Professor Nicholas Bowman tells Inside Higher Ed that college rankings still matter to students applying to selective universities, especially international students.

Iowa Teacher of the Year, Jessica Howard, earned her Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC) from the University of Iowa College of Education.

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms and communities, alumna Jolie Pelds and college experts are helping learners approach it with curiosity, healthy skepticism, and confidence in what people do best.

A year ago, Olivia Postman was an intern reading stories to preschoolers. Today, she’s a paraeducator at Regina Early Childhood Center—a testament to how UI REACH helps students turn their strengths and passions into rewarding careers.

Thomas Schnack (BBA ’72, MA ’75) has dedicated years to advancing opportunities for students with disabilities through UI REACH. From championing scholarships to creating career pathways, his impact is helping students thrive. Discover why Schnack is the recipient of the 2026 Hickerson Award.

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

College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how record enrollment, new academic programs, integration of AI, and the support of alumni and donors are expanding opportunities for students and strengthening the future of education in Iowa and beyond.

Alumna Lauren Schafer is helping students with disabilities recognize their potential while answering a critical need for special education teachers. Scholarship support helped Schafer pursue her dream of teaching—and now she’s bringing confidence, compassion, and a Hawkeye education to the classroom.

Across classrooms, schools and communities, College of Education alumni and educators are advancing their careers—and expanding their impact—with support from the college’s grants, professional learning and research-based resources. Explore how lifelong learning is helping educators inspire students, strengthen schools, and shape the future of education.

Growing up in Marshalltown surrounded by educators, Uriel Campos-Padilla always knew he wanted to teach. At Iowa, he discovered that teaching is also about service—building relationships, helping students feel seen, and giving back to the community he now calls home as a first-grade teacher.