Warner School of Education and Human Development
@urochesterwarner.bsky.social
The University of Rochester's Warner School of Education and Human Development is where leaders learn to innovate and collaborate in their fields, combining research, scholarship, and practice to advance education and human development.
We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, connection, and moments to recharge. ✨Here’s to closing out 2025 with gratitude and to a new year full of fresh starts, renewed energy, and the confidence to take what you’ve learned and move forward stronger and ever better. 🌟
December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, connection, and moments to recharge. ✨Here’s to closing out 2025 with gratitude and to a new year full of fresh starts, renewed energy, and the confidence to take what you’ve learned and move forward stronger and ever better. 🌟
🌟 Melissa Sturge-Apple, PhD, has been named dean of Warner, effective January 1. Melissa has served as interim dean since July 1, 2024, after several years as vice provost and University dean of graduate education. Please join us in congratulating her!
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🌟 Melissa Sturge-Apple, PhD, has been named dean of Warner, effective January 1. Melissa has served as interim dean since July 1, 2024, after several years as vice provost and University dean of graduate education. Please join us in congratulating her!
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴! 🎉
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴! 🎉
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Giving Tuesday🌟Now more than ever, higher education professionals play critical roles to shape inviting & innovative institutions. Giving to Warner supports the next generation of leaders to champion access, equity, and excellence in our field.
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Giving Tuesday🌟Now more than ever, higher education professionals play critical roles to shape inviting & innovative institutions. Giving to Warner supports the next generation of leaders to champion access, equity, and excellence in our field.
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
Learn about our teacher residency programs! ROC Urban Teaching Fellows and the Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are paid, yearlong co-teaching residency programs designed to prepare and sustain skilled, mission-driven educators.
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Learn about our teacher residency programs! ROC Urban Teaching Fellows and the Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are paid, yearlong co-teaching residency programs designed to prepare and sustain skilled, mission-driven educators.
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
🌟 Exciting news for Warner! 🌟 Thanks to alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM), a new endowed professorship has been established for early-career faculty. Congrats to Yu Jung Han ’22W (PhD), the inaugural holder! 💙📚
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🌟 Exciting news for Warner! 🌟 Thanks to alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM), a new endowed professorship has been established for early-career faculty. Congrats to Yu Jung Han ’22W (PhD), the inaugural holder! 💙📚
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
As part of our America 250 celebration, the Warner Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers welcomed guest speakers 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 who shared their powerful stories of growing up, learning, and parenting as minorities in America.
#FulbrightTeach
#FulbrightTeach
October 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As part of our America 250 celebration, the Warner Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers welcomed guest speakers 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 who shared their powerful stories of growing up, learning, and parenting as minorities in America.
#FulbrightTeach
#FulbrightTeach
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼! 🎉
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
October 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼! 🎉
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
🎉 Rochester City Council honored ROC Reading Partners on #LiteracyDay! Grateful to Carol St. George, Kristen Love & our Warner community for championing literacy across Rochester. 📚💙
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🎉 Rochester City Council honored ROC Reading Partners on #LiteracyDay! Grateful to Carol St. George, Kristen Love & our Warner community for championing literacy across Rochester. 📚💙
🌟Join us for one of our most exciting Meliora Weekends to date as we mark the University’s 175th anniversary! Look forward to exciting alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions & family-friendly fun!
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌟Join us for one of our most exciting Meliora Weekends to date as we mark the University’s 175th anniversary! Look forward to exciting alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions & family-friendly fun!
