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2025 CEHD awards were presented at the annual Spring Assembly, which took place Monday, April 28.

At the 2025 Spring Assembly, CEHD saluted those faculty and staff members who are leaving us. We thank them for their service and wish them well in the next chapter of their lives.

Jonathan Andicoechea, University of Minnesota PhD graduate in Curriculum & Instruction in CEHD passed away April 2025. Jonathan, a TRIO champion and passionate educator, had a profound impact on all whom he had an opportunity to meet and interact with, especially the students he taught and mentored.

Once again, CEHD had a strong showing in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 listing of the best graduate schools. Among public universities, CEHD ranks 15th in the nation and tied for 24th overall.

Dr. Chiraprapha Akaraborworn currently serves as Dean of the Graduate School of Human Resource Development at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

Dr. Brian Lozenski (he/him) is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Educational Studies Department at Macalester College.

Dr. Patricia K. Kubow is Professor and Program Chair in International and Comparative Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University.

Dr. Lana Peterson (she/her) is the Director of the Data Practices and Analytics Division for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

Amanda Kessel works for the Pittsburgh Penguins and is a professional hockey player.

CEHD has a Touchdown Workspace (TDWS) Program that has been operational for four months. Six users were asked to share their experiences with the program.