University of North Texas 
The College of Education recognizes outstanding award recipients, and showcase our
graduate student scholarship that exemplifies excellence and innovation. Together,
these highlights reflect the College’s commitment to leadership, research, and meaningful
impact in education.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar 2026-27 Recipient
Dr. Wesley Edwards has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2026–27
academic year, an exceptional honor that recognizes his scholarly excellence and international
impact. Through this prestigious award, Dr. Edwards will have the opportunity to engage
in teaching and research in Spain, contributing to global collaboration and cross‑cultural
exchange. His selection reflects both his distinguished scholarship and the College
of Education’s strong commitment to international engagement, research excellence,
and positive community impact locally and abroad.
Read the full story on Dr. Wesley Edwards’s Fulbright U.S. Scholar award here.
Read the full story on Dr. Wesley Edwards’s Fulbright U.S. Scholar award here.
Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards
Two College of Education faculty members were honored at the UNT Salute to Faculty
Excellence Awards Celebration for their exceptional contributions to teaching and
mentoring that advance the college’s mission of preparing effective educators and
leaders. Dr. Nazia Khan earned The UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award, the
university’s highest honor for full-time lecturers, recognizing significant and sustained
contributions through exceptional teaching and dedicated service. Dr. Karthigeyan
Subramaniam was recognized with the Ulys & Vera Knight Mentor Award for demonstrating
sustained excellence in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and/or faculty,
providing impactful guidance in teaching, research, service, academic achievement,
and professional development. Together, these honorees exemplify UNT’s commitment
to instructional excellence and a culture of mentoring.
The College of Education is also proud to recognize and celebrate several additional
award recipients across the College:
- Dr. Catilyn Frawley - Recipient of the 2026 Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) Outstanding Counselor Educator Award
- Dr. Eric Dafoe – Recipient of the 2026 American Counseling Association (ACA) Richard Yep Award
- Dr. Wendy Middlemiss – Recipient of the 2026 Emeritus Recognition
- Dr. Robin Henson – Recipient of the 2026 Emeritus Recognition
- Dr. Selcuk Acar – Recipient of the 2026 University of Georgia Mary Frances Early College of Education Alumni Award
- Dr. Michele Perez – Recipient of the 2026 Tobin Distinguished Mentoring Award
Graduate Student Research Showcase Spring 2026
The Graduate Research Showcase proudly celebrates the exceptional scholarship, creativity,
and discovery of graduate students in the College of Education. The event highlights
the wide range of research, projects, and scholarly work being conducted by graduate
students, providing them with a professional forum to share their ideas with peers,
faculty, and staff. Through posters and presentations, students build experience communicating
their work while fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue within the
College of Education community.