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Legacy of a Latinx Leader

Nancy “Rusty” Barceló has shaped history.

She has been a catalyst and champion for change in higher education – not just on the University of Iowa campus but across the nation.

Barceló – nicknamed Rusty because of the bright red hair on her head when she was born – grew up in California, surrounded by her Mexican heritage. She came to the University of Iowa in the 1970s to pursue a master’s degree. There were very few students of color, and she felt incredibly isolated that first winter.

Learn how generations of Hawkeyes are benefiting from her efforts.

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Girl plays with skateboarding exhibit

Science of skateboarding inspires children to learn about physics

STEM meets skateboarding in a brand new, game-based exhibit funded by a nearly $1.3 million National Science Foundation grant. The Iowa Children's Museum partnered with the University of Iowa College of Education and the University of Washington to develop "Notion of Motion: Science of Skateboarding."

Jake Chung stands in community garden

The garden is bringing together residents of different socioeconomic backgrounds and cultivating a sense of community.

A female student works with creating artwork in the Summer Art Residency.

Inaugural residencies at Iowa inspire the nation’s next generation of artists, writers

Some of the nation’s most talented high school–aged artists came to the University of Iowa campus as part of the inaugural Summer Art Residency (SAR), spearheaded by the Belin-Blank Center in the UI College of Education.

Ismenia Castelan teaches students

In the news: UI College of Education prepares teachers for bilingual, multilingual classrooms

As part of a $2.2 million grant from Advocacy, Capacity, and Collaboration for English Learners (ACCEL) in Iowa, the UI College of Education hosted a two day professional development session on July 24-26 to help increase the effectiveness of English-learner instruction in Iowa while also helping teachers become advocates for dual-language learning.

Kate Koenig at International Day celebration

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kate Koenig

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Kate Koenig (BA ’06 Elementary Education), who is the elementary school principal at Rabat American School in Rabat, Morocco.

Annie Savage plays the violin

In the news: Touring bluegrass musician Annie Savage doubles as Liberty High orchestra teacher

Annie Savage, alumna and Liberty High School orchestra teacher, doubles as a traveling bluegrass musician.

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