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News

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UI alumna Margot Allscheid awarded Fulbright to Spain

Thursday, May 7, 2020
Margot Allscheid, an alumna in elementary education from the University of Iowa College of Education, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Spain for 2020-21.

Datchuk, Grooms honored with 2019-2020 Collegiate Teaching Awards

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Shawn Datchuk, assistant professor in special education, and Ain Grooms, assistant professor in educational leadership, were honored with the 2019-2020 Collegiate Teaching Awards. 
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“Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Stephanie Peters

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meet this week's "Where Do You Work? Wednesday Elementary Education alumna Stephanie Peters.
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Barnhardt selected as University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement fellow

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Cassie Barnhardt, associate professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, was selected as one of the University of California’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement 2020-2021 fellows. Fellows are selected for tackling challenging and timely issues pertaining to expression, academic freedom and campus climate. Over the course of a year, the fellows will research complex topics...
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Celebrating College of Education 2020 scholarship recipients, donors

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Thanks to the generosity of University of Iowa College of Education alumni, donors, and friends, students are able to take part in life-changing educational experiences and be leaders in their community.
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UI student Sydney DeBoer Awarded Fulbright to Czech Republic

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sydney DeBoer, who will receive a BA in history and secondary social studies education from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Czech Republic for 2020-21.
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Watt, Martin-Stanley II honored at Finkbine Dinner

Monday, April 27, 2020
Sherry Watt, professor in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, and Charles Martin-Stanley II, doctoral candidate in Higher Education and Student Affairs, were recently announced as Finkbine Award recipients.
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28 RAPIL graduates find a new calling in teaching

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Twenty-eight non-traditional students, who transformed their initial career choices into a foundation to teach middle and high school students, will complete the Regents Alternative Pathway to Licensure program (RAPIL)on Saturday, April 25.
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In the news: In wake of school year called off, experts tell kids & parents it's OK to feel frustrated

Monday, April 20, 2020
Daniel Clay, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Education, gives advice on coping with the abrupt end of the school year due to COVID-19.
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In the news: UI faculty create open-source materials to save students money, better serve class needs

Friday, April 10, 2020
Ted Neal, clinical associate professor in science education is using OpenHawks grants to improve college affordability and provide a better educational experience for his students.