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. 

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Jake Chung

Chung given a 'shout out'

Friday, August 11, 2017
Jake Chung is assistant superintendent for personnel and planning at Arlington Heights School District 25 in Arlington Heights, Ill., and an alumnus of the University of Iowa College of Education. Chung, also a member of the UI College of Education Advisory Board, was recently given a "shout out" in the Chicago Tribune.
Sarah Moschenross

Alumna demonstrates leadership skills as Grinnell dean of students

Friday, August 4, 2017
Grinnell College Dean of Students Sarah Reshetar Moschenross attributes much of her success as a leader to her experiences at the University of Iowa College of Education.
Bob Brennan

College Board names first Robert L. Brennan chair

Friday, July 28, 2017
Tim Moses, chief psychometrician at the College Board, has been named the board's first Robert L. Brennan chair of psychometric research. 
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Experiential learning taking place in Colorado

Thursday, July 20, 2017
Ted Neal, Clinical Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, leads pre-service teachers on an experiential learning expedition in the Crested Butte, Colorado area.
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Perry Research Scholars Institute brings talented high schoolers to the UI

Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Perry Research Scholars Institute, a two-week summer camp program for eighth-, ninth-, and 10th-graders organized by the College of Education’s Belin-Blank Center, introduces high school students to a variety of academic research so they can explore their interests and plan for the future.
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Grant highlights importance of rural STEM education for high-achieving students

Monday, July 17, 2017
The Belin-Blank Center will continue to strengthen STEM-positive environments for rural Iowa 6th- to 8th-graders through the STEM Excellence and Leadership program.
Darby

Alumna educates as 'citizen ambassador'

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Lauren Darby (MAT '15) is a Fulbright scholar who taught English to 5th- through 12th-graders in Wolfsburg, Germany. Her valued role as a "citizen ambassador" is explored in this article from The Daily Iowan. Read the full article in The Daily Iowan.
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Neal mentors externs in SE Iowa

Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Ted Neal, Clinical Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, mentors externs Alicia (Schiller) Haynes and Amanda Schiller.
Cynthia Knight

Alumna helps struggling students succeed

Thursday, July 6, 2017
Cynthia Knight (BA '86) is the founder and director of Iowa NET High Academy. “I create hope for students who have none,” says Knight.

Grant expands impact of Iowa nonprofits' work with rural students

Monday, June 26, 2017
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced a two-year, $200,000 commitment to the Belin-Blank Center. The center is part of the University of Iowa College of Education. The center will use the grant to expand its Stem Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program, which offers rigorous math and science enrichment classes before and after school, to students in grades 8 and 9 in 10 rural Iowa...
Charlie Becker

Alumnus makes a difference at Camp Courageous

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Charlie Becker leads by example. Becker (BA Political Science; Secondary Education Certification ’76), of Dubuque, Iowa, has done this both in the classroom and as executive director of Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa.
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Student teaching in New Zealand an impactful experience

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Alison Failor had the opportunity to student teach at Birkdale North School in New Zealand.
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Finding the right fit with UI REACH

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Cindi and Tony Williams, Oregon parents of newly-admitted UI REACH student Joshua Williams, recount their experience finding the program in this column in The Seattle Times.
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UI Foundation, scholar thank ACT for program

Monday, June 19, 2017
Representatives from the University of Iowa Foundation, along with ACT Scholar DaVida Anderson, present an engraved wooden box to ACT representatives. The box was made from a tree that was damaged during a large-scale flood in recent years. Pictured, from left to right: Jeremy Mims, associate director of development, College of Education; Cally Murray, director of development, College of Education...

Ogren talks about student preparation with IPR

Friday, June 9, 2017
Chris Ogren, associate professor of the history of education in the Schools, Culture and Society program, spoke with Iowa Public Radio Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe about the history of education in the U.S. and how schools prepare children for college, careers, and engaged citizenship.

UI REACH grad enjoys working at Wrigley Field

Monday, June 5, 2017
Recent UI REACH alumnus Tanner Salinas talks about what it's like working at Wrigley Field in this Chicago Tribune article. Read the full article in the Chicago Tribune.
Chris Orabutt

Student Spotlight: Chris Orabutt

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Chris Orabutt, a College of Education student from Lake Zurich, Ill., is studying to teach high school economics and U.S. history.
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2017 scholarships awarded to College of Education students

Thursday, May 18, 2017
Each year, the College of Education honors its top students with scholarships. These awards celebrate outstanding student achievement in areas such as academic performance, research, student leadership, community service and citizenship, and contributions to all areas of education.
Nick Bowman

Bowman tackles barriers to higher education, discusses findings at upcoming symposium

Thursday, May 18, 2017
A University of Iowa study involving Nicholas Bowman, Director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education, shows that college admission officers are more likely to accept low-income students if they have a better understanding of the high schools those students attend.
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UI’s Belin-Blank Center recognizes top Iowa high schools for Advanced Placement participation

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
For the ninth consecutive year, George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids 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 Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, assesses Advanced Placement (AP) participation among accredited...