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In the news: Iowa Raptor Project featured on GMA
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Iowa Raptor Project was featured Jan. 30 on Good Morning America as part of the show’s “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series.
In the news: Brown’s research team discovers surprising use of AI
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Professor Ken Brown and a team of University of Iowa researchers recently surveyed people from across the United States to try and better understand how they are using artificial intelligence.
In the news: Recent COE graduate filling a vital need in special education
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
College of Education alumna Lauren Schafer is already making a big impact as a special education teacher at Hoover Elementary in Iowa City.
Staff Spotlight: Carter Burks
Monday, February 2, 2026
Learn more about Carter Burks, senior academic advisor for Elementary Education and outreach and leadership coordinator, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education's Office of Student Services in this Staff Spotlight series.
In the news: King pens article on use of AI in special education
Monday, February 2, 2026
Special Education Associate Professor Seth King discusses some of the pros and cons of generative AI use by special education teachers.
Iowa Raptor Project to be featured on 'Good Morning America' Friday, Jan. 30
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Iowa Raptor Project will bring its raptors—and its mission to connect Iowans and students to bird-of-prey conservation through education and research—to a national audience during multiple live "Good Morning America" segments on Friday, Jan. 30.
Online master’s programs move up in national rankings
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Two of the college's online master's programs have improved in national ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
In the news: Datchuk discusses why handwriting is still important for students
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Professor Shawn Datchuk and a team at the UI-based Iowa Reading Research Center have developed new tools to help elementary students learn cursive and print.
Bui selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Harry Bui, an undergraduate student in the college’s Science Studies program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.
Colmenero selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Olga Colmenero Carrillo, an undergraduate student in the college's Elementary Education program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.
Pauls selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Alex Pauls, a PhD student in the college's School Psychology program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.
Research of three UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university. Three students from the College of Education are featured in this year's campaign.
Bowman rolling in 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
UI College of Education Professor Nicholas A. Bowman was recently named as a recipient of the 2026 NASPA Faculty Council Mid-Career Award.
New ‘EDUcation Unscripted & Xplored’ podcast launches
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Developed by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, the podcast aims to to fill a gap in local and national education conversations.
Staff Spotlight: David Henkhaus
Friday, January 9, 2026
Learn more about David Henkhaus, Director of Operations for Iowa Testing Programs, and what he 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.
In the news: Newest UI, COE graduates celebrate milestone
Monday, December 22, 2025
Cheers filled Hancher Auditorium as the UI's College of Education celebrated its newest graduates. Lexi Moon, one of Art Education's most recent graduates, gave remarks during the commencement ceremony.
In the news: COE alumnus named superintendent of the year
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ICCSD Superintendent and Educational Policy and Leadership Studies program alumnus Matt Degner has been named Superintendent of the Year by K-12 DIVE.
From struggle to sanctuary: how art led Moon to empower the next generation
Monday, December 15, 2025
For Lexi Moon, art has always been more than a hobby. The 2025 student commencement speaker describes it as an escape, a source of connection, and now, a career.
College of Education launches new undergraduate certificate in education data analytics
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Launching Spring 2026, Iowa's new Education Data Analytics certificate equips undergraduates to interpret educational data, apply it in real K–12 settings, and lead data-informed decisions that strengthen teaching and learning.
In the news: Art Education student highlighted by DI
Monday, December 8, 2025
The work of Art Education student Bodie Williamson, including his senior art exhibit, conveys why he is considered an emerging artist in Iowa City.