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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Kayla Reed Fitzke

Reed Fitzke receives grant to help identify at-risk soldiers

Friday, May 24, 2019
Kayla Reed Fitzke, an assistant professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program, will be able to help at-risk soldiers get the support they need, thanks to a research grant from the Society for Military Psychology.
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UI Belin Blank Center recognizes 2019 top Iowa high schools for Advanced Placement participation

Friday, May 24, 2019
Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf 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 Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, assesses Advanced Placement (AP) participation among accredited public and nonpublic schools in Iowa.
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Ochs hopes to foster inclusivity and compassion in classroom

Thursday, May 2, 2019
Kedibona "Kedi" Ochs, the UI College of Education 2019 commencement speaker, shares his long journey to becoming a teacher.
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Celebrating students, donors at the 2019 College of Education scholarship ceremony

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Students, donors, faculty, staff, family members, and friends gathered in celebration of exceptional students in areas of research, academic performance, community service, leadership and contributions to all areas of education.
Tim Bosch

Bosch honored with 2018-19 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year award

Friday, April 19, 2019
Alumnus Tim Bosch (MA '14 Rehabilitation and Counselor Education) was honored with the 2018-19 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year Award.
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In the news: How a choir transforms an Iowa prison into an all-accepting refuge

Friday, April 19, 2019
The Oakdale Prison Choir has been giving inmates a musical outlet for ten years.
Lydia Sinclair

In the news: UI Student Lydia Sinclair awarded Fulbright to Spain

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Lydia Sinclair, who received a BA in Spanish and a Secondary Spanish teaching license from the University of Iowa in May, is teaching in Spain as the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award.
Bonnie Sunstein

Sunstein honored with 2019 CLAS Outstanding Outreach and Public Engagement Award

Monday, April 15, 2019
English Education professor, Bonnie Sunstein, was honored with the 2019 CLAS Outstanding Outreach and Public Engagement Award.
Ken Arvidson

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Ken Arvidson

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Ken Arvidson (BS ‘15 Mathematics, Mathematics Education endorsement, ESL endorsement).
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Lindquist Center Renovation

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Planned renovations for the Lindquist Center will provide a collaborative, cutting-edge learning environment that fosters student success.