Articles from 2017

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Mourning the loss of Al Jarreau

Monday, February 13, 2017
Celebrated jazz vocalist and UI College of Education graduate, Al Jarreau, died Feb. 12.

Three alumni elected to Iowa School Counselor Association board

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Three of our alumni have proven to be leaders in their field and were recently elected to the Iowa School Counselor Association board.
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UI REACH director, students tout transformative program

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
In this story by KWWL, UI REACH Program Director Pam Ries and students currently enrolled in the program talk about the life-changing experiences and opportunities it offers.
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2017 MLK Jr. symposium highlights impactful diversity research

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Leading-edge diversity research is alive and well at the University of Iowa College of Education. Dean Dan Clay, Laila McCloud, DaVida Anderson, and Emeritus Dean Nick Colangelo. The 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Research Symposium was recently held at the Lindquist Center, showcasing University of Iowa College of Education graduate and undergraduate research projects, at all stages, related to...
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ACT scholar thrives in supportive research environment

Monday, February 6, 2017
DaVida Anderson, of York, Pennsylvania, is working toward a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Iowa College of Education. From the first day she set foot on campus, Anderson knew that UI was the best choice for her as an education researcher. In 2015, Anderson became part of the ACT Scholar Program, which means her research is supported through scholarship funding...
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More than 6K alumni and friends gave $55 million to support the UI College of Education

Monday, February 6, 2017
The University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Foundation have announced the successful conclusion of For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa.

Family happy to see son join UI REACH

Friday, February 3, 2017
In this story by KWWL, a young man named Carter and his mother discuss what they believe it means for him to be admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.
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Viral video, UI REACH opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities highlighted

Thursday, February 2, 2017
A viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education is highlighted in this story by KCRG-TV9.

Ph.D. alum presents impactful lecture at Lindquist Center

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Eddie Moore Jr., who earned a PhD in Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa College of Education in 2004, recently presented the lecture titled, "White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversations" at the Lindquist Center.

UI REACH admission letter video goes viral

Monday, January 30, 2017
This article in The Des Moines Register gives some context surrounding the viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.