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
The 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹! 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Program, which began at Warner 23 years ago, has now extended its impact to Puebla, Mexico. 🇲🇽
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹! 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Program, which began at Warner 23 years ago, has now extended its impact to Puebla, Mexico. 🇲🇽
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🎉We hosted a special event for the GRADE community. 30+ members connected, learned about the program & explored leadership opportunities.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
September 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🎉We hosted a special event for the GRADE community. 30+ members connected, learned about the program & explored leadership opportunities.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
📣2026 applications are open!🎉
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📣2026 applications are open!🎉
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
📣 Fulbright Teachers have arrived! Join us in welcoming the 23 Fulbright Teachers who will be with us for four months, engaging in graduate coursework, conducting research, and collaborating with local educators. Be sure to say hello when you see them on campus! 👋 @urochester.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📣 Fulbright Teachers have arrived! Join us in welcoming the 23 Fulbright Teachers who will be with us for four months, engaging in graduate coursework, conducting research, and collaborating with local educators. Be sure to say hello when you see them on campus! 👋 @urochester.bsky.social
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀! 🎉
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
August 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀! 🎉
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
Warner's been bustling! Students and scholars recently gathered for the @urochester.bsky.social Experiential Science Learning in Higher Education Poster Fair, showcasing students' efforts to advance science through hands-on research & community engagement. 🔬 ♻️ 🌎 #environmental @ur-ihhe.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Warner's been bustling! Students and scholars recently gathered for the @urochester.bsky.social Experiential Science Learning in Higher Education Poster Fair, showcasing students' efforts to advance science through hands-on research & community engagement. 🔬 ♻️ 🌎 #environmental @ur-ihhe.bsky.social
Warner’s LeChase Hall was buzzing with creativity and enthusiasm during our recent annual 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽. The one-week writing program guides campers in practicing various writing styles and genres, learning new techniques and exploring ideas.📚📝
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
August 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Warner’s LeChase Hall was buzzing with creativity and enthusiasm during our recent annual 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽. The one-week writing program guides campers in practicing various writing styles and genres, learning new techniques and exploring ideas.📚📝
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
17 Sodus Middle School students partook in the 2025 Planet Protectors Sodus Summer Camp, tackling real-world environmental issues facing #SodusBay & #LakeOntario. Guided by Warner faculty & grad student teachers, campers investigated issues like plastic pollution & water quality.🔬🌊
#environmentalism
#environmentalism
August 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
17 Sodus Middle School students partook in the 2025 Planet Protectors Sodus Summer Camp, tackling real-world environmental issues facing #SodusBay & #LakeOntario. Guided by Warner faculty & grad student teachers, campers investigated issues like plastic pollution & water quality.🔬🌊
#environmentalism
#environmentalism
🏆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 - In the second installment of Warner Legends Series, we celebrate 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 —a lifelong educator, coach, and leader who led with humility, purpose, and principle.
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
July 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🏆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 - In the second installment of Warner Legends Series, we celebrate 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 —a lifelong educator, coach, and leader who led with humility, purpose, and principle.
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
🎉Announcing the launch of the 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, a new initiative honoring changemakers in education whose work promotes an “ever better” future for all.
🌟Our first feature: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵
Read the full Q&A and explore his impact: uofr.us/Hursh-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner
🌟Our first feature: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵
Read the full Q&A and explore his impact: uofr.us/Hursh-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner
June 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🎉Announcing the launch of the 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, a new initiative honoring changemakers in education whose work promotes an “ever better” future for all.
🌟Our first feature: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵
Read the full Q&A and explore his impact: uofr.us/Hursh-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner
🌟Our first feature: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵
Read the full Q&A and explore his impact: uofr.us/Hursh-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner
📣 This year, @UofR is one of only two institutions nationwide selected to host the #Fulbright program. This fall, the Warner School will be hosting 23 Fulbright Teachers from 15 countries.✨ @FulbrightPrgrm
#FullbrightTeach
#FullbrightTeach
May 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
📣 This year, @UofR is one of only two institutions nationwide selected to host the #Fulbright program. This fall, the Warner School will be hosting 23 Fulbright Teachers from 15 countries.✨ @FulbrightPrgrm
#FullbrightTeach
#FullbrightTeach
🎓 Congratulations to the Warner Class of 2025! 🎉 Be sure to take a look at the Warner graduation ceremony photo gallery. 📸 It features more than 400 photos that you can download for free!
➡️ uofr.us/WarnerGradPhotos2025
#URWarner2025 #UR2025 #URWarner
➡️ uofr.us/WarnerGradPhotos2025
#URWarner2025 #UR2025 #URWarner
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🎓 Congratulations to the Warner Class of 2025! 🎉 Be sure to take a look at the Warner graduation ceremony photo gallery. 📸 It features more than 400 photos that you can download for free!
➡️ uofr.us/WarnerGradPhotos2025
#URWarner2025 #UR2025 #URWarner
➡️ uofr.us/WarnerGradPhotos2025
#URWarner2025 #UR2025 #URWarner
🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2025! Your hard work and perseverance have led to this day. Enjoy YOUR day! 🎉
#URWarner2025 #URWarner #Meliora
#URWarner2025 #URWarner #Meliora
May 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🎓 Congratulations to the class of 2025! Your hard work and perseverance have led to this day. Enjoy YOUR day! 🎉
#URWarner2025 #URWarner #Meliora
#URWarner2025 #URWarner #Meliora
🌟Commencement is right around the corner! Be sure to use #URWarner2025 or tag us @UR_WarnerSchool with photos and videos of you getting ready for, attending, and celebrating YOUR big day so we can share it! 🎉
May 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🌟Commencement is right around the corner! Be sure to use #URWarner2025 or tag us @UR_WarnerSchool with photos and videos of you getting ready for, attending, and celebrating YOUR big day so we can share it! 🎉