Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Allison Levine received a $2.1 million U.S. Department of Education grant to lead Project STEM Ready-VR, a five-year effort using virtual reality and AI to prepare educators, counselors, and employers to better support youth with disabilities in STEM.

"Summers Off? A History of U.S. Teachers’ Other Three Months," a new book by Professor Christine Ogren, describes how teachers would often use the summer months to pursue their version of professional development as well as to ensure their financial well-being.

Greg Clark (MA '85) has spent a lifetime supporting Veterans through counseling, outreach, and advocacy across Iowa and beyond. This November, he will be recognized with the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award for his exceptional service to his country, his community, and the University of Iowa.

Iowa middle and high school students explored what it means to be a global citizen during the University of Iowa’s 29th annual International Day, a hands-on conference focused on human rights, belonging, and well-being.

ICCSD Superintendent and Education Policy and Leadership Studies program alumnus Matt Degner has been named one of the nation's Top 10 School District Superintendents for 2025 by Education Insider.

HESA Professor Nicholas A. Bowman has been selected as a 2025 Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Fellow.

Learn more about Kara Hageman, senior test development associate for the Iowa Testing Program, 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.

Professor Emeritus Alan Frank, who worked nearly 30 years as a faculty member in the College of Education, passed away at the age of 85.

The University of Iowa was recently awarded a five-year, $1.2 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help address critical workforce shortages and advance evidence-based services for students with disabilities.

Learn more about Kate Fox, student support specialist for the UI REACH program, 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.