After more than 25 years with the College of Education, Kathy Schuh, a professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology and director of the Education Studies and Human Relations major, is retiring.

The University of Iowa College of Education has recognized Megan Foley-Nicpon and Seth King as recipients of the 2025–26 Collegiate Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for exemplary teaching and mentorship.

First responders across the country are facing rising levels of stress, trauma exposure, and burnout, and the University of Iowa College of Education has been tapped to help lead a national effort to advance mental wellness for fire service, EMS, and law enforcement professionals.

The University of Iowa College of Education’s Department of Teaching and Learning has recognized six graduate students following its annual Student Research Award competition.

University of Iowa College of Education student Lucy Blissenbach turned early imposter syndrome into award-winning undergraduate research through the college’s Honors Opportunity Program in the Belin-Blank Center.

After discovering the power of small moments in the classroom, graduating elementary education major Uriel Campos-Padilla is returning to his hometown of Marshalltown, Iowa, to inspire the next generation of students.

Professor Julie M. Koch’s new book, Foundations of Counseling Psychology: An Introduction to the Field, makes counseling psychology more accessible for undergraduate students by introducing the field’s values, settings, skills, and career pathways in approachable language.

A national collaboration between the University of Iowa and the First Responder Center for Excellence spotlights first responder mental health at the 2026 Mental Wellness Symposium, held May 31–June 3 at the Iowa Memorial Union. This four-day event will showcase the power of partnership in delivering practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce stigma, build resilience, and support those who serve on the front lines.

Kari Blomberg and Lisa Mosier Bunn have been recognized with two of the University of Iowa College of Education’s 2026 staff honors, celebrating their exceptional dedication, service, and impact across the college community.

“A Content Analysis of Professional Development in Social Justice and Diversity in Rehabilitation Counselor Education,” an article co-produced by Assistant Professor Allison Levine, recently received the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association’s 2026 Research Award.

Learn more about Patience Duepa-Kannah, Administrative Services Coordinator, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education's Belin-Blank Center in this Staff Spotlight series.

Recognizing staff who inspire wellness, UI's Wellness Heroe Elizabeth Holm leads by example to build a healthier campus culture.

Assistant Professor Duhita Mahatmya was recently a guest on Iowa Public Radio’s “River to River” podcast where she and other panelists discussed rural-focused research as well as collaborative efforts to improve opportunities and outcomes for rural communities.

College of Education doctoral candidate Colleen Kollasch earned the CUFA National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellowship for research evaluating online LGBTQ+ history lesson plans and whether they support strong inquiry, criticality, and meaningful use of digital tools.

Alumnus Michael Kolen, professor emeritus of Educational Measurement, has been named the recipient of the 2026 E. F. Lindquist Award — one of the field’s highest honors. Nominated by former student and industry leader Ye Tong, his impact continues to shape the future of assessment.

Cursive is still relevant. In an interview with NPR, Professor Shawn Datchuk explains why learning this skill is still impactful, even in today’s technology heavy environment.

Learn more about Misty Brents, senior academic advisor, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education's Office of Student Services in this Staff Spotlight series.

Nearly 50 high school students from eastern Iowa gathered at the Iowa Memorial Union for the annual Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions, co-sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Education and the Iowa State Education Association, to explore careers in teaching.

Gahyun Callie Sung, assistant professor of learning sciences and educational psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, has received a $91,716 Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust grant to launch the Advanced Learning Traces (ALT) Lab, which will use sensor-based research to study how learning happens in real time—especially as tools like AI reshape how people learn and think.

Lisa Nakahara’s dissertation, “And We Need You Now!’: Comparative Analysis of Women’s Science Education in the U.S. and Japan During World War II,” won the 2026 Best Dissertation Award from the Comparative and International Education Society.