Clinical Associate Professor Erin Barnes has been selected to serve as Faculty Fellow for Faculty Development with the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.

K-12 educators across the state of Iowa gathered at the Kirkwood Regional Center to discuss various approaches to improve teaching methods. Sara Ahmed delivered a keynote address to share her experiences and offer the philosophy of constructing belonging within classrooms.

Iowa Reading Research Center Director Shawn Datchuk describes how learning cursive impacts the development of reading and writing skills in an article recently published by The Conversation.

Assistant Professor Kay Ramey was recently selected as a 2025 James N. Murray Faculty Award winner.

Lisa Bunn received the liveWELL Wellness Hero Award in March 2025 – nominated by Human Resources Coordinator, Michelle Hayes.

Learn more about Joshua Jacobs, Administrator for Technology and Project Management in the Belin-Blank Center, and what he 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.

Higher Education and Student Affairs Professor Christine Ogren recently received an Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award for her commitment to adaptable mentorship from the Graduate College.

Kunjal Harwani and Kat Krtnick Wilson received staff excellence awards and 14 staff members were recognized for the years of service at the 2025 College of Education Staff Appreciation Celebration.

Professor Kathy Schuh, director of the Education Studies and Human Relations major, was recently presented with UI's Hancher-Finkbine award.

Counseling Psychology Associate Professor Amanda Case was recently awarded supplemental funding from the National Science Foundation as part of the organization’s 2025 STEM Day.