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Lois J. Gray

Director of Strategic Communications
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News

Chung named new Alumni Leadership Council chair, Meyer tapped as new education rep

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two College of Education alumni – Jhoon "Jake" Chung and Jesse Meyer – are serving in new leadership roles with the University of Iowa Alumni Leadership Council.

Message from the Dean: Annual Report 2023-24

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners are working together to advance education and mental health for everyone – in all 99 Iowa counties, all 50 states and 84 different countries, truly illustrating that Hawkeyes are everywhere.
University of Iowa student with Hawkeye grad cap

In the news: African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Mavis Gyesi, a PhD candidate in UI's Higher Education and Student Affairs program, recently discussed her research on the educational experiences of African immigrants in U.S. high schools and their transition to college.
Nicholas Bowman, professor of higher education and student affairs

In the news: Bowman-led research highlights impact of diversity in STEM

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A recent study published by the American Education Research Association, reveals that college students in STEM courses excel in more diverse classroom environments. This research, which was led by Professor Nicholas Bowman, highlights how engaging with classmates from different backgrounds can propel individual performance and success.
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In the news: UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic highlighted by The Gazette

Monday, August 19, 2024
Created to help bring comprehensive mental health care to rural Iowans, UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic was recently featured by local media.
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UI College of Education faculty-published books explore variety of topics

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Three University of Iowa College of education professors wrote five books from June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Faculty and students work with robots in the College of Education's Makerspace.

College of Education’s Makerspace inspires, immerses students

Friday, August 2, 2024
Future teachers are discovering how to use interactive learning tools and software at the College of Education’s Educational Makerspace.
Paraeducators participating in Scanlan Center's new mental health training fellowship

Iowa paraeducators benefit from new school mental health fellowship

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A new mental health training fellowship created by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health provides valuable tools for Iowa's paraeducators.
Late faculty emeritus Dennis Maki

Dennis Maki leaves legacy as leader in rehabilitation counselor education

Friday, July 26, 2024
Rehabilitation Counselor Education Professor Emeritus Dennis Maki passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, at the age of 75, after more than 30 years at the College of Education.
IVETS embedded counselor Chuck Xander

Providing mental health support for UI’s Veteran community

Friday, July 26, 2024
Iowa native and combat Veteran Chuck Xander looks back on his first year as embedded counselor in which he helped provide mental health support for Veterans and military-connected students.