Conducting, promoting, and disseminating high-quality research on the impact of college and the conditions for student success.

The Center for Research on Undergraduate Education (CRUE) implements and disseminates research and scholarship which foster understanding of effective undergraduate education. We pursue and coordinate research and funding initiatives for CRUE faculty and graduate students, and disseminate research results to national, regional, and state audiences via CRUE publications; refereed journals; scholarly meetings; professional association conferences and publications; and institutional consultations.

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Meet Our People

Meet our faculty and graduate students researchers.

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Research Projects

Learn about our ongoing and past projects

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Publications and Impact

Access current and past publications 

Research Spotlight

Nicholas Bowman, professor and director of CRUE, discusses the wide-ranging effects of higher education on society.

Katharine Broton, assistant professor, shares her research into food insecurity and higher education outcomes.

News

Nicholas Bowman, professor of higher education and student affairs

In the news: Bowman’s research investigates how introductory STEM courses affect academic success

Monday, November 18, 2024
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.
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Dr. Ernest Pascarella Memorial fund honors the late professor, supports students

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The Dr. Ernest Pascarella Memorial Scholarship fund was established by the family of the late professor emeritus of Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) to assist graduate students in HESA with the greatest financial need.
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Faculty, Staff and Student 2022-23 Awards

Friday, October 13, 2023
College of Education faculty and staff garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, national, and international organizations.

Contact Us

Nicholas Bowman, Director
N438A Lindquist Center
319-335-5372
nick-bowman@uiowa.edu