Articles from 2025

Christin Ferrall, her husband, and two children pose for a family photo wearing black and gold Hawkeye clothing.

Why I Give: Christin Meyer Ferrall

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Alumna Christin Meyer Ferrall shares the profound impact attending the University of Iowa had on her life and what inspires her and her family to support the UI REACH program and students.
Ben Smith, Elementary Education program alumnus

Cooperating teachers: creating opportunities for essential mentorship

Monday, September 29, 2025
Mentors participating in the College of Education’s Cooperating Teachers program provide valuable guidance to future educators, helping them develop instructional strategies while refining their individual teaching styles and classroom management.
A smiling Caroline Keenan shakes hands with the Senegalese Minister of National Education

Paraeducator finds endless opportunities within REACH

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
In May, Caroline Keenan graduated from the UI REACH program. Today, she’s thriving in her dream job as a special education paraeducator at Lemme Elementary School, making a difference while addressing a critical workforce need in Iowa.
Kayla Kemp

ACES grant helps Kemp pursue research on counselor education, leadership, advocacy

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Doctoral student Kayla Kemp received a Counselor Education and Supervision Student Research Grant for her study on counselor education, leadership, and advocacy.
Amy Bennett and Stacy Ervin sit at a counter

Staff Spotlight: Stacy Ervin

Monday, September 8, 2025
Learn more about Stacy Ervin, Teacher Education Program (TEP) coordinator for the College of Education, 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.
cloudy skies with Danforth Chapel in the background

In Memoriam, 2024-25

Friday, September 5, 2025
The College of Education remembers our classmates, colleagues, faculty and friends.
Professor Cassie Barnhardt stands with dignitaries from Kosovo as part of a partnership.

University of Iowa explores continued partnerships in Kosovo

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Cassie Barnhardt, UI College of Education higher education and student affairs professor, recently visited Prishtina, Kosovo, to explore opportunities for continuing collaboration with universities, government representatives, and donor organizations.
Ben Walizer

Staff Spotlight: Ben Walizer

Friday, August 22, 2025
Learn more about Ben Walizer, Director of Administration for the Dean's Office of the College of Education, and what he 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.
Seven newly appointed faculty stand in front of Lindquist

New faculty join the College of Education

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
David Conrads holds a bird that is spreading its wings.

In the news: Iowa Raptor Project continues outreach and conservation efforts

Staff from UI WILD’s Iowa Raptor Project discuss the unit's future conservation efforts and transformative educational experiences.