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News

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Staff Spotlight: Delaney Thoma

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Learn more about Delaney Thoma, administrative services coordinator in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office and Office of Student Services, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
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UI College of Education’s online programs nationally ranked

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Two of the college’s online master’s programs have earned national recognition.
Dare to Discover banners hanging in Iowa City

Research of six UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university.
Anne Sparks smiling in the Lindquist Center.

Staff Spotlight: Anne Sparks

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Learn more about Anne Sparks, Coordinator of Graduate Student Admissions and Success in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
A group of 30 people stand in front of a table at a training in Kosovo.

Kosovan universities adopt UI's multi-faceted curricular reform process

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
With the support of USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education, public universities in Kosovo are advancing institutional capacity to align academic curricula with industry needs.
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UI alumna Karen Allen named UI WILD director

Monday, January 13, 2025
University of Iowa alumna Karen Allen joins the College of Education as the new director of UI WILD, Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development, bringing more than two decades of experience as an administrator and educator in K-12 settings.
A man stands at a table, leading a discussion in Kosovo.

Kosovan professors collaborate with ISU to help students explore artificial intelligence in agriculture

Friday, January 10, 2025
USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education activity has fostered strong collaboration between academic staff at Iowa State University (ISU) and partner universities in Kosovo.
A women wearing a hair net leads a tour at a confectionery factory based in Prizren, Kosova to a group of four individuals.

Kosovo agriculture firms collaborate with professors, students to explore solutions to industry challenges

Thursday, January 9, 2025
USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education Activity is laying the groundwork for supporting university-business collaborations in applied research.
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In the news: Art Education student featured by UI’s International Programs

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Mawuena Morgan, a third-year art education and art major who is studying this winter on the Women's Empowerment in the Dominican Republic program, was the recipient of a Global Access Ambassador Scholarship.
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UI community celebrates the life of former English professor Jim Marshall

Monday, January 6, 2025
Jim Marshall, an English Education professor and associate dean for more than two decades, passed away at the age of 74.
Sarah Lobb smiling in the Lindquist Center.

Staff Spotlight: Sarah Lobb

Friday, December 20, 2024
Learn more about Sarah Lobb, Faculty Affairs Manager in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
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In the news: Literacy, Culture, and Language PhD student featured by Grad College

Friday, December 20, 2024
English teacher and PhD candidate Kimberly Sleezer was highlighted for her efforts to inspire and retain teachers.
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In the news: Research by Cassels Johnson examines equity, educational experiences of heritage speakers in Iowa high schools

Friday, December 20, 2024
Multilingual Education Professor David Cassels Johnson published a study examining how Iowa high school Spanish teachers can accommodate and uplift Spanish-speaking students.
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Felderman juggles academics, parenthood on journey to becoming educator

Friday, December 13, 2024
College of Education graduate Kaitlin Felderman was determined to get her degree, juggling life as a student, spouse, parent, and commuter. Felderman, who was selected as the college's undergraduate student commencement speaker, says the most rewarding aspect of teaching middle schoolers is supporting their growth during a crucial developmental period.
Rehabilitation Counselor Education Alumna Haley Wikoff

Counselor Education alumna recognized for excellence

Thursday, December 12, 2024
College of Education alumna Haley Wikoff has had a remarkable 2024, receiving three different awards that recognize her excellence in academia.
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Alumna Kaitlin Mahoney named Mississippi Bend Regional Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Alumna Kaitlin Mahoney, a secondary math teacher at Bettendorf High School, was named the 2024 Mississippi Bend Regional Teacher of the Year by the Iowa Department of Education.
Saba Rasheed Ali

In the news: Ali shares insights about career pathways

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Professor Saba Rasheed Ali recently discussed career pathways, a new program that will soon be rolled out in Cedar Rapids Schools.
Wallace smiles into camera at the Blank Honors Center Building.

Staff Spotlight: Rachel Wallace

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Learn more about Rachel Wallace, Administrative Services Specialist in the Iowa Reading Research Center, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
Assemien smiling into camera in front of the Lindquist Center.

Staff Spotlight: Bellinda Assemien

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Learn more about Bellinda Assemien, coordinator of Student Field Experiences in the College of Education's Office of Student Services, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
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In the news: Lane named School Counselor Advocate of the Year

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Erin Lane, a clinical assistant professor of School Counseling, was recently named the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association. The Daily Iowan recently interviewed Lane to discuss this accolade, her work with UI school counseling graduate students, and her advocacy for school counseling services in Iowa and around the country.