Articles from November 2024

Assemien smiling into camera in front of the Lindquist Center.

Staff Spotlight: Bellinda Assemien

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Learn more about Bellinda Assemien, coordinator of Student Field Experiences in the College of Education's Office of Student Services, 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 in fron of fall foliage

In the news: Lane named School Counselor Advocate of the Year

Erin Lane, a clinical assistant professor of School Counseling, was recently named the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association. The Daily Iowan recently interviewed Lane to discuss this accolade, her work with UI school counseling graduate students, and her advocacy for school counseling services in Iowa and around the country.
Heidi Hassen smiling into camera in her classroom.

Counseling alumna honored as Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Alumna Heidi Hassen enjoys helping students build their resiliency by using their strengths. This is one of many reasons why Hassen was recently named the 2024 Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association.
Professional woman smiles in a university classroom.

Wesely awarded for excellence in world language teacher education

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Pamela Wesely, College of Education associate dean for faculty and graduate education and multilingual education professor, is the recipient of a national award for her excellence in language teacher education – the NYSAFLT Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Nicholas Bowman, professor of higher education and student affairs

In the news: Bowman’s research investigates how introductory STEM courses affect academic success

HESA professor Nicholas Bowman recently published a study examining the impact of STEM course placement on the short- and long-term academic success of undergraduate students.
Groups of students sitting outside the Belin-Blank Center on campus

In the news: Belin-Blank Center director emerita receives prestigious award

Belin-Blank Center director emerita Susan Assouline was selected to receive a major award from the National Association for Gifted Children.
Belin-Blank Center

Andrew Wirtz honored for inclusive approach to gifted education, dissertation research

Friday, November 15, 2024
Two-time University of Iowa College of Education alumnus Andrew Wirtz was recognized at the Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference for his dissertation that recommends adding arts and music to advanced education programs, for which he received the David Bills Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award.
Dorian Aragon

Staff Spotlight: Dorian Aragon

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Learn more about Dorian Aragon, Operations and Faculty Support Specialist in the Department of Teaching and Learning, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series debut. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
students build houses with lego building blocks

Iowa students engage in global issues at 28th Annual International Day

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Middle school and high school students from across Iowa gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the University of Iowa Memorial Union for the UI 28th Annual International Day.
Woman smiles in fron of fall foliage

Lane named 2024 Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Erin Lane, University of Iowa school counseling and counselor education and supervision clinical assistant professor, received the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year Award from the Iowa School Counselor Association.