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Program Spotlight – Leadership and Learning Innovation (B.S.)
Ready to lead, create, and make an impact—inside or outside the classroom? The Leadership and Learning Innovation B.S. prepares students to design meaningful learning experiences across schools, nonprofits, businesses, and beyond. With a focus on leadership, collaboration, and innovation, you’ll build the skills to solve real-world challenges and drive change in a variety of fields. Take the next step toward a future where you can lead, learn, and innovate anywhere.
Dr. Renae Mayes Received National Transformative Impact Award
he University of Arizona College of Education proudly celebrates Smith Endowed Chair Dr. Renae Mayes, who has been named a recipient of the prestigious S. Kent Butler Transformative Impact Award from the American Counseling Association.
This national honor recognizes counseling professionals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and access through their work. Dr. Mayes was recognized alongside other leaders in the field as part of the ACA Awards for Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling and was celebrated at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo.
Education Spotlight
Dr. Karina G. Salazar is an Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Practice. Her research focuses on how the enrollment management practices of public universities shape college access for underserved student populations and has led to important findings related to how race and class are implicated in university recruitment practices. A 2023 National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Salazar has had her work featured in various top-tier journals, as well as in high profile public venues such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. She was also named one of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 (2024) and has recently been named as one of just seven UA Provost Fellows for Academic Success Goals (2026).
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