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Kayla Reed Fitzke

In the news: Family counselors' tips on managing stress at home during coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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.
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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...
Priscilla Zimmerman

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
Dana Miller

Dana Miller

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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

Greg Hamot: A legacy of international impact

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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

Office Hours: Allison Bruhn

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Allison Bruhn is helping schools create an environment focused on the well-being and success of their students.
Ernie Pascarella

Ernest Pascarella: veteran scholar leaves a legacy

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Veteran scholar, Ernest "Ernie" Pascarella, retires after more than two decades at what he describes as "the gem on the prairie."
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In the news: Establishing Personal Space At Home

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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.
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Celebrating Al Hieronymus' legacy

Monday, March 23, 2020
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

First Generation Spotlight: Alyssa Guzman

Friday, March 20, 2020
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.

In Memoriam 2020

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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...
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Retirements 2020: Deb Liddell

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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.
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Retirements 2020: Leslie Schrier

Tuesday, March 17, 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.
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Retirements 2020: Rori Carson

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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...
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US News & World Report releases latest graduate, professional programs rankings

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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.
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Mental health in K-12 schools

Monday, March 16, 2020
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.
Katharine Broton

Broton explores impact of campus meal vouchers on needs security in higher education

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
A new report explores the impact of campus meal vouchers on needs security in higher education.
Brianna Hacker

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Brianna Hacker

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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

Wood named a 2020 American Counseling Association Fellow

Thursday, March 5, 2020
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.