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Office Hours: Sherry Watt

Learn about important anti-racism work being done in our inaugural episode of the University of Iowa College of Education Office Hours podcast. The initial episode features Sherry Watt, professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs, speaking about her research in difficult dialogues and their outcomes. Her "Theory of Being" informs the college's Anti-Racism Collaborative (ARC) which was formed last summer after the global awakening following George Floyd's murder.

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Black lives in white spaces

Several faculty, graduate students and alumni have dedicated their careers to examining the inequity that exists in education, systemic barriers that block Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from accessing higher education, and the ways education leaves BIPOC students behind at every level.

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Seeing and Being Seen

Assistant professor Saba Khan Vlach discusses the lack of representation in children's literature and how to teach students about racism and inequality.

Allie Stutting in a crowd of dancers at Dance Marathon

In the business of helping others: Allie Stutting

Allie Stutting has always wanted to help others. This desire led her to the College of Education, where she raised millions of dollars for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, created a nonprofit to support at-risk community members during COVID-19, and discovered her passion for healthcare philanthropy.

Jack Devlin and Iowa basketball player

Excelling on the court and in the classroom: Jack Devlin

Learn more about Jack Devlin and his experience as a UI REACH student and student manager for the Iowa men's basketball team.

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Belin-Blank Center helps lead research on twice-exceptionality

A cross-disciplinary University of Iowa research team is working to create a better understanding and awareness of twice-exceptionality (2e).

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Transforming education in Kosovo

Pristina, Kosovo, and Iowa City, Iowa are more than five thousand miles apart. Yet, the two countries are now closely linked together thanks to the vision and commitment of a Kosovar student as well as leaders within both countries who saw the potential for a partnership that would be beneficial.

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