Articles from 2022

Art Education Faculty member, Clar Bladus, with finger puppets

Baldus retires after years of inspiring creativity through play

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Although Clar Baldus, art education professor emeritus, retired in December of 2021 after more than two decades of inspiring the next generation of art educators, she continues to live her mantra: play every day.

Assouline lauded for leadership, steps down from center director role

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Susan Assouline stepped down as director of the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Aug. 1 after successfully leading the internationally renowned center since December 2012.

Sasso leaves legacy as 'irrepressible, irreplaceable’ force

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Gary Sasso, who dedicated more than two decades of his life to the University of Iowa College of Education as a special education professor and visionary leader, died on March 27, 2022. He was 71.
Alumna Mary Mascher meets with students at the Iowa State Capitol.

Mascher steps down from legislative leadership role after decades of service

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Alumna Mary Mascher stepped down from the Iowa House of Representatives at the end of the 2022, leaving a legacy of strong advocacy for education and literacy.
A memorial for Nohema Graber at Fairfield High School.

Prioritizing mental health in Iowa’s schools

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Learn how the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is improving outcomes for Iowa’s youth and educators.

Faculty, staff and student 2021-22 Awards

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
College of Education faculty and staff garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, national, and international organizations.
Alumnus Jake Chung stands outside of East Maine School District 63 in Des Plaines, Illinois, where he serves as assistant superintendent of human resources,

Alumnus Jake Chung takes on new leadership roles

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Jhoon “Jake” Chung of Arlington Heights, Illinois, has recently taken on several new leadership positions with his career and the University of Iowa.

Class Notes 2021-2022

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.
Professor Emeritus Don Yarbrough

Renowned measurement and statistics professor Don Yarbrough retires

Monday, September 19, 2022
After educating Hawkeye teachers and other professionals for almost 40 years, Donald Yarbrough, professor emeritus of educational measurement and statistics, has retired from the College of Education.
Associate Professor of Instruction Robert van Deusen

After helping develop the next generation of mathematics educators, van Deusen retires

Monday, September 19, 2022
Twenty-four years after receiving his doctorate at the University of Iowa College of Education, Robert van Deusen was presented with an opportunity to teach Elementary Mathematics Methods at his alma mater.