From a young age, Dana Miller knew she wanted to help people. That passion for helping others led her to get a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and later a Specialist in Education degree (’07) and a Ph.D. in School Psychology (’10) from the University of Iowa College of Education. Miller decided to pursue a Ph.D. in School Psychology at the College of Education...

Greg Hamot has dedicated his career to promoting global education, democracy, and supporting his students in their pursual of social studies education. Hamot, professor of Social Studies Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, is retiring in June 2020 after 25 years as a University of Iowa College of Education professor and more than 44 years as an educator. Alongside his outstanding...

Allison Bruhn is helping schools create an environment focused on the well-being and success of their students.

Veteran scholar, Ernest "Ernie" Pascarella, retires after more than two decades at what he describes as "the gem on the prairie."

Jacob Priest, assistant professor of Couple and Family Therapy, joins Talk of Iowa to discuss how everyone can get along while working from home as the country practices social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19.

A scholarship fund created by the family of Albert "Al" Hieronymus, honors the life of this testing pioneer who always put people first.

Alyssa Guzman (BA ’18), a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Teaching program in secondary English education, shares her first-person insights on navigating higher-education as a first-generation student.

William "Bill" Matthes William “Bill” Matthes, faculty emeriti in the Division of Counselor Education, died on May 18, 2019, at age 81. After teaching elementary school in Illinois, Matthes held professional appointments at Indiana University and the University of Idaho. Matthes joined the University of Iowa College of Education in 1967. He was a highly regarded expert on counselor development...

After spending nearly 30 years at the University of Iowa College of Education, teaching and mentoring hundreds of graduate students, Deb Liddell, professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA), will retire in the summer of 2020.

After more than 40 years in education, Leslie Schrier, associate professor in Foreign Language Education, retired from the University of Iowa College of Education in December 2019.

Rori Carson, clinical associate professor in Teaching and Learning, retired from the University of Iowa College of Education in December of 2019, after more than 40 years of supporting future teachers. Carson received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction/Special Education in 1993 from the University of Iowa College of Education. Carson returned to the University of Iowa College of Education as...

The University of Iowa College of Education ranks 47th nationally among best graduate school programs in education according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.

In today’s world, K-12 students are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and trauma than previous generations, making the need for school mental health resources more urgent than ever.

A new report explores the impact of campus meal vouchers on needs security in higher education.

It’s our favorite day of the week, “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Brianna Hacker (BA ’06 in Elementary Education with Social Studies and Reading Endorsements). Hacker is a reading coach at San Carlos Park Elementary in Fort Meyers, Florida, where she has been teaching since 2006. Originally from Davenport, Iowa, Hacker loves to see when her students understand they are...

Susannah Wood, associate professor in the Rehabilitation and Counselor Education Department, is one of only 13 scholars from across the nation to be named a 2020 American Counseling Association Fellow, the highest honor awarded by the ACA.

Saying farewell & thank you to mentors, leaders, and innovators.

After growing up in an environment constantly engaged in education, it was no surprise to Dave and Jan Cronin when their son Tim decided to follow in their footsteps.

Many Iowans lack access to necessary mental health care due to systematic and cultural barriers. However, many College of Education faculty and alumni are dedicated to improving mental health access and care for Iowans.

Rosaline Ching-Lan Lin, doctoral student in Counseling Psychology, is working to make a positive impact on mental health in rural Iowa communities. Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Lin initially wanted to be a journalist, studying psychology to become a better interviewer and to learn what was meaningful to people. However, she fell in love with counseling and psychology and decided to pursue a...