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# 1

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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# 46

Best public university in the country (U.S. News & World Report)

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Research

Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

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Alumna’s leadership approach shaped at Iowa

Alumna Kristi Mindrup’s journey to the presidency of Western Illinois University was shaped by her education at the University of Iowa, where she earned a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies. 

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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Alumnus Jon Sexton inspires others as a leadership champion

Alumnus Jon Sexton returned to the University of Iowa as the keynote speaker for the 2024 College of Education fall commencement, where he shared his experiences and insights from college and his career. 

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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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Working with Students in Distress Masterclass

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distress...
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Supporting Students Through Grief and Loss

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Please register here Participants will be provided psychoeducation on grief, including different types of grief, common symptoms of grief, and how grief can manifest differently across people. Strategies that educators can use to support students who are experiencing grief and loss will be reviewed. What You Will Learn:  Define aspects of grief and loss Discuss various presentations of grief and loss Identify common emotions associated with grief and loss Learn ways to emotionally...
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Working with Students in Distress Masterclass

Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 27, April 3, 10, 17. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distress. Faculty...

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