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A Good Morning America anchor stands beside Iowa Raptor staff and two raptors

In the news: Iowa Raptor Project featured on GMA

Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Iowa Raptor Project was featured Jan. 30 on Good Morning America as part of the show’s “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series.
Kenneth Brown in front of bookcase.

In the news: Brown’s research team discovers surprising use of AI

Professor Ken Brown and a team of University of Iowa researchers recently surveyed people from across the United States to try and better understand how they are using artificial intelligence.
College of Education alumna Lauren Schafer

In the news: Recent COE graduate filling a vital need in special education

College of Education alumna Lauren Schafer is already making a big impact as a special education teacher at Hoover Elementary in Iowa City.
Carter Burks

Staff Spotlight: Carter Burks

Monday, February 2, 2026
Learn more about Carter Burks, senior academic advisor for Elementary Education and outreach and leadership coordinator, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education's Office of Student Services in this Staff Spotlight series.
Seth King, associate professor of Special Education

In the news: King pens article on use of AI in special education

Special Education Associate Professor Seth King discusses some of the pros and cons of generative AI use by special education teachers.
Woman smiles while holding raptor and showing little girl

Iowa Raptor Project to be featured on 'Good Morning America' Friday, Jan. 30

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Iowa Raptor Project will bring its raptors—and its mission to connect Iowans and students to bird-of-prey conservation through education and research—to a national audience during multiple live "Good Morning America" segments on Friday, Jan. 30.
Staff member sits in front of a window working on her laptop.

Online master’s programs move up in national rankings

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Two of the college's online master's programs have improved in national ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
Professor Shawn Datchuk

In the news: Datchuk discusses why handwriting is still important for students

Professor Shawn Datchuk and a team at the UI-based Iowa Reading Research Center have developed new tools to help elementary students learn cursive and print.
Headshot of Harry Bui

Bui selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Harry Bui, an undergraduate student in the college’s Science Studies program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.
Headshot of Olga Colmenero

Colmenero selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Olga Colmenero Carrillo, an undergraduate student in the college's Elementary Education program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.