

Doctoral students Tyaira Smith (LCC/PhD) and Crystal Watson (EdD) have been selected as University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Jackson Scholars for the 2024 cohort. This prestigious honor provides them with mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities to further their careers in educational leadership. They will attend the UCEA Conference in Los Angeles, where they will engage with scholars and alumni in the field and connect with their assigned mentors. Congratulations to Tyaira and Crystal on this outstanding achievement!