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
Honoring inaugural awardees of the Teaching and Learning Graduate Student Research Awards
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Graduate students, Ashley Rila and Kate Lechtenberg, were awarded Graduate Student Research Awards from the Department of Teaching and Learning for their research.
HESA Ph.D. student recognized for researching racial barriers in higher ed
Monday, May 18, 2020
Charles Martin-Stanley II was recognized as the 2020 graduate recipient of the Philip G. Hubbard Human Rights Award for his impactful research and community service.
In the news: UI graduate student breaks barriers for Hawkeyes, raising disability awareness
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Daily Iowan
Andrea Courtney, clinical mental-health master’s program student, has been instrumental in raising the standard of disability accommodations for students on campus.
UI alumna Margot Allscheid awarded Fulbright to Spain
Thursday, May 7, 2020
University of Iowa International Programs
Margot Allscheid, an alumna in elementary education from the University of Iowa College of Education, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Spain for 2020-21.
Datchuk, Grooms honored with 2019-2020 Collegiate Teaching Awards
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Shawn Datchuk, assistant professor in special education, and Ain Grooms, assistant professor in educational leadership, were honored with the 2019-2020 Collegiate Teaching Awards.
“Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Stephanie Peters
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meet this week's "Where Do You Work? Wednesday Elementary Education alumna Stephanie Peters.
Barnhardt selected as University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement fellow
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement
Cassie Barnhardt, associate professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, was selected as one of the University of California’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement 2020-2021 fellows. Fellows are selected for tackling challenging and timely issues pertaining to expression, academic freedom and campus climate. Over the course of a year, the fellows will research complex topics...
Celebrating College of Education 2020 scholarship recipients, donors
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Thanks to the generosity of University of Iowa College of Education alumni, donors, and friends, students are able to take part in life-changing educational experiences and be leaders in their community.
UI student Sydney DeBoer Awarded Fulbright to Czech Republic
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
University of Iowa International Programs
Sydney DeBoer, who will receive a BA in history and secondary social studies education from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Czech Republic for 2020-21.
Watt, Martin-Stanley II honored at Finkbine Dinner
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sherry Watt, professor in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, and Charles Martin-Stanley II, doctoral candidate in Higher Education and Student Affairs, were recently announced as Finkbine Award recipients.
28 RAPIL graduates find a new calling in teaching
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Twenty-eight non-traditional students, who transformed their initial career choices into a foundation to teach middle and high school students, will complete the Regents Alternative Pathway to Licensure program (RAPIL)on Saturday, April 25.
In the news: In wake of school year called off, experts tell kids & parents it's OK to feel frustrated
Monday, April 20, 2020
KGAN
Daniel Clay, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Education, gives advice on coping with the abrupt end of the school year due to COVID-19.
In the news: UI faculty create open-source materials to save students money, better serve class needs
Friday, April 10, 2020
Iowa Now - Open-source
Ted Neal, clinical associate professor in science education is using OpenHawks grants to improve college affordability and provide a better educational experience for his students.
Alumni Magazine 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Check out our 2020 Alumni Magazine, dedicated to school and community mental health.
In the news: UI student creates errand-running service to help others in time of need
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Iowa Now
Allie Stutting, a fourth-year student majoring in history and secondary education, created an organization called Iowa City Errand-ers, dedicated to help those who need help with getting groceries or completing other errands safely during this time.
In the news: Education experts give advice on helping your kid learn from home
Monday, April 6, 2020
KGAN
Clinical professor in Science Education, Mark McDermott, gives advice on engaging students while learning from home.
In the news: Family counselors' tips on managing stress at home during coronavirus pandemic
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Gazette
Assistant professors in Couple and Family Therapy, Kayla Reed Fitzke and Jacob Priest give advice on managing stress at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Resources
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Looking for accurate information about COVID-19? Need help transitioning to online teaching? Struggling with your mental health during social distancing? These resources will help you navigate constantly changing and challenging times.
Students broaden cultural awareness during Thai educational immersion
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Thirteen pre-service teachers and several faculty members experienced everything from teaching in Thai classrooms, visiting Buddhist temples, and trekking to the top of Phu Bo Bit Mountain to learning about sustainable farming practices by helping grow and harvest rice. These activities took place during a 15-day global education trip to Thailand over winter break with the theme “An Immersion...
Why I Give: Priscilla Zimmerman
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Alumna Priscilla Zimmerman writes about why she gives to the University of Iowa College of Education
Pagination