UE School of Education Earns Prestigious International Literacy Association National Recognition
Evansville, Ind. (03/26/2025) — The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that its School of Education has received National Recognition from the International Literacy Association (ILA), a distinguished honor awarded to outstanding licensure, certificate, and endorsement programs that prepare literacy professionals. UE is now the first university in Indiana-and only the fifth higher education institution in the United States-to achieve this prestigious designation.
Faculty within UE's School of Education conducted an in-depth self-study to assess the effectiveness of their elementary and intermediate classroom programs in preparing future educators. The study was submitted to ILA for evaluation, and following a rigorous review, the program was found to meet or exceed ILA's high standards for excellence.
With only fifteen universities nationwide holding this esteemed recognition, UE's achievement demonstrates its commitment to equipping future educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster literacy and learning in classrooms. This recognition sets UE's School of Education apart, affirming its adherence to the most rigorous standards in literacy instruction and professional preparation.
"We are thrilled to receive this national recognition, which underscores the exceptional quality of our educator preparation programs," said Dr. Andy Lampkins, Interim Dean of UE's School of Education and Health Sciences. "This distinction reflects the dedication and expertise of our faculty and the outstanding efforts of our students."
For more information about UE's School of Education and its nationally recognized programs, visit https://www.evansville.edu/colleges/educationhealth.cfm.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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