Articles from 2025

Woman smiling in front of the Lindquist Center

Staff Spotlight: Becky Vargas

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Learn more about Becky Vargas, Academic Program Management Specialist in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, 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.
Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research

Ali selected as UI Distinguished Chair

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Counseling Psychology Professor Saba Ali has been selected as a 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, one of the highest honors bestowed on UI faculty.
Man smiles into camera in office.

Staff Spotlight: Tim Hazen

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Learn more about Tim Hazen, Director of Test Development, and what he most enjoys about working with the Iowa Testing Programs in this staff spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
People listening to a presentation at a UI facility

UI offering multiple opportunities to hear Leigh Patel, Ida Cordelia Beam Visiting Professor

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Leigh Patel, Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa, will be presenting March 3-7 at multiple locations in Iowa City.
College of Education students Olga Colmenero Carrillo and Josie Mbaye pose in front of Lindquist Center

In the news: Future educators awarded Gilman Changemaker grant to turn global experiences into local impact

College of Education students Olga Colmenero Carrillo and Josie Mbaye are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in Iowa.
Iowa City West High School principal and University of Iowa College of Education alumnus Mitch Gross

In the news: COE alumnus finalist for principal of the year

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Iowa City West High School principal and College of Education alumnus Mitch Gross was recently named a finalist for the 2025 Iowa High School Principal of the Year.
Man smiling next to UI REACH mural.

Staff Spotlight: Brian Campbell

Friday, February 14, 2025
Learn more about Brian Campbell, alumni support specialist with UI REACH, 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.
Seamus and Ted Abel standing in front of the UI Neuroscience Institute sign

In the news: Belin-Blank Center’s 2E Academy highlighted by UI

The Abel family considers acceptance into the Belin-Blank Center’s Academy for Twice-Exceptionality a definitive moment and transformative opportunity for their son Seamus.
Teacher reads book to students in classroom.

Alumna blends love of agriculture with love of teaching

Monday, February 10, 2025
Alumna Kerri Bell's passion for teaching was planted at the University of Iowa College of Education, cultivating a successful lifelong career.
a PhD student in the counseling psychology program

McEnroe selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Friday, February 7, 2025
Aubrey McEnroe, a PhD student in the counseling psychology program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.