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Dr. Stephanie Aguilar-Smith

Aguilar-Smith Joins the McBee Institute

The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Aguilar-Smith as assistant professor of higher education effective July 1, 2025.

Jaden Mikoulinskii, first-year doctoral student

Jaden Mikoulinskii Receives 2025 Louise McBee Scholarship

Jaden Mikoulinskii, current first-year PhD student, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2025 Louise McBee Scholarship sponsored by the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE).

Haixia Xu, PhD 2009

McBee Spotlight: Haixia Xu, PhD 2009, Visiting Scholar

The McBee Institute of Higher Education is proud to spotlight Haixia Xu, PhD 2009. Dr. Xu is an IHE graduate and current visiting scholar from the Chinese Ministry of Education to conduct research studies for their Digital Learning unit. 

Carlie Cooper Receives Louise McBee Scholarship

Carlie Cooper Receives 2025 Louise McBee Scholarship

Carlie L. Cooper, current PhD student, has been selected to receive the 2025 Louise McBee Scholarship sponsored by the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE). Honoring Dr. McBee, the Louise McBee Scholarship supports educational enrichment for women exhibiting leadership…

Amy Stich Awarded Exemplary Reviewer Honor from JHE

Amy Stich Awarded Exemplary Reviewer Recognition by Journal of Higher Education

Dr. Amy Stich, member of the editorial board for the Journal of Higher Education (JHE), was honored with the Exemplary Reviewer Award by the JHE at the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s (ASHE) Annual Conference in November.