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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News

Alex Lange

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.
Teresa Garringer

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.
Katharine Broton

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.
Ellie Curtis

"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.
Carly Armour

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.
Brian Hand

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.
Sassanna Ziemer

"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).  
Kari Vogelgesang

"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. 
Lincoln Aunan

Noyce scholarship helps Aunan pursue teaching career in high-needs district

Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Noyce Scholarship in Mathematics led University of Iowa College of Education student Lincoln Aunan to realize his passion for working with students in high-needs school districts.
Kathleen Weiss

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kathleen Weiss

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! Meet alumna Kathleen Weiss (MAT ‘10 Secondary Science Education and certification to teach secondary science, Ph.D. ‘20 Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in science education).
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Angie Bong

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! Meet alumna Angie Bong (MA ‘07 Student Development and Postsecondary Education).

Noyce Scholarship helps Potts pursue dream of teaching career

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
University of Iowa College of Education student Caleb Potts is destined for success with the help of the Noyce Teacher Scholarship in Mathematics.
Matthew Obrien

O'Brien seeks to improve telehealth for children with autism

Friday, January 29, 2021
Matthew O’Brien has recently joined the University Of Iowa College of Education as a new Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Mark Plum

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Hello and happy “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! This week meet Mark Plum (BA ‘01 Elementary Education with an endorsement in reading and a minor in Spanish).

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Matt Degner

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
We hope you’re having a fantastic “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week, we would like you to meet alumnus Matt Degner (MA ‘08 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies and EdS ‘15 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies).
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Annual Report 2019-2020

Monday, January 11, 2021
Read the 2019-2020 Annual Report!