Articles from 2025

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Allies in Healing

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Discover how Associate Professor Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy. Through her research and mentorship, she is shaping the next generation of counselors to implement these methods ethically and effectively.
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Student Spotlight: Isabella Stenzel

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Inspired by her love of animals and her Hawkeye roots, Isabella Stenzel is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Iowa, blending traditional therapy with equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Karen Allen and others at the Iowa Raptor Project's 40th anniversary

Into the Wild

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and shares her vision for the future of these popular outdoor programs that provide enriching teaching and learning experiences in nature.
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Ibsen soars in new role with Iowa Raptor Project

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Meet Katie Ibsen, the new assistant director of UI WILD's Iowa Raptor Project. The Iowa Raptor Project works to conserve Iowa’s birds of prey through research and educational programming.
Dan Clay

Message from the Dean: Annual Report 2024-25

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners are making a meaningful difference in our communities every day — especially when it comes to strengthening Iowa’s workforce.
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From student to Scanlan Center social worker: the power of a practicum experience

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her Master of Social Work practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students.
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Alumni Class Notes 2024-2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.
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Alumnus Winston Addis honored in 'Eight Over 80’ celebration

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A lifelong educator, Winston Addis (BA '60, MA '64, PhD '68) was one of eight Hawkeyes who was honored in the Eight Over 80 celebration in May of 2025, organized by the UI Center for Advancement.
The Provost's medallion.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards, 2024-25

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
College of Education faculty, staff, and students garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, and national organizations.
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Handwriting: beneficial to reading and often misunderstood

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Handwriting is a powerful—but often overlooked—foundation for early literacy. Research-based tools from the Iowa Reading Research Center help teachers seamlessly build handwriting into instruction, boosting skills like letter recognition, spelling, and reading.