EHD Community

At the heart of our school is a thriving academic community where people come to learn, work, and grow together. We are committed to cultivating a positive, inclusive environment that supports well-being, fosters a culture of open dialogue, and equips students for sustained success. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to connect—both in person and online—through events that celebrate research, highlight inspiring voices, and strengthen our shared sense of purpose. Together, we are building a community where every member feels supported, valued, and empowered to make a lasting impact.

EHD Community Highlights

Group photographer of seven people including faculty, student, staff and the dean at the March 2025 Double Take event.

EHD Double Take

Double Take is a storytelling event highlighting the powerful experiences of individuals in the school community. Modeled after the University initiative, the inaugural storytelling event brought the EHD community together to listen, reflect, and celebrate the diverse experiences of faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

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Students participate in a wheel chair basketball game

Rec 'N' Roll

Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology, Rec 'N' Roll is an adaptive sports field day, designed to introduce students to parasport — competitive sport for individuals with physical and visual impairments — the day offers the community opportunities to play wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair pickleball, blind soccer, and more.

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Students greet each other at the poster sessions for the annual Hunter Student Research Conference.

Hunter Student Research Conference

The annual student-run research symposium showcases presentations of student research in education and human development.

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Bettina Love delivers the 2023 Ridley Lecture. Photo of Bettina standing next to a podium addressing the audience.

Bettina L. Love delivers the 2023 Walter N. Ridley Distnguished Lecture

Walter N. Ridley Distinguished Annual Lecture

Walter Ridley was the first African American to graduate from the University of Virginia, with a doctorate in education from the School of Education and Human Development. This annual lecture has been created to honor his legacy at the University and his contributions to the field of education.

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Four students are seated outside on benches having a conversation

The Common Read

The Common Read programming provides a venue for learning, sharing diverse points of view, fostering open discussion, and building respect for each other and new and different ideas.

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