Welcome to the Iowa Education online magazine. Our community is making a positive impact by advancing education, expanding access to mental health care, and strengthening Iowa’s workforce. 

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Allies in Healing

Discover how Associate Professor Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy, shaping the next generation of counselors through research and mentoring.

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Essential Mentorship

Cooperating Teachers provide valuable guidance to future educators, helping them refine strategies, teaching styles, and classroom management.

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Students to Professionals

Meet four of our students in innovative programs helping fulfill Iowa's workforce needs.

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Into the WILD

UI WILD (Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development) has provided meaningful, hands-on environmental education and a variety of experiential learning opportunities since 1959.

Message from the Dean

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.

By the Numbers

Discover how the University of Iowa College of Education is shaping the future with top national rankings, student success, groundbreaking research, and statewide impact.

Honors and Achievements

Our faculty, staff, and students proudly exhibit excellence, drive meaningful global impact, and bring bold, fresh perspectives to education, leadership, assessment, and counseling around the world.

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Research Spotlight: Handwriting

Beneficial to Reading and Often Misunderstood
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Student Spotlight: Isabella Stenzel

Blending a love of horses with mental health counseling
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Fulbright-Hays Grant in Namibia

Sheppard leads cross-cultural education project
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Ali, Aloe Serve in Interim Leadership Roles

Faculty support university and college in new positions
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The Power of a Practicum Experience

From student to Scanlan Center social worker
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New Faculty

College welcomes experts and leaders

Retirements

Congratulations on your next adventure
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Mindrup Takes the Helm

Alumna Kristi Mindrup promoted to president of Western Illinois University.

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Alumni Spotlight: Cheri Stock

Cheri Stock’s legacy as a teacher echoes across generations in Guam.

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Why I Give: Christin Meyer Ferrall

Hear from alumna Christin Meyer Ferrall about her priorities and passions in giving.

Alumni Class Notes

Stay connected with old friends and enjoy.

In Memoriam

Remembering those we've lost and their impact.

Make a Gift

These achievements are made possible through the support of alumni, donors, and partners, whose continued engagement helps drive meaningful change