Congratulations to the 2026 College of Education Alumni Award Winners
The college is thrilled to celebrate another class of exceptional Spartans by recognizing four alums as recipients of the 2026 College of Education Alumni Awards.
Learn more about our 2026 recipients:
- Gwen K. Wyatt, B. ‘69 (Teacher Education Admin), M.A. ‘73 (Elementary Education) and Ph.D. ‘88 (Educational Psychology)
- Philomena V. Mantella, Ph.D. ‘90 (College and University Administration)
- LaToya M. Thompson, B.S. ‘05 (Kinesiology)
- Sarah DiMaria, TCRT ‘13 (Secondary – Mathematics, Physics and Integrated Science) and M.A. ‘17 (Teaching and Curriculum)
Each awardee represents one of the college’s four departments –Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education (CEPSE), Educational Administration, Kinesiology and Teacher Education.
Feeling inspired? Nominate a College of Education alum for the 2027 honor!
Please submit their name, contact information and a brief introduction of the candidate via the nomination form.
Once the committee has reviewed the candidates, they will be invited to submit additional cases of support for their nomination. Selections will be made in Spring 2027. Contact alumni relations coordinator Ryan C. Smith (cedalum@msu.edu) with any questions.
Join the College of Education Alumni Board
The Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Board is recruiting new members to join the organization in Summer 2027. Nominate yourself or a fellow alum to join the college in this unique volunteer capacity, forwarding the mission of the Board as a conduit to the college, continued source of support in the professional endeavors of alums and advocate of students and faculty.
As one of the nation’s premier schools of education, the college is on the leading edge of developing innovative ideas in teaching and learning, physical activity and educational research, use of technology, teacher education and school reform. The Board looks forward to welcoming new members who will network with and learn from the college’s outstanding faculty, leadership and fellow alums. To learn more about the Board and how to join, follow this link.
The Board is accepting nominations for the upcoming term until April 20.
