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More than 6K alumni and friends gave $55 million to support the UI College of Education

Monday, February 6, 2017
The University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Foundation have announced the successful conclusion of For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa.

Family happy to see son join UI REACH

Friday, February 3, 2017
In this story by KWWL, a young man named Carter and his mother discuss what they believe it means for him to be admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.
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Viral video, UI REACH opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities highlighted

Thursday, February 2, 2017
A viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education is highlighted in this story by KCRG-TV9.

Ph.D. alum presents impactful lecture at Lindquist Center

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Eddie Moore Jr., who earned a PhD in Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa College of Education in 2004, recently presented the lecture titled, "White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversations" at the Lindquist Center.

UI REACH admission letter video goes viral

Monday, January 30, 2017
This article in The Des Moines Register gives some context surrounding the viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.
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Iowa Student Loan Funds Scholarships for UI REACH Students

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Iowa students seeking to meet career and college aspirations through the University of Iowa's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) program will receive the support they need thanks to a contribution from Iowa Student Loan.

The University of Iowa Partners with HigherEducation.com to Launch New Online Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
HigherEducation.com is proud to announce that it is partnering with the University of Iowa to offer a new online Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) that is available for enrollment now.
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Schmidt, Thein discuss aim of Strong Girls Read Strong Books

Monday, January 23, 2017
Strong Girls Read Strong Books, a weekly after-school program, is using books to talk with girls at local elementary schools about how to be strong.
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New Iowa Reading Research Center program to address need-based literacy challenges

Thursday, January 19, 2017
A new Iowa Reading Research Center initiative will provide expert training in literacy instruction, need-based improvement planning, and continuous support to four local education agencies in order to bring improved literacy outcomes for students facing multiple challenges.

Assouline discusses need for rural educational opportunities

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Susan Assouline, director of the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, provides several insights on the need for rural educational opportunities in this column.