Learn more about Anne Sparks, Coordinator of Graduate Student Admissions and Success in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office, 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.

With the support of USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education, public universities in Kosovo are advancing institutional capacity to align academic curricula with industry needs.

University of Iowa alumna Karen Allen joins the College of Education as the new director of UI WILD, Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development, bringing more than two decades of experience as an administrator and educator in K-12 settings.

USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education activity has fostered strong collaboration between academic staff at Iowa State University (ISU) and partner universities in Kosovo.

USAID’s Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education Activity is laying the groundwork for supporting university-business collaborations in applied research.

Mawuena Morgan, a third-year art education and art major who is studying this winter on the Women's Empowerment in the Dominican Republic program, was the recipient of a Global Access Ambassador Scholarship.

Jim Marshall, an English Education professor and associate dean for more than two decades, passed away at the age of 74.

Learn more about Sarah Lobb, Faculty Affairs Manager in the College of Education Administration Dean's Office, 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.

English teacher and PhD candidate Kimberly Sleezer was highlighted for her efforts to inspire and retain teachers.

Multilingual Education Professor David Cassels Johnson published a study examining how Iowa high school Spanish teachers can accommodate and uplift Spanish-speaking students.

College of Education graduate Kaitlin Felderman was determined to get her degree, juggling life as a student, spouse, parent, and commuter. Felderman, who was selected as the college's undergraduate student commencement speaker, says the most rewarding aspect of teaching middle schoolers is supporting their growth during a crucial developmental period.

College of Education alumna Haley Wikoff has had a remarkable 2024, receiving three different awards that recognize her excellence in academia.

Alumna Kaitlin Mahoney, a secondary math teacher at Bettendorf High School, was named the 2024 Mississippi Bend Regional Teacher of the Year by the Iowa Department of Education.

Professor Saba Rasheed Ali recently discussed career pathways, a new program that will soon be rolled out in Cedar Rapids Schools.

Learn more about Rachel Wallace, Administrative Services Specialist in the Iowa Reading Research Center, 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.

Learn more about Bellinda Assemien, coordinator of Student Field Experiences in the College of Education's Office of Student Services, 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.

Erin Lane, a clinical assistant professor of School Counseling, was recently named the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association. The Daily Iowan recently interviewed Lane to discuss this accolade, her work with UI school counseling graduate students, and her advocacy for school counseling services in Iowa and around the country.

Alumna Heidi Hassen enjoys helping students build their resiliency by using their strengths. This is one of many reasons why Hassen was recently named the 2024 Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Iowa School Counselor Association.

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.

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.