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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the news: Ali discusses nation's employment outlook with WalletHub

With expertise in career development processes for K-16 students, Professor Saba Ali recently analyzed certain economic and environmental factors that could impact U.S. employment in 2025.
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In the news: Daily Iowa showcases UI’s telepsychology program

Created to help bring comprehensive mental health care to rural Iowans, UI’s Telepsychology Training Clinic was recently featured by the DI.
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In the news: HESA graduate student wins global student award

Jeff Lai, a PhD candidate in the College of Education’s Higher Education and Student Affairs program, was recently presented with a 2024 Global Student Award.