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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Lois J. Gray

Director of Strategic Communications
319-335-5347 (office)
319-430-3740 (cell)
lois-gray@uiowa.edu

News

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Parker, Foerstner join College of Education development staff

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Mae Parker and Izabel Foerstner joined the University of Iowa's College of Education as key development leaders with the UI Center for Advancement during the spring semester.
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In Memoriam, 2023-24

Monday, September 16, 2024
The College of Education remembers our classmates, colleagues, faculty and friends.
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Faculty, Staff, and Student 2023-24 Awards

Monday, September 16, 2024
College of Education faculty, staff, and students garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, and national organizations.
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By The Numbers: 2023-24

Monday, September 16, 2024
Check out the College of Education’s 2023-2024 By the Numbers to see the impact of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
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In the news: Datchuk discusses student proficiency levels following statewide assessment

Monday, September 16, 2024
Iowa Reading Research Center Director Shawn Datchuk discusses the current reading proficiency levels of Iowa's students based on a spring 2024 assessment.
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Why I Give: Carol Faulk Senneff

Monday, September 16, 2024
Alumna Carol Faulk Senneff shares her inspiration for supporting the UI REACH Program through witnessing the positive impact on her grandson.
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Counseling psychology alumna provides holistic support to Veterans

Friday, September 13, 2024
Alumna Torricia Yamada knew she wanted to help Veterans as a clinical psychologist after attending the University of Iowa.
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UI REACH alumnus beats childhood cancer to become a Hawkeye

Friday, September 13, 2024
UI REACH alumnus Connor Muston credits the University of Iowa for saving his life as a child. Twenty years later as a young adult, he credits Iowa once again for supporting his success.
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Iowa needs rural therapists

Friday, September 13, 2024
Doctoral candidate Aubrey McEnroe connects her farming roots with a passion for mental health, aiming to break stigma and provide accessible care in rural communities.
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Alumni Class Notes 2023-2024

Friday, September 13, 2024
New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.
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Gift creates Charles and Mary Sukup UI REACH Directorship

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Thanks to a generous gift from the Charles Sukup family, UI REACH will continue to grow and sustain excellence under strong leadership for years to come.
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Mascher honored with Distinguished Alumni Service Award

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Throughout the past four decades as an educator and Iowa legislator, Mary Seelman Mascher (BA '75, MA '82) has aspired to make her community and state a better place. That’s why Mascher is the recipient of the 2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Service Award.

Chung named new Alumni Leadership Council chair, Meyer tapped as new education rep

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two College of Education alumni – Jhoon "Jake" Chung and Jesse Meyer – are serving in new leadership roles with the University of Iowa Alumni Leadership Council.

Message from the Dean: Annual Report 2023-24

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners are working together to advance education and mental health for everyone – in all 99 Iowa counties, all 50 states and 84 different countries, truly illustrating that Hawkeyes are everywhere.
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In the news: African immigrant students draw on family and community strengths in quest for college

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Mavis Gyesi, a PhD candidate in UI's Higher Education and Student Affairs program, recently discussed her research on the educational experiences of African immigrants in U.S. high schools and their transition to college.
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In the news: Bowman-led research highlights impact of diversity in STEM

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A recent study published by the American Education Research Association, reveals that college students in STEM courses excel in more diverse classroom environments. This research, which was led by Professor Nicholas Bowman, highlights how engaging with classmates from different backgrounds can propel individual performance and success.
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In the news: UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic highlighted by The Gazette

Monday, August 19, 2024
Created to help bring comprehensive mental health care to rural Iowans, UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic was recently featured by local media.
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UI College of Education faculty-published books explore variety of topics

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Three University of Iowa College of education professors wrote five books from June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
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College of Education’s Makerspace inspires, immerses students

Friday, August 2, 2024
Future teachers are discovering how to use interactive learning tools and software at the College of Education’s Educational Makerspace.
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Iowa paraeducators benefit from new school mental health fellowship

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A new mental health training fellowship created by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health provides valuable tools for Iowa's paraeducators.