James Hellekjaer, assistant athletics director of educational support services at George Washington. “She sets a high standard for herself academically and athletically and has made a tremendous impact through her involvement and leadership with Grassroot ..read more

School: Indiana University Major: Finance and Business Analytics Year: Sophomore Natasha Kim plays midfielder for women’s soccer at Indiana University, where she majors in finance and business analytics. She is a member of the Hutton Honors College, is the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, and is recognized as a Founders Scholar. “Natasha exemplifies the true spirit of a student-athlete at Indiana University and the women’s soccer program, dedicating herself not only to academic and athletic excellence but also to serving her campus and community,” said Erwin Van Bennekom, women’s socc ..read more

School: University of Georgia Major: Communications Studies Year: Senior University of Georgia gymnast Vanessa Deniz majors in communication studies with a minor in fashion merchandising. Throughout her collegiate career, the Georgia Bulldog has received several academic honors, including being named to the Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team and the UGA Dean's List. Deniz is a devoted guest services volunteer at Athens Church in Athens, Georgia. She participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and organizes weekly Team Bible Study for the university’s gymnastics team. In the loc ..read more

School: University of Mississippi Major: MPH Year: Senior McKenzie Long is the 2023 Women’s 200-Meter Outdoor Track and Field SEC Champion — and runner-up in the subsequent NCAA meet. The sprinter is pursuing an MPH at the University of Mississippi, where she has been recognized on the AD Honor Roll and the SEC Honor Roll. She also volunteers in projects supporting food sustainability and security. “She has done all the necessary things to set herself up, so that when she does finish her career in sport, she will have a profession to transition into,” said Connie Price- Smith, the track a ..read more

School: Weber State University Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Ana Morett, majoring in business administration and professional sales at Weber State University, put in work on the tennis court to be named Big Sky Conference League MVP. Morett served as Weber State’s SAAC president; she participated on the university president's Diversity Council, with the local FCA, and in team and community service projects. “Ana is the perfect example of servant leadership,” said Kayla Morgan, the associate athletics director for Weber State Athletics. “She is genuine, humble, and selfless. While ..read more

School: Georgia Tech Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Georgia Tech business administration major Myles Collins claims Dean's List accolades and recognition as a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient. The men’s cross-country athlete has the honor of being named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team and the 2023 ACC All-Academic Indoor Track and Field Team. Collins’s fellow Yellow Jackets also laud his efforts in non-academic, non-athletic pursuits. Through volunteerism, the service-minded runner advocates for voter awareness, clean neighborhoods, and food access. “Myles ..read more