UI Educational Leadership alumnus Mitch Gross was recently named 2026 Iowa High School Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.

The parents of I-Chun Hsiao, a PhD candidate in the college's multilingual education program, were recently bestowed with the 2025 International Parents of the Year award.

University of Iowa assistant professor Isak Kim is developing a new app designed to support students’ well-being and prevent mental health crises. Backed by a $10,000 Global Research Partnership Award from UI International Programs, Kim’s project connects innovation, research, and cross-cultural collaboration to save lives.

College of Education alumnus and Associate Professor John Wadsworth is retiring after more than 25 years of service at the University of Iowa.

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced that Professor Liz Hollingworth is being recognized as a 2025 faculty athletics representative honoree.

Clinical Professor Barry Schreier, director of higher education programming in the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, was heavily involved in the creation of C.A.R.E.S.: Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Engage, and Support—a new mental health and well-being series for undergraduates at Iowa.

Learn more about Sonya Manley, administrative services coordinator for the Office of the Dean, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Allison Levine received a $2.1 million U.S. Department of Education grant to lead Project STEM Ready-VR, a five-year effort using virtual reality and AI to prepare educators, counselors, and employers to better support youth with disabilities in STEM.

"Summers Off? A History of U.S. Teachers’ Other Three Months," a new book by Professor Christine Ogren, describes how teachers would often use the summer months to pursue their version of professional development as well as to ensure their financial well-being.

Greg Clark (MA '85) has spent a lifetime supporting Veterans through counseling, outreach, and advocacy across Iowa and beyond. This November, he will be recognized with the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award for his exceptional service to his country, his community, and the University of Iowa.