Recent News
Recent News
Lira designs innovative learning environments for students
November 01, 2018
Matthew Lira, new clinical assistant professor in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, wants to design innovative learning environments for students.
Out of Town
September 21, 2018
Most rural Iowa communities lack access to medical and mental healthcare and school resources, like Advanced Placement classes. The College of Education is partnering with communities to help bring access and resources to rural Iowa.
Deborah Harris helps increase students' knowledge in educational measurement
September 04, 2018
Deborah Harris recently joined the University of Iowa College of Education as a visiting professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics.
Terry Ackerman helps students develop a passion for research
September 04, 2018
Terry Ackerman joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics.
After 34 years at UI, Tim Ansley retiring in July
April 12, 2018
“I could not have written a better script,” he says. “I get to do what I love to do – I love testing, I love statistics, but what I love most is teaching. That’s where my real passion always has been.”
Science of skateboarding inspires children to learn about physics
June 05, 2018
STEM meets skateboarding in a brand new, game-based exhibit funded by a nearly $1.3 million National Science Foundation grant. The Iowa Children's Museum partnered with the University of Iowa College of Education and the University of Washington to develop "Notion of Motion: Science of Skateboarding."
William Liu honored with Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
October 11, 2017
William Liu, a counseling psychology professor and renowned scholar in the UI College of Education, was recently recognized with an Iowa Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
The Community Writer
August 31, 2017
As a Vietnamese refugee coming to the United States in the late 1970s, Rossina Zamora Liu never dreamt that years later, she would be helping veterans tell their stories.
The Gamer
August 31, 2017
Benjamin DeVane wants all students to see how learning about STEM can be both collaborative and fun.
Leaders Across the Nation, Our Global Partnerships
August 30, 2017
See where our alumni are leading universities and colleges across the U.S.
Grant highlights importance of rural STEM education for high-achieving students
July 17, 2017
The Belin-Blank Center will continue to strengthen STEM-positive environments for rural Iowa 6th- to 8th-graders through the STEM Excellence and Leadership program.
UI’s Belin-Blank Center recognizes top Iowa high schools for Advanced Placement participation
May 16, 2017
For the ninth consecutive year, George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids is the top Advanced Placement school in Iowa, according to the Iowa AP Index.
Read the UI College of Education Alumni Magazine 2017
May 12, 2017
Learn about all of our amazing endeavors.
2017 AERA, NCME reception enjoyed by many
May 01, 2017
More than 80 University of Iowa College of Education faculty, graduate students, alumni, and friends attended the AERA/NCME reception.
Going global
April 27, 2017
Whether traveling to India or Italy or coming to Iowa from afar, College of Education students gain global knowledge that enriches their ability to teach, conduct research, and engage in a more closely-connected world.
HOPE in rural Iowa
April 27, 2017
Project HOPE (Healthcare Occupations Preparation and Exploration) is a STEM-based curricular intervention that integrates academic and vocational opportunities designed to connect minority and low socioeconomic middle school students to the health science professions early in their education. The program is of particular importance to rural Iowa youth.
College of Education faculty member, alumna recognized during annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women
Iowa Now | April 13, 2017
Susan Assouline, director of the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, as well as UI College of Education alumna, Gabriela Rivera, earned awards at the UI's annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women.
More than 6K alumni and friends gave $55 million to support the UI College of Education
University of Iowa Foundation | February 06, 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.
Assouline discusses need for rural educational opportunities
The Des Moines Register | 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.
Langguth touts online MA
The Daily Iowan | December 13, 2016
Nancy Langguth, associate dean for Teacher Education and Student Services, discusses how educators can continue to expand their education. She touts a new all-online master’s degree program in this article appearing in The Daily Iowan.
Vice President Rocklin to retire from the University of Iowa
Iowa Now | December 09, 2016
Rocklin joined the UI in 1986 as a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa College of Education.
UI, Iowa Children’s Museum to spark interest in STEM
Iowa Now | October 10, 2016
The University of Iowa has partnered with the Iowa Children’s Museum to produce a new hands-on exhibit that will use an interactive skate park concept to teach physics principles.
Charting a course
Iowa Now | July 14, 2016
Dan Clay’s new role as dean of the University of Iowa College of Education is more than an exciting job opportunity: It’s a homecoming of sorts.
Pursuing a Scholarly Life
October 07, 2013
Twenty-five diverse future doctoral students from around the nation spent the summer in Iowa City learning how to pursue their academic dreams.