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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Please contact:

Lois J. Gray

Director of Strategic Communications
319-335-5347 (office)
319-430-3740 (cell)
lois-gray@uiowa.edu

News

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Excelling on the court and in the classroom: Jack Devlin

Friday, November 13, 2020
Learn more about Jack Devlin and his experience as a UI REACH student and student manager for the Iowa men's basketball team.
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In the business of helping others: Allie Stutting

Friday, November 13, 2020
Allie Stutting has always wanted to help others. This desire led her to the College of Education, where she raised millions of dollars for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, created a nonprofit to support at-risk community members during COVID-19, and discovered her passion for healthcare philanthropy.
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Black lives in white spaces

Friday, November 13, 2020
Several faculty, graduate students and alumni have dedicated their careers to examining the inequity that exists in education, systemic barriers that block Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from accessing higher education, and the ways education leaves BIPOC students behind at every level.
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Why I Give: Devlin Family

Friday, November 13, 2020
The Devlin family reflect on why they chose to support UI REACH.
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Hilliard helps veterans as I-SERVE’s resource specialist

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Lorenza Hilliard is an Army Veteran who has been out of the Army for nearly four decades. But she still finds a way to continue giving back to other veterans. 
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In the News: Understanding suicide as a social justice issue

Monday, November 9, 2020
Counseling Psychology Professor Emeritus John Westefeld describes how we can begin to understand suicide and suicide prevention as a social justice issue.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Edward Moller

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
We hope you are having a great “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! This week meet alumnus Edward Moller (B.A. ’98 Art Education with a minor in studio art).
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Varon inspires other veterans through Troops to Teachers

Monday, November 2, 2020
Elias Varon, an elementary education major and veteran, is proud to help other veterans consider pursuing a career in the field of education in his role as a Troops to Teachers representative.
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Alumna Quintero honored as Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Buffy Quintero (2011, MAT) was recently honored as the Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Arts Educators of Iowa (AEI). This award is given annually to selected members of the Iowa arts education community who have shown stellar dedication to the craft of teaching art to children. Quintero works as an art teacher at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City.
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Sharing passion of powwow dance, Native culture

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Hill is currently working toward his goal of helping Native American youth at the University of Iowa by getting an MA in teaching, leadership, and cultural competency through the College of Education.