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Hicks helps students juggle life and school
Friday, January 26, 2024
When Tom Hicks received a set of juggling balls from his grandmother 20 years ago, little did he know it would become a crucial teaching tool in his career. Now, as the College of Education's Student Support Coordinator, Tom Hick uses juggling as a tool to support student success.
Feeling connected while studying abroad in Ghana as a non-traditional student
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Kayleigh Sutton, an elementary education major and a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient (now the Global Access Ambassador Scholarship), participated in the Ghana Education and Culture program in summer 2023.
UI, Kirkwood create seamless transfer pathway to elementary education licensure
Monday, January 22, 2024
Students interested in becoming elementary education teachers now have another pathway to the profession thanks to a shared commitment to increase student access to higher education.
Five UI College of Education students selected for OVPR’s 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Office of the Vice President for Research’s annual Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 researchers and scholars from across the university.
A tribute to Linda Baker
Monday, January 8, 2024
Linda R. Baker, College of Education alumna and passionate supporter of education, died Dec. 27 at age 77. Her legacy lives on in the many profound and positive contributions she and her husband Dale have made over the years. The Baker Teacher Leader Center in the UI College of Education is named in her honor.
In the News: Vogelgesang offers wellness tips on how to thrive during the holidays
Monday, December 18, 2023
UI College of Education Clinical Associate Professor and Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Director of Professional Development Kari Vogelgesang provides tips on how centering values help you thrive during the holidays.
Studying abroad in Chile
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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A reflection piece by Josie Mbaye (science education/environmental science major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient.
Pandemic prompts Iowa student to pursue art passion
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Despite switching majors early in her University of Iowa experience, Liv Plowman has no regrets. She is now looking forward to her first job as an elementary art teacher in rural Iowa.
Soria finds her path to helping profession through ESHR major
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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As a first-generation Latina student, Jessica Soria found her professional path through the Education Studies and Human Relations major. She is also the featured student speaker at the College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony.
Study: diverse college classrooms linked to better STEM learning outcomes for all students
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Students achieve better grades in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses when those classrooms have higher numbers of underrepresented racial-minority and first-generation college students, according to new research, co-authored by University of Iowa Higher Education and Student Affairs Professor Nicholas Bowman.
Kosovo's public universities develop skills for curricular reform
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Kosovo's public universities are enhancing collaboration with industry leaders in the agriculture and Information Communications and Technology (ICT) sectors to align curriculum revisions with market demands.
UI’s Bruhn and Wesely inducted into Iowa Academy of Education
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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UI College of Education professors Allison Bruhn and Pamela Wesely were recently inducted into the Iowa Academy of Education. Membership to the academy is granted to those who show rigor and creativity in their scholarship. Inductees have outstanding scholarship related to teaching and learning.
Coleman garners national awards for ‘Banned Childhoods’ project
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
James Joshua (Josh) Coleman, assistant professor of English education, is the recipient of two Children’s Literature Assembly awards for his research on how activism challenges beliefs that ban LGBTQ+ children’s literature from libraries and schools.
Iowa shares education analytics practices with colleagues from Kosovo's public universities
Monday, November 20, 2023
Staff from Kosovo's public universities are considering a new approach to embracing data with a series of education analytics training sessions provided by the University of Iowa as part of USAID's Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education Activity.
Former Noyce scholars make an impact in Iowa’s high-needs schools
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Meet two Noyce scholar recipients who are now working in classrooms. Mathematics education undergraduates may be eligible for the scholarship, which provides $13,000 per year for up to two years.
Counselor education faculty, students receive honors for research, teaching
Friday, November 10, 2023
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The University of Iowa College of Education’s faculty and doctoral students have been honored for their work in counselor education by the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES).
UI supports industrial boards at Kosovan public universities
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
In the pursuit of strengthening higher education and promoting meaningful academia-industry partnerships, the USAID-funded Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education activity joins forces with three public universities in Kosovo to engage and empower industrial boards for the 2023-24 academic year.
Reeve-Mendoza honored with 2023 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award
Monday, November 6, 2023
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Yareli Reeve-Mendonza is passionate about using her military experience to help other women veterans. To recognize her service, she is being honored with a 2023 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
Federal grant to bolster mental health evaluation, training, research, and innovation for schools
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The University of Iowa College of Education partners with three universities to scale up school mental health training and workforce expansion efforts nationwide.
Here to support students who served
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Chuck Xander, Iowa’s new embedded counselor focusing on Veterans and military-connected students, brings a great blend of empathy and expertise to the role because of his own military service and educational background.
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