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Stephanie J. Rowley is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education and Dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. Previously, she served as Provost and Dean at Teachers College, Columbia University, and held leadership roles at the University of Michigan, including Interim Chair of Psychology and Associate Vice President for Research. Her research explores how parents, teachers, and peers shape adolescents' identities, with a focus on race, gender, and social class. Rowley’s work has been funded by NIH, NSF, and the Spencer Foundation. She lives in Charlottesville with her husband, Larry, whom she met while studying at UVA.
Education:
- Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Virginia (1997)
- M.A., University of Virginia (1995)
- B.A., The University of Michigan (1992)
Research Interests: Dr. Rowley’s work examines the sociocultural factors influencing adolescents’ racial identity, gender socialization, and academic achievement. She investigates how systemic racism, media exposure, and family dynamics shape youth perspectives on inequality and self-worth. Her recent studies address racial stereotypes in education, the impact of social media on self-sexualization, and strategies to foster critical consciousness in Black families.
Grants & Leadership: As Dean, she prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student support. Her grants include NIH-funded projects on STEM motivation and sociopolitical development in African American youth. She also leads initiatives like Youth-Nex and the Race and Public Education in the South project.
Labs & Initiatives: Her work is associated with Youth-Nex and the Race and Public Education in the South initiative, focusing on equity in education and sociocultural development.
