College of Education Office of Strategic Communications staff are ready to help connect media with University of Iowa College of Education expert sources, provide information about our initiatives, history, and people, and share our college’s story. 

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Lois J. Gray

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College of Education welcomes new faculty

Thursday, April 12, 2018
John Achrazoglou As the only person to receive the Regent’s Excellence Award twice, John Achrazoglou seeks to prepare future educators through curriculum development and creating online programming. Achrazoglou prepares future educators by sharing technology expertise Katharine Broton Katharine Broton is a new Assistant Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Her current research is...
New Horizons Band

Play It Again

Thursday, April 12, 2018
The New Horizons Band gives "chronologically gifted" seniors a musical outlet.
Kathy Countryman

Countryman teaching family has strong ties to College of Education

Thursday, April 12, 2018
The teaching gene is strong in the Countryman family DNA.
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The Sky is the Limit

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Andrew learned how to live independently, the importance of being on time and how to be more confident.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Judy Shannon

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Judy Shannon (MA ’05 Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development).
Sarah Moschenross

College of Education alumna to head student affairs at Grinnell College

Monday, April 9, 2018
Sarah Moschenross, dean of students at Grinnell College and University of Iowa College of Education alumna, was recently promoted to associate vice president of student affairs at the college, beginning this summer.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Philip Lala

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Philip Lala (MA ’13 Educational Psychology).
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In the news: Associate Dean Saba Ali on innovation

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Financial blog WalletHub talked with University of Iowa College of Education's Saba Ali, associate dean for research, about how policy makers can help those who have been displaced by innovation as well as what skills can best help individuals be competitive in a changing workplace. Ali was featured in an article looking at 2018's most and least innovative states. Iowa didn't fare well, landing in...
Sarah Von Schrader

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Sarah von Schrader

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Sarah von Schrader (MA ’98, Ph.D ’06 Educational Measurement and Statistics). Von Schrader is the Associate Director of Research at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The Yang-Tan Institute has approximately 50 staff members dedicated to advancing knowledge, policies, and...
Michele Armstrong

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Michele Armstrong

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Michele Armstrong (MA ’13 Higher Education and Student Affairs).