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.

Iowa middle and high school students explored what it means to be a global citizen during the University of Iowa’s 29th annual International Day, a hands-on conference focused on human rights, belonging, and well-being.

ICCSD Superintendent and Educational Policy and Leadership Studies program alumnus Matt Degner has been named one of the nation's Top 10 School District Superintendents for 2025 by Education Insider.

HESA Professor Nicholas A. Bowman has been selected as a 2025 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Fellow.

Learn more about Kara Hageman, senior test development associate for the Iowa Testing Program, 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.

Professor Emeritus Alan Frank, who worked nearly 30 years as a faculty member in the College of Education, passed away at the age of 85.

The University of Iowa was recently awarded a five-year, $1.2 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help address critical workforce shortages and advance evidence-based services for students with disabilities.

Learn more about Kate Fox, student support specialist for the UI REACH program, 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.

Discover how Associate Professor Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy. Through her research and mentorship, she is shaping the next generation of counselors to implement these methods ethically and effectively.

Inspired by her love of animals and her Hawkeye roots, Isabella Stenzel is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Iowa, blending traditional therapy with equine-assisted psychotherapy.

UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and shares her vision for the future of these popular outdoor programs that provide enriching teaching and learning experiences in nature.

Meet Katie Ibsen, the new assistant director of UI WILD's Iowa Raptor Project. The Iowa Raptor Project works to conserve Iowa’s birds of prey through research and educational programming.

College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners are making a meaningful difference in our communities every day — especially when it comes to strengthening Iowa’s workforce.

Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her Master of Social Work practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students.

New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.

College of Education faculty, staff, and students garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, and national organizations.

A lifelong educator, Winston Addis (BA '60, MA '64, PhD '68) was one of eight Hawkeyes who was honored in the Eight Over 80 celebration in May of 2025, organized by the UI Center for Advancement.

Handwriting is a powerful—but often overlooked—foundation for early literacy. Research-based tools from the Iowa Reading Research Center help teachers seamlessly build handwriting into instruction, boosting skills like letter recognition, spelling, and reading.

Maia Sheppard, assistant professor of social studies education, led a month-long Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad in Namibia, bringing together Iowa teachers, UI students, and Namibian educators for an immersive cultural exchange.

A chance reunion gave dozens of successful professionals the opportunity to say “thank you” to the UI alumna and teacher who changed their lives — 45 years later.