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Training grant to expand services, personnel for special education
Friday, October 3, 2025
The University of Iowa was recently awarded a five-year, $1.2 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help address critical workforce shortages and advance evidence-based services for students with disabilities.
Staff Spotlight: Kate Fox
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Learn more about Kate Fox, student support specialist for the UI REACH program, 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.
Allies in Healing
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Discover how Associate Professor Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy. Through her research and mentorship, she is shaping the next generation of counselors to implement these methods ethically and effectively.
Student Spotlight: Isabella Stenzel
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Inspired by her love of animals and her Hawkeye roots, Isabella Stenzel is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Iowa, blending traditional therapy with equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Into the Wild
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and shares her vision for the future of these popular outdoor programs that provide enriching teaching and learning experiences in nature.
Ibsen soars in new role with Iowa Raptor Project
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Meet Katie Ibsen, the new assistant director of UI WILD's Iowa Raptor Project. The Iowa Raptor Project works to conserve Iowa’s birds of prey through research and educational programming.
Message from the Dean: Annual Report 2024-25
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners are making a meaningful difference in our communities every day — especially when it comes to strengthening Iowa’s workforce.
From student to Scanlan Center social worker: the power of a practicum experience
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her Master of Social Work practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students.
Alumni Class Notes 2024-2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.
Alumnus Winston Addis honored in 'Eight Over 80’ celebration
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A lifelong educator, Winston Addis (BA '60, MA '64, PhD '68) was one of eight Hawkeyes who was honored in the Eight Over 80 celebration in May of 2025, organized by the UI Center for Advancement.