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News
In Memoriam, 2024-25
Friday, September 5, 2025
The College of Education remembers our classmates, colleagues, faculty and friends.
University of Iowa explores continued partnerships in Kosovo
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Cassie Barnhardt, UI College of Education higher education and student affairs professor, recently visited Prishtina, Kosovo, to explore opportunities for continuing collaboration with universities, government representatives, and donor organizations.
Staff Spotlight: Ben Walizer
Friday, August 22, 2025
Learn more about Ben Walizer, Director of Administration for the Dean's Office of the College of Education, and what he 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.
New faculty join the College of Education
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
In the news: Iowa Raptor Project continues outreach and conservation efforts
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Staff from UI WILD’s Iowa Raptor Project discuss the unit's future conservation efforts and transformative educational experiences.
In the news: McDermott discusses Iowa’s teacher shortage
Thursday, August 14, 2025
As a new school year approaches, Professor Mark McDermott was interviewed and provided context about Iowa's need for more educators.
Student Spotlight: Olga Colmenero Carrillo
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement student Olga Colmenero Carrillo discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
Student Spotlight: Rehn Stjernberg
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education student Rehn Stjernberg discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
In the news: Datchuk discusses new tool that helps teach cursive
Monday, August 4, 2025
UI special education professor Shawn Datchuk, director of the Iowa Reading Research Center, has developed a free tool to help teachers everywhere teach cursive.
Steve Murley retires after decade at UI College of Education
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
After a decade of teaching and mentoring future educational leaders at the University of Iowa College of Education, the longtime school administrator and clinical instructor is retiring, August 1 — though not stepping away entirely.
Just Crushing: A Demolition Derby
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Learn how creativity, collaboration, and community collided when teens turned art into action – and demolition derby cars – at the Dubuque County Fair. Just Crushing is a one-of-a-kind public art project where Eastern Iowa youth tackled issues like climate change, reproductive rights, and mental health through bold car designs and civic dialogue.
Staff Spotlight: Chris Clough
Monday, July 21, 2025
Learn more about Chris Clough, IT Director for the College of Education, College of Law, and Division of Student Services. This series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
Ed Leadership’s Kieffer-Haverkamp retires
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Educational Leadership program coordinator and clinical instructor Lisa Kieffer-Haverkamp retired June 30 after more than 40 years in education, including 11 years at the University of Iowa.
In the news: Alumnus named STEM Teacher of the Year
Monday, July 7, 2025
Science Education alumnus Chuck Tonelli, a Metro High School science teacher in Cedar Rapids, was recently recognized as Southeast Iowa Region STEM Teacher of the Year.
Ali, Aloe serve in new interim leadership roles
Monday, June 30, 2025
Two UI College of Education faculty are serving in new interim roles, bringing their vision and expertise to the campus and college during crucial leadership transitions, effective July 1.
In the news: Kivlighan discusses increased use of AI for therapy
Friday, June 27, 2025
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Counseling psychology professor and Counseling and Behavioral Health Services program director Martin Kivlighan discusses the pros and cons of turning to AI for therapy.
Staff Spotlight: Betsy Justis
Monday, June 23, 2025
Learn more about Betsy Justis, Educational Licensure Specialist for the 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.
In the news: Social Studies Education alumnus wins Fulbright
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Social Studies Education alumnus Noah LeFevre will be teaching English in Bulgaria thanks to a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award.
Staff Spotlight: Phoebe Yetley
Monday, June 16, 2025
Learn more about Phoebe Yetley, director of Iowa Wildlife Camps and assistant director of School of the Wild, 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.
In the news: Xander continues to provide mental health support for UI’s Veteran community
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Chuck Xander, an IVETS embedded counselor—a position that was established through a $15 million gift from the Scanlan Family Foundation—has provided hundreds of hours of mental health support for Veterans and military-connected students on campus.
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