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Late professor emeritus Linda Fielding

In Memoriam: Fielding remembered as mentor, colleague, friend

Thursday, January 6, 2022
College of Education Associate Professor Emeritus Linda Fielding died June 18, 2021, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.
In Memoriam David Bills with photo

Bills leaves legacy as humble scholar, generous mentor, tireless champion

Thursday, January 6, 2022
David Bills, sociology of education professor and Emma E. Holmes Faculty Research Fellow in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, died peacefully on July 15, 2021, at the age of 67, leaving a global legacy through his scholarship and students.
Chris Ogren

Ogren receives grant to write book on life, legacy of Lyle Spencer

Thursday, January 6, 2022
Christine Ogren, associate professor, is the recipient of a Spencer Foundation grant to write a scholarly book on education research philanthropist Lyle Spencer.
Students sit outdoors

Into the wild

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
After spending over a year indoors, kids were ready to get outside with School of the Wild.
Matt Degner

Adapting through COVID-19: Matt Degner

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Matt Degner remembers cancelling Iowa City Community School District international trips in February of 2020 because of a virus called COVID-19. He never imagined that one month later, he would be sending his students, teachers, and administrators home for the next year and a half.
Lindquist Center

Adapting through COVID-19: Adam Perkins

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
When COVID-19 first hit, teachers went above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. Adam Perkins, who received a M.A.T. in Science Education and who teaches science at Summit Middle Charter School in Boulder, Colorado, is one of these teachers.
Vicki Cupp teaches students

Adapting through COVID-19: Vicki Cupp

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Vicki Cupp has found silver linings in a schoolyear filled with unknowns.
Sydney Roper teaches students over zoom

Adapting through COVID-19: Sydney Roper

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Sydney Roper was heartbroken after she didn’t get to say goodbye to her first class when the school year ended early due to COVID-19.
Nicole Williams

Williams creates new app to provide access to all students for music lessons

Friday, December 17, 2021
Nicole Williams, an Education Studies and Human Relations and organ performance double major, has created a new app to provide all students with access to music education.
Professor working with graduate students.

Aloe wins Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Ariel Aloe, associate professor in educational measurement and statistics, is the recipient of the prestigious Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration.