
March 2025

Research on Capitol Hill Celebrates 25 Years of Undergraduate Research
Undergraduates from Utah State University and the University of Utah, both Carnegie-designated R1 institutions, collaborated to present undergraduate research to legislators at the recent 25th annual Research on Capitol Hill event. Students visited the Utah State Capitol on February 20 during the 2025 Utah Legislative Session. Among those selected to represent USU were six students and their faculty advisors from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.
Research & News
Fellows Announced in Inaugural Dean’s Leadership Fellow Program
The Dean’s Leadership Fellow Program has announced four new fellows who will participate in the program for 2025. The program will give participants insight into the administrative and operational structure of the college along with mentorship by college leadership. The capstone of the annual program will be projects the fellows complete to benefit college operations.
Visual Interpreting Service Aira Comes to USU Through the IDRPP
Aira, a visual interpreting app that provides services for the blind and low-vision community, is now available for students, faculty, and staff at USU. Access to the app is made possible through a one-year pilot program funded by the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.
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Special Education Professional Practice Professor Receives National Award
Heather Weese, professional practice assistant professor in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor Award from the Council for Exceptional Children. The award recognizes an advisor who demonstrates exemplary commitment to members of a student chapter by guiding their educational, personal, and professional development in the field of special education.
Tips for Selecting the Best Mental Health Care Provider for You
The Sorenson Center offers a variety of community-facing mental health services through three specialty service areas: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Psychology and Counseling. Services are provided in person on the Logan campus or via telehealth throughout the state of Utah. Professor Jared Hawkins provides tips to help you through the process of selecting the best therapist for your needs.
Upcoming Events
Graduate Symposium
Laura Porter, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of MedicineIn Sickness and in Health: Dyadic Interventions for Coping with Chronic Illness
Wednesday, March 26
12:00 Noon
Distance Ed 013 and via Zoom (Contact Amber Summers-Graham to register.)
2025 CEHS Graduation
6:30 PM Academic Procession
7:00 PM University Commencement Ceremony, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Thursday, May 1
11:00 AM CEHS Convocation for Graduate Degrees, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
1:30 PM CEHS Convocation for Undergraduate Degrees, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Note: A clear bag policy will be in effect for all commencement events. Learn more.