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Bevins honored with a 2019 Outstanding Staff Award

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Bobbie Bevins, academic/clinical program management specialist in the Department of Teaching and Learning, has been selected as a recipient of a 2019 University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award. The University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award is given to six staff members who have made outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have significantly benefited the university. UI Staff Council...
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King joins College of Education as assistant professor in special education

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
As a new assistant professor, Seth King seeks to answer big questions in special education. 
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Foley Nicpon takes on new leadership role in College of Education

Friday, August 30, 2019
Megan Foley Nicpon recently accepted a new position as the Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) for the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations.
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Exceptional students

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Thanks to the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy, students like Keishanique Moton-Tyler get the opportunity to jumpstart their college career.

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: JeanAnn Starcevic

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
It’s our favorite day of the week… “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna JeanAnn Starcevic (B.S. ’98 in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement). Originally from Albia, Iowa, Starcevic has been teaching for 27 years, 20 of those teaching first through sixth grade in the Newton Community School District. Starcevic says she enjoys teaching reading and writing to her students...
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University of Iowa College of Education Day at the Iowa State Fair 2019

Friday, August 9, 2019
The UI College of Education Day hosted the showcase area of the University of Iowa Exhibit at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The College of Education would like to thank everyone who stopped by, learned more about Hawkeye Teachers and all of the college's academic programs, and shared their wonderful alumni stories. Special thanks to all of our outstanding Hawkeye Teacher Student Ambassador...
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Lee Rabe

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Wednesday is here already so that means it is time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week, we are featuring alumnus Lee Rabe. Originally from Ottumwa, Iowa, Rabe graduated from the University of Iowa in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music degree and teaching licensure. “When I graduated I felt confident in my abilities to compete for a job position because of my field experiences...
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"Where Do You Work Wednesday"? Abbie Jensen

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Meet alumna Abbie Jensen, who relishes working as an English Language Learner teacher. She credits her education from the UI College of Education for giving her a strong foundation to be successful in this role.
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In the news: The power of art and human connection on display at Oakdale

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Associate professor of Music Education, Mary Cohen, reflects on 10 years of the Oakdale Prison Choir, a program that creates a space for people inside and outside prison to come together to sing and exchange written reflections about singing. Source: The power of art and human connection on display at Oakdale (Iowa City Press Citizen)
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Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Jill Bader

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Meet Jill Bader, a UI College of Education alumna who works as a kindergarten teacher at Stewart Elementary School in Washington, Iowa.