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Regan Trexel honored as recipient of 2024 Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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University of Iowa graduate student Regan Trexel has been named the Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington for community-based disability services providers, due to her role at UI REACH as the lead social engagement peer mentor.
College of Education graduate programs receive high marks in latest national rankings
Monday, April 8, 2024
Twenty three University of Iowa programs, including three College of Education graduate programs, were ranked in the top 25 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
In the news: Elementary Education alumnus featured in Des Moines Register
Monday, April 1, 2024
F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register
UI Elementary Education alumnus Kenny Gaskin spent his childhood looking up to his teachers. He’s now a teacher with Des Moines Public Schools, inspiring students and building a sense of community in the classroom.
UI hosts community-based interpreters for summit on professional development and multilingual communities
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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More than 20 participants from across the state recently participated in a professional development summit to learn how to even better serve and support multilingual communities in Iowa. The summit was made possible thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch the National Resource Center for Translation and Global Literacy.
Dr. Ernest Pascarella Memorial fund honors the late professor, supports students
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The Dr. Ernest Pascarella Memorial Scholarship fund was established by the family of the late professor emeritus of Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) to assist graduate students in HESA with the greatest financial need.
In the News: Scanlan Center for School Mental Health highlighted by Inside Higher Ed
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Faculty and staff at Iowa community colleges want to support their students’ mental health; however, many feel underprepared to do so. UI's Scanlan Center for School Mental Health provided some helpful solutions.
Watt earns American College Personnel Association Contribution to Knowledge Award
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Higher Education and Student Affairs Professor Sherry K. Watt was awarded the American College Personnel Association (ACPA): College Student Educators International’s Contribution to Knowledge Award for the research she does on strategies for engaging across difference using practices that build stamina within the self and in relationships with others to sustain community.
Lauren Irwin wins dissertation of the year award from the College Student Educators International
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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University of Iowa College of Education alumna Lauren Irwin was awarded the Marylu McEwen Dissertation of the Year Award from College Student Educators International.
U.S. Department of Education grant addresses teacher shortage, diversifies workforce
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the UI College of Education a $1.26 million grant for a program that will partner with Iowa school districts, community colleges, and community partners. The program will support 40 high quality elementary teachers through coursework and field experiences, resulting in a Bachelor of Arts, a teaching license, and a K12 ESL endorsement in Iowa.
Social emotional learning inspires school counseling graduate student Ryan Frank
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Ryan Frank knew he wanted to bring social emotional learning into educational settings after his experience working with students for AmeriCorps. Frank worked at the non-profit Catherine McAuley Center as part of his AmeriCorps placement after he received his undergraduate degree in social work and Spanish from the University of Northern Iowa.
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