The College of Education produces scholars and leaders in teaching, counseling, psychology, higher education, assessment, and more. Our programs are led by world-class experts in a diverse range of fields and disciplines.

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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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94 %

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

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Allies in Healing

Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy, shaping the next generation of counselors through research and mentoring.
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Video: Food for Thought

Katharine Broton, who studies basic needs insecurity among college students across the country, discusses her research on food insecurity.

News

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College of Education launches new special education undergraduate degree

With nearly 40,000 job openings expected over the next decade, the need for more special education teachers is clear. UI’s College of Education hopes to help fill some of those vacant positions by adding a new pathway—a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education—to its undergraduate program offerings. 

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Future teacher Uriel Campos-Padilla changes lives one moment at a time

After discovering the power of small moments in the classroom, graduating elementary education major Uriel Campos-Padilla is returning to his hometown of Marshalltown, Iowa, to inspire the next generation of students.

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ESHR student transforms curiosity into honors research success

University of Iowa College of Education student Lucy Blissenbach turned early imposter syndrome into award-winning undergraduate research through the college’s Honors Opportunity Program in the Belin-Blank Center.

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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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Raptor Reader Series: OWLS

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project's Bird Blind
Raptor Reading Series: OWLS
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Belin-Blank Advanced Learner Institute (B-BALI)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (all day)
Lindquist Center
The Belin-Blank Advanced Learner Institute (B-BALI) is a full-day, in-person professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators interested in talent development.
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Raptor Reader Series: HAWKS

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project's Bird Blind
Raptor Reading Series: HAWKS

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