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. 

Media Inquiries

Please contact:

Lois J. Gray

Director of Strategic Communications
319-335-5347 (office)
319-430-3740 (cell)
lois-gray@uiowa.edu

News

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In the news: How a choir transforms an Iowa prison into an all-accepting refuge

Friday, April 19, 2019
The Oakdale Prison Choir has been giving inmates a musical outlet for ten years.
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In the news: UI Student Lydia Sinclair awarded Fulbright to Spain

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Lydia Sinclair, who received a BA in Spanish and a Secondary Spanish teaching license from the University of Iowa in May, is teaching in Spain as the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award.
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Sunstein honored with 2019 CLAS Outstanding Outreach and Public Engagement Award

Monday, April 15, 2019
English Education professor, Bonnie Sunstein, was honored with the 2019 CLAS Outstanding Outreach and Public Engagement Award.
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Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Ken Arvidson

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Ken Arvidson (BS ‘15 Mathematics, Mathematics Education endorsement, ESL endorsement).
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Lindquist Center Renovation

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Planned renovations for the Lindquist Center will provide a collaborative, cutting-edge learning environment that fosters student success.
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Retirements: Renita Schmidt

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Renita Schmidt (PhD ’05) has dedicated her life to inspiring a love for literature.

Generations of Hawkeyes

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Hawkeye teaching runs in the family
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Class Notes

Sunday, March 24, 2019
New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.
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Student Spotlight: Talia Buss

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Elementary Education student and short sprinter, Talia Buss, uses her passion and dedication on the track and in the classroom.

Bowman explores achieving equitable college student outcomes in STEM fields

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Nick Bowman and colleagues are exploring how to help college students from marginalized and underrepresented groups be more successful in STEM fields, thanks to a nearly $1.5-million-dollar National Science Foundation grant. Bowman, a professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education, serves as the grant co-principal investigator...
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Hitting it out of the ballpark

Sunday, March 24, 2019
UI REACH alumnus Tanner Salinas lands dream job with Chicago Cubs.
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Q&A with Casey Kreiter

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Casey Kreiter (MA '13) is a long snapper for the Denver Broncos and Hawkeye Teacher.
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Chung to lead advisory board

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Jhoon “Jake” Chung (BA ’96) shared inspiration and insights at graduation.

Iowa Board of Regents honor Assouline, Warren

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Two University of Iowa Alumna were honored by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2018 for their valuable contributions to the university's core mission of teaching, service, and research.
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Striking a chord

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Elementary Education alumna Nan Nelson helps children develop their love of music.
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Office Hours: Katharine Broton

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Katharine Broton, assistant professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, examines how basic needs insecurity affects college students.

New Faculty 2018-19

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Terry Ackerman Distinguished Visiting Professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics Terry Ackerman's research focuses on trying to model educational assessment data. In particular, he explores the dimensionality of this data and what may be the cause of the dimensionality. Terry Ackerman helps students develop a passion for research. Erin Barnes Clinical Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation...
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Supporting student athletes

Sunday, March 24, 2019
UI College of Education alumna Kaye Cole has dedicated her career to helping student athletes be successful.

Colangelo honored with distinguished faulty/staff award

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Nicholas Colangelo, dean emeritus of the University of Iowa College of Education, was honored with the 2018 Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award from the UI Center for Advancement in October of 2018. 
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Alumni Magazine 2018-2019

Monday, March 18, 2019
Read the 2018-2019 University of Iowa College of Education Alumni Magazine to learn all about the exciting transformations taking place in our college.