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ACT scholar thrives in supportive environment
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Thanks to ACT and the support of fellow researchers, DaVida Anderson knows she’s right where she wants to be. Anderson, of York, Pennsylvania, is working toward a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs. From the first day she set foot on campus, Anderson knew the college was the best choice for her as an education researcher. In 2015, Anderson became part of the ACT Scholar Program, which...

Support our future
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Here's how you can support the University of Iowa College of Education.

Dean emeritus hosts 'The Window' podcast
Monday, April 24, 2017
The Gazette
Dean Emeritus Nick Colangelo is the host of a new podcast called, "The Window."

College of Education provides hands-on STEM learning for students
Thursday, April 20, 2017
More than 200 elementary school students recently had a chance for hands-on STEM learning opportunities on the University of Iowa campus.

UI REACH takes learning outside the classroom
Friday, April 14, 2017
The Daily Iowan
In this front page article in The Daily Iowan, UI REACH students learn about cooking safety at DP Dough in Iowa City.
College of Education faculty member, alumna recognized during annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Iowa Now
Susan Assouline, director of the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, as well as UI College of Education alumna, Gabriela Rivera, earned awards at the UI's annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women.
Bruhn discusses award-winning research
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The Daily Iowan
Assistant Professor Allison Bruhn, winner of the 2017 Ted Carr Initial Researcher Award, discusses her work.

Connecting with Kosovo
Friday, April 7, 2017
The potential to help transform education in Kosovo is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new partnership between the University of Iowa and the University of Pristina.

College of Education in full force at the Hawkeye Caucus 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
The University of Iowa College of Education was out in full force at the Hawkeye Caucus in the state capitol Tuesday, April 4. Take a look at some great photos from throughout the day.

Bowman offers insights on what makes admissions officers more likely to admit low-income students
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Education Week
Research by Nicholas A. Bowman, director of the University of Iowa Center for Research on Undergraduate Education, shows that admission officers at selective colleges are more likely to offer spots to low-income students if they have a better understanding of the high schools those students attend.

Music education student serves others over spring break
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Iowa Now
This year, 200 Hawkeyes used their spring break to volunteer in 12 communities across the U.S. as part of Hawkeye Service Teams. One of those students was Ben Ross, a fourth-year student from Rockford, Illinois, studying voice performance and music education.

Highlighting big opportunities for student service members
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
US Army Reserve Capt. Jeremy Williams, a veterans resource specialist with I-SERVE (Support, Education, Resources for Veterans and Enlisted) at the University of Iowa College of Education, appeared on CW Iowa Live on Monday, March 20.

Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy students share experiences
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Press-Citizen
The Martin and Melva Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy enrolled its first class of highly able high school students from across the state and around the country this past fall.
UI REACH program builds lasting friendships
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
KGAN CBS 2
This story on KGAN CBS 2 highlights the lasting friendship created between two University of Iowa College of Education REACH Program graduates. It also looks at the post-graduation lives of these UI REACH alumni. According to UI REACH Director Pam Ries, since the program began in 2008, over 80 percent of UI REACH students are employed. See the full story on KGAN CBS 2.

Conference supports pre-service STEM teachers
Monday, March 6, 2017
KGAN CBS 2
A story on KGAN CBS 2 takes a look at STEM teacher retention and the positive impact of the 2017 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Conference that was held at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa March 3 and 4.

Student Spotlight: Henry Hartzler
Friday, February 24, 2017
Henry Hartzler, of Byron, Minnesota, is an elementary education major and is also seeking an English as a second language endorsement.
UI REACH resident assistant passionate about her work
Thursday, February 23, 2017
The Daily Iowan
In this Daily Iowan story, resident assistant Taralynn Young talks about her passion for working alongside University of Iowa College of Education REACH students in their daily lives on campus. Read the full article in The Daily Iowan.

UI College of Education students named Obermann Graduate Fellows
Monday, February 20, 2017
DaVida Anderson, a graduate student in higher education and student affairs, and Dellyssa Edinboro, a graduate student in educational policy and leadership, have been named 2017 Obermann Graduate Fellows.

Baker Digital Teacher Project promotes tech-savvy teachers
Friday, February 17, 2017
As technology’s role in the classroom continues to evolve, the Linda R. Baker Teacher Leader Center encourages pre-service teachers to move ahead of the curve by requiring professional development focused on using technology in a K-12 classroom in a purposeful way. This spring, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Linda R. Baker, approximately 100 newly-admitted Teacher Education Program students...

Mourning the loss of Al Jarreau
Monday, February 13, 2017
Celebrated jazz vocalist and UI College of Education graduate, Al Jarreau, died Feb. 12.
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