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Alumna’s leadership approach shaped at Iowa
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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. The knowledge, mentorship, and research experience she gained at Iowa prepared her to lead WIU with a commitment to student success and institutional growth.

Educators Rising State Conference inspires students to pursue teaching careers
Monday, March 17, 2025
Approximately 120 high school students and teachers from eight school districts across Iowa gathered for the annual Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions – an event designed to inspire and support students interested in pursuing careers in education.

Staff Spotlight: Becky Vargas
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Learn more about Becky Vargas, Academic Program Management Specialist in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

Ali selected as UI Distinguished Chair
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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.

Staff Spotlight: Tim Hazen
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Learn more about Tim Hazen, Director of Test Development, and what he most enjoys about working with the Iowa Testing Programs in this staff spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

UI offering multiple opportunities to hear Leigh Patel, Ida Cordelia Beam Visiting Professor
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Leigh Patel, Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa, will be presenting March 3-7 at multiple locations in Iowa City.

In the news: Future educators awarded Gilman Changemaker grant to turn global experiences into local impact
Monday, February 24, 2025
College of Education students Olga Colmenero Carrillo and Josie Mbaye are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in Iowa.

In the news: COE alumnus finalist for principal of the year
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Iowa City West High School principal and College of Education alumnus Mitch Gross was recently named a finalist for the 2025 Iowa High School Principal of the Year.

Staff Spotlight: Brian Campbell
Friday, February 14, 2025
Learn more about Brian Campbell, alumni support specialist with UI REACH, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

In the news: Belin-Blank Center’s 2E Academy highlighted by UI
Friday, February 14, 2025
The Abel family considers acceptance into the Belin-Blank Center’s Academy for Twice-Exceptionality a definitive moment and transformative opportunity for their son Seamus.

Alumna blends love of agriculture with love of teaching
Monday, February 10, 2025
Alumna Kerri Bell's passion for teaching was planted at the University of Iowa College of Education, cultivating a successful lifelong career.

McEnroe selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Aubrey McEnroe, a PhD student in the counseling psychology program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Msuya selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Jasmin Msuya, a PhD student in the literacy culture, and language education program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Wang selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Kun Wang, a PhD student in the counseling psychology program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Perez selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Maria-Victoria Perez, a PhD student in the higher education and student affairs program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Gyesi selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Mavis Gyesi, a PhD student in the higher education and student affairs program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Patterson selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Friday, February 7, 2025
Chris Patterson, a postdoctoral scholar in the department of psychological and quantitative foundations, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.

Alumnus Jon Sexton inspires others as a leadership champion
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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.

Staff Spotlight: Delaney Thoma
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Learn more about Delaney Thoma, administrative services coordinator in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office and Office of Student Services, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

UI College of Education’s online programs nationally ranked
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Two of the college’s online master’s programs have earned national recognition.
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