Under the deanship of Wilbur J. Cohen, the school's priorities, programs, and physical spaces were reorganized with a focus on societal renewal and urban education.

Actress and comedienne Gilda Radner originally planned to teach children with developmental challenges, stopping one semester short of earning her education degree at Michigan to pursue her theater aspirations.

For Don K. Harrison, a decade of experience on the ground in both public and private sectors catapulted a lifetime of research and teaching.

John McMillan recalls how a short-lived SOE program launched his 36 years in the classroom.

CSHPE alumnus Jerry May helped to transform every school, college, and program at U-M as vice president for development—a role to which he brought a deep respect for higher education and a passion for connecting with people.

Joan S. Stark was appointed as the SOE’s fifth dean and first woman to hold the position on March 17, 1978.

Charged with restructuring and reshaping the School of Education, Dean Carl F. Berger paved the way for its future.

Philip Kearney's record of service to the university included seeing the School of Education through a pivotal moment in its history.

As dean, Cecil Miskel fostered relationships with the business and philanthropy sectors, which resulted in the school's first endowed chair, among many other strides forward.

Julian Vasquez Heilig (AB ’97, AM ’99) reflects on his journey, inspired by SOE faculty, from U-M undergraduate to Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Education.

Dr. Rajenthiran Sellan, now a Lead Assessment Specialist at the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, highlights some unforgettable memories of his master’s program and its influence on his career in the Education Service in Singapore.

Jonathan Thomas-Palmer (AB ’97, AM ’00) started recording and editing videos of himself teaching during his time as a graduate student in the SecMAC program—now, his Flipping Physics YouTube channel has over 10 million views.