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Renae Miller

Staff Spotlight: Renae Miller

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Learn more about Renae Miller, HR coordinator for the Office of the Dean, 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.
Iowa City West High School principal and University of Iowa College of Education alumnus Mitch Gross

In the news: Educational Leadership alumnus named Principal of the Year

UI Educational Leadership alumnus Mitch Gross was recently named 2026 Iowa High School Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.
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In the news: International Programs honors parents of College of Education PhD student

The parents of I-Chun Hsiao, a PhD candidate in the college's multilingual education program, were recently bestowed with the 2025 International Parents of the Year award.
Isak Kim

Isak Kim receives Global Research Partnership Award to develop mental health app for students

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
University of Iowa assistant professor Isak Kim is developing a new app designed to support students’ well-being and prevent mental health crises. Backed by a $10,000 Global Research Partnership Award from UI International Programs, Kim’s project connects innovation, research, and cross-cultural collaboration to save lives.
John Wadsworth, an associate professor in the Rehabilitation Counseling program

COE alumnus and longtime faculty member Wadsworth set to retire

Monday, November 17, 2025
College of Education alumnus and Associate Professor John Wadsworth is retiring after more than 25 years of service at the University of Iowa.
Liz Hollingworth speaking to a student

In the news: NFF honors Hollingworth, et al. for academic mentoring

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced that Professor Liz Hollingworth is being recognized as a 2025 faculty athletics representative honoree.
Clinical Professor Barry Schreier

In the news: Schreier contributes to UI’s new mental health training

Clinical Professor Barry Schreier, director of higher education programming in the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, was heavily involved in the creation of C.A.R.E.S.: Connect, Acknowledge, Respond, Engage, and Support—a new mental health and well-being series for undergraduates at Iowa.
Sonya Manley smiles at the camera

Staff Spotlight: Sonya Manley

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Learn more about Sonya Manley, administrative services coordinator for the Office of the Dean, 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.
Woman smiles towards camera

Levine awarded $2.1M grant to advance STEM access through virtual simulation and AI

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Allison Levine received a $2.1 million U.S. Department of Education grant to lead Project STEM Ready-VR, a five-year effort using virtual reality and AI to prepare educators, counselors, and employers to better support youth with disabilities in STEM.
HESA Professor Christine A. Ogren

Ogren’s new book takes a historical look at teachers’ summer experiences

Friday, October 31, 2025
"Summers Off? A History of U.S. Teachers’ Other Three Months," a new book by Professor Christine Ogren, describes how teachers would often use the summer months to pursue their version of professional development as well as to ensure their financial well-being.