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College of Education in Iowa (U.S. News & World Report)

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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93 %

job/graduate school placement rate

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Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

Emily Mozena, a graduate student in the College of Education’s Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology program

Mozena featured in UI’s graduate spotlight

College of Education PhD student Emily Mozena was one of only a handful of soon to be alumni highlighted in UI’s special feature celebrating spring 2025 graduates. 

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Veteran, ESHR major shares unique educational journey

Family connections guided Hochi Rosario Cuevas to Iowa, where he's graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and Human Relations and serving as the student commencement speaker.

Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research

Ali selected as UI Distinguished Chair

Counseling Psychology Professor Saba Ali has been selected as a 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, one of the highest honors bestowed on UI faculty.

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UI REACH

UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is a comprehensive transition program for students ages 18-25 years old with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities.

UI REACH

Events

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"Snackable Skills" Workshop - Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Struggling to collaborate with that one coworker who always pushes your buttons? Their approach clashes with yours, their tone feels dismissive, and collaboration feels like a chore. Yet, success hinges on your ability to work together even when personalities clash. You're not alone — and you’re invited to a workshop that can help.Join our next Snackable Skills online workshop, “Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work,” on Tuesday, June 24, from 2–3 p.m. The session...
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LivingWorks safeTALK

Friday, July 25, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here.safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.What You Will Learn:Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or...
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August Write-on-Site

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Lindquist Center
College of Education graduate students are invited to join "Write-on-Site" sessions hosted by the Writing Resource this summer. These sessions will provide space for focused writing time with the option to consult with Writing Resource staff.

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