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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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Best public university in the country (U.S. News & World Report)
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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.
Research of six UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university.
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UI alumna Karen Allen named UI WILD director
University of Iowa alumna Karen Allen joins the College of Education as the new director of UI WILD, Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development, bringing more than two decades of experience as an administrator and educator in K-12 settings.
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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.