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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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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

Allies in Healing

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

Video: Food for Thought

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

News

Erin Barnes, clinical associate professor

New graduate certificate offers additional preparation for aspiring addiction counselors

The college's new Certificate in Integrated Career, Substance Use, and Mental Health Counseling was created to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to support individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges.

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In the news: Neal bestowed with UI’s highest teaching honor

University of Iowa College of Education faculty member Ted Neal was recently named as a recipient of the 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence.

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College of Education launches new undergraduate certificate in education data analytics

Launching Spring 2026, Iowa's new Education Data Analytics certificate equips undergraduates to interpret educational data, apply it in real K–12 settings, and lead data-informed decisions that strengthen teaching and learning.

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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

Colloquium - "Finding Pain Points in Learning with Multimodal Learning Analytics"

Friday, April 17, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Schaeffer Hall

We welcome UIowa's Gahyun Callie Sung, Ph.D., who will introduce the emerging field of multimodal learning analytics, and its applications for understanding the student experience in introductory programming and STEM.

CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators

Friday, April 17, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Voxman Music Building

Join us for CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators, a night designed to celebrate and uplift those who make a lasting difference in students’ lives every single day. Kick off the evening with a lively Educator Mix & Mingle, a networking activity complete with refreshments, appetizers, and energizing conversation. Then, settle in for an unforgettable performance from Devin Siebold—an award-winning comedian and former teacher whose laugh-out-loud takes on education remind us why humor is one of the most powerful tools in learning and leadership. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, school counselor, or proud University of Iowa College of Education alum, this is your night to celebrate, recharge, and reconnect with the joy of being an educator.

Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)

Levitt Center for University Advancement

Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye

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