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News

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Langguth leaves a legacy of kindness, lifelong learning

Thursday, April 22, 2021
After 24 years of working for the University of Iowa College of Education, teaching and mentoring thousands of students, Nancy Langguth, associate dean for teacher education and student services, will retire in the summer of 2021.
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Yeomans seeks to empower her students through teaching math, life-long learning

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Graduating senior Emily Yeomans has been selected as the student speaker for the College of Education’s Undergraduate Virtual Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 13, at 4 p.m.
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In the news: The UI and Iowa City need to recognize Autism Acceptance Month

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The University of Iowa College of Education's REACH program and the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and Counselor Education's Academic Life Navigator program were recently mentioned in the Daily Iowan discussing ways to support autistic students.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Ethan Valentine

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumnus Ethan Valentine (M.A, ‘15 and Ph.D. ‘18 Educational Psychology).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Martha Kirby

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Hello Hawkeyes! Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet Alumna Martha Kirby (M.A. ‘97 Counselor Education, College Student Development program.) 
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Dusty Persinger

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Happy “where do you work?” Wednesday! This week, we want you to meet alumna Dusty Persinger (MA ‘19 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies.)
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Holly Bonfig-Becker

Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! This week we are highlighting alumna Holly Bonfig-Becker (MA ‘19 Psychological and Quantitative Foundations).
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Degollado receives Postdoctoral Research Scholar/Fellow Excellence Award

Friday, March 26, 2021
College of Education Postdoctoral Research Scholar Enrique “David” Degollado was recently recognized with a Postdoctoral Research Scholar/Fellow Excellence Award 2021.
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Lange receives Graduate Research Excellence Award for equity-focused education

Friday, March 26, 2021
Alex Lange, a graduating doctoral student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs program, researches higher education and transgender students. Lange’s research was recently recognized when they received the Graduate Research Excellence Award for Social Sciences.
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Garringer receives Distinguished Research Administrator Award

Friday, March 26, 2021
Teresa Garringer, the Research Support Manager in the Grant and Research Services Center (GRSC), was recently recognized for her dedication to supporting research when she received the Distinguished Research Administrator Award.
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Broton receives Early Career Scholar of the Year Award

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Katharine Broton, an assistant professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, recently received the Recognizing Research and Innovation Excellence Early Career Scholar of the Year award.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Ellie Curtis

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Hello Hawkeyes! Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumna Ellie Curtis (M.A. ‘17 School Counseling).
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Faculty receive funding from the UI Obermann Center to support virtual guests

Friday, March 5, 2021
The following University of Iowa College of Education faculty received funding from the UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies to host special virtual guest speakers in their classes during the spring 2021 semester. The UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies created the Invite-a-Guest-to-Class mini-grants this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning.
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Armour receives national disability leadership award

Friday, March 5, 2021
University of Iowa College of Education doctoral student Carly D. Armour received the National Disability Leadership Award for her dedication to advocating for individuals with disabilities in higher education. 
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UI REACH News - February 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021
Read the February 2021 edition of the UI REACH newsletter.
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Brian Hand honored with Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Monday, February 15, 2021
Brian Hand, a science education professor, is one of six UI faculty members selected for a 2021 Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Susanna Ziemer

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Susanna Ziemer (MAT ‘18 Science Education).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Jerri Eakes

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Hello Hawkeyes! Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet Alumna Jerri Eakes (MA ‘20 Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency).  
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kari Vogelgesang

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Hello and happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! This week we are spotlighting alumna Kari Vogelgesang (BA ‘01 Elementary Education, MA ‘09 Library and Information Science, Ph.D. ‘15 Special Education).
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Family member inspires aunt, niece to pursue careers in teaching to help students succeed

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Stephanie Howsare is following in the footsteps of her aunt Shelly Howsare, who works as a teacher of students with visual impairments. Both Stephanie and Shelly are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who are blind and visually impaired.