Signature Programs
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Teaching
Humanities Teaching Fellows
A year-long fellowship for pre-service and in-service teachers focused on humanities instruction. Fellows engage in collaborative lesson design, pedagogical inquiry, and mentorship from university faculty and master teachers.
Outcomes
- Advanced tools for history and civics instruction.
- A strong cohort of innovative humanities educators.
Research
Next Generation Scholars Program (Grades 6-8)
A two-week summer program in College Station, TX, introducing students to foundational research skills through projects that explore social studies themes and topics.
Outcomes
- Foundational research and inquiry skills.
- Greater confidence and curiosity as scholars.
- Literacy skills enhanced
Graduate Research Collaborative in Humanities Education
A cohort-based incubator for graduate students focusing on civic learning, public memory, and teacher identity.
Outcomes
- Faculty–student working groups.
- Co-authored scholarship and conference presentations on civic learning, public memory, and teacher development.
- Community-engaged digital humanities projects and classroom-ready curriculum toolkits co-designed with K–12 partners.
Archival History Development
A community-driven digital archive of oral histories and culturally significant materials co-curated with students and teachers.
Outcomes
- Graduate students develop archival and digital humanities expertise.
- Pre-service teachers gain curriculum integration skills.
- Local educators access classroom-ready resources.
Athletics
Sports Leadership for Community Impact Conference
The Sports Leadership for Community Impact Conference brings together educators, coaches, nonprofit leaders, youth-serving organizations, and civic stakeholders committed to developing young people into community-minded leaders through sport. Grounded in the belief that sport is a powerful vehicle for leadership development, civic engagement, and social impact, this conference emphasizes practical strategies, community partnerships, and applied leadership models.
Outcomes
- Inspires athlete-leaders with a vision beyond the field.
- Provides professional development for coaches.
- Strengthens university–community relationships.
Community Engagement
Landmarks of Austin Summer Camp
A week-long immersive experience for high school students to explore Austin’s history through place-based learning and collaboration with historians, archivists, and museum educators.
Outcomes
- Advanced historical reasoning and primary source analysis.
- A deeper connection to community heritage.
- A network of civically engaged young leaders.