Associate professor of Music Education, Mary Cohen, reflects on 10 years of the Oakdale Prison Choir, a program that creates a space for people inside and outside prison to come together to sing and exchange written reflections about singing. Source: The power of art and human connection on display at Oakdale (Iowa City Press Citizen)

Meet Jill Bader, a UI College of Education alumna who works as a kindergarten teacher at Stewart Elementary School in Washington, Iowa.

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Chris Gibson (BS ’91 in Elementary Education). Gibson has a rich history of working in education. She is about to enter into her 29th year of working in education and 5th year of being principal at Archibald Alexander Elementary School in the Iowa City Community School District. Gibson says she loves the joy and excitement her students...

University of Iowa College of Education Couple and Family Therapy Assistant Professor Kayla Reed-Fitzke applies research on adverse childhood experiences to provide early career service members at risk for mental-health issues with early help and support.

Meet alumnus Stephen Cimaglia (BA ’15 in Secondary Education in Mathematics), who teaches at Lake View High School in Chicago, Illinois,

Four University of Iowa alumni were honored with Inclusive Teaching Awards in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. 

It’s our favorite day of the week… “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Meredith Olson (BA ’16 double major in K-12 Music Education and Vocal Performance). Originally from Yorkville, Illinois, Olson combines her passion for music and teaching as a music educator. Olson has been teaching for three years in Iowa at Vernon Middle School and Longfellow Elementary in Marion, Iowa. She...

Read the June 2019 edition of the UI REACH newsletter.

Kayla Reed Fitzke, an assistant professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program, will be able to help at-risk soldiers get the support they need, thanks to a research grant from the Society for Military Psychology.

Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf is the top Advanced Placement school in Iowa, according to the Iowa AP Index. The index, developed in 2005 by the University of Iowa College of Education's Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, assesses Advanced Placement (AP) participation among accredited public and nonpublic schools in Iowa.

Kedibona "Kedi" Ochs, the UI College of Education 2019 commencement speaker, shares his long journey to becoming a teacher.

Students, donors, faculty, staff, family members, and friends gathered in celebration of exceptional students in areas of research, academic performance, community service, leadership and contributions to all areas of education.

Alumnus Tim Bosch (MA '14 Rehabilitation and Counselor Education) was honored with the 2018-19 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year Award.

The Oakdale Prison Choir has been giving inmates a musical outlet for ten years.

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.

English Education professor, Bonnie Sunstein, was honored with the 2019 CLAS Outstanding Outreach and Public Engagement Award.

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

Planned renovations for the Lindquist Center will provide a collaborative, cutting-edge learning environment that fosters student success.

Renita Schmidt (PhD ’05) has dedicated her life to inspiring a love for literature.

Hawkeye teaching runs in the family