Recent News
Recent News
Mental health in K-12 schools
March 16, 2020
In today’s world, K-12 students are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and trauma than previous generations, making the need for school mental health resources more urgent than ever.
Wood named a 2020 American Counseling Association Fellow
March 05, 2020
Susannah Wood, associate professor in the Rehabilitation and Counselor Education Department, is one of only 13 scholars from across the nation to be named a 2020 American Counseling Association Fellow, the highest honor awarded by the ACA.
Mental health in Iowa
March 04, 2020
Many Iowans lack access to necessary mental health care due to systematic and cultural barriers. However, many College of Education faculty and alumni are dedicated to improving mental health access and care for Iowans.
Blake honored with 2019-20 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year award
March 02, 2020
Alumnus Kelly Blake (MA ’15) was honored with the 2019-20 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year Award.
In the news: How hoops was a sanctuary for this UVA professor
Faculty Spotlight: How Hoops Was a Sanctuary for This UVA Professor | February 19, 2020
Joseph Williams, a University of Iowa College of Education alumnus in Counselor Education and Supervision, is featured as a faculty spotlight at the University of Virginia.
The Counselor's Corner: College and Career Readiness is a life-long process
January 06, 2020
David Duys, an associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's School Counseling Program, discusses how College and Career Readiness, or "CCR," doesn't happen only in high school, but ideally should happen at every level of education as a life-long process.
Sánchez awarded NCACES’ Research Award
November 20, 2019
Jennifer Sánchez, an assistant professor in Rehabilitation and Counselor Education at the
Sánchez awarded $1.35 million grant to address opioid epidemic
October 28, 2019
Jennifer Sánchez, assistant professor in Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, received a $1.35 million federal grant to train students to help address the opioid epidemic plaguing rural communities.
UI awarded $1M grant to train students who speak ASL as vocational rehabilitation counselors
October 24, 2019
Thanks to a nearly $1-million-dollar federal grant received by the University of Iowa College of Education, individuals who are deaf or with hearing loss will be able to receive services from vocational rehabilitation counselors who speak American Sign Language (ASL).
College of Education students honored at 2019 Disability Summit
October 03, 2019
College of Education students, Treye Rosenberger and Lauren Hoover, were honored at the 2019 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Summit with the Braverman Scholarship.
Achrazoglou teaches technology literacy abroad
September 23, 2019
Clinical associate professor John Achrazoglou worked with more than 1,000 students and teachers in Pakistan teaching them the latest instructional technologies and internet tools and resources.
IMRF helps to fund faculty research efforts
September 04, 2019
The Iowa Measurement Research Foundation has awarded four faculty members with grants to assist in their research.
IMRF helps to fund faculty research efforts
September 04, 2019
The Iowa Measurement Research Foundation has awarded four faculty members with grants to assist in their research.
Celebrating students, donors at the 2019 College of Education scholarship ceremony
April 25, 2019
Students, donors, faculty, staff, family members, and friends gathered in celebration of exceptional students in areas of research, academic performance, community service, leadership and contributions to all areas of education.
Bosch honored with 2018-19 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year award
April 19, 2019
Alumnus Tim Bosch (MA '14 Rehabilitation and Counselor Education) was honored with the 2018-19 I-SERVE Alumnus of the Year Award.
Supporting student athletes
March 24, 2019
UI College of Education alumna Kaye Cole has dedicated her career to helping student athletes be successful.
Alumni Magazine 2018-2019
March 18, 2019
Read the 2018-2019 University of Iowa College of Education Alumni Magazine to learn all about the exciting transformations taking place in our college.
In the news: Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award recipients to be honored Nov. 15
Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award recipients to be honored Nov. 15 (Iowa Now) | November 13, 2018
Tiffany Baker-Strothkamp, a Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program graduate student in the UI College of Education, is a recipient of a Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award.
Boddicker helps veterans through new Troops To Teachers office
November 09, 2018
A new Troops to Teacher chapter recently opened in the UI College of Education’s Iowa Supports Education and Resources for Veterans and Enlisted (I-SERVE) Office, helping interested veterans explore a career in the field of teaching.
Counselor's Corner: preparing students for a fast-changing world
October 26, 2018
Susannah Wood, an associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education and the former program coordinator for the master's program in school counseling, suggests leaning on the "Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success" outlined by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) as the foundation for plans to assist students as they prepare for a career in today's fast-evolving, digitally-driven, and globally connected workplace.
The Counselor's Corner: addressing mental health needs
October 26, 2018
Gerta Bardhoshi, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa College of Education, says school counselors are being presented a professional opportunity as the national discussion turns to addressing the mental health needs of students.
Erin Barnes prepares students for outside world
October 23, 2018
Erin Barnes, new clinical assistant professor in Rehabilitation and Counselor Education wants to prepare her students for their future careers.
LGBTQ+
September 21, 2018
We are committed to helping create safe spaces for LGBTQ individuals. Our LGBTQ counseling clinic helps LGBTQ people and their families and educates future counselors on working with LGBTQ patients, and the fourth annual LGBTQ Micro-conference brought community members together to share and learn from one another.
College of Education faculty use art, counseling to help Latinx students thanks to Carver grant
May 21, 2018
A nearly $90,000 Carver Charitable Trust grant secured by three University of Iowa faculty is using counseling, art, and leadership to improve a group of Iowa students’ sense of wellbeing and help administrators better meet marginalized students’ needs.
"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Judy Shannon
April 11, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Judy Shannon (MA ’05 Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development).
Rosenberger recognized for diversity, inclusion with national award
November 06, 2017
Treye Rosenberger, a graduate student in the UI College of Education's Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program, was recently honored with a prestigious national award for his commitment to the advancement of diversity, academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
Estrada-Hernandez takes the reins of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education Department
October 31, 2017
Associate Professor Noel Estrada-Hernandez has taken on a new leadership role as Departmental Executive Officer of the top-ranked Rehabilitation and Counselor Education (RCE) Department in the University of Iowa College of Education.
Eboneé Johnson helps train the next generation of counselors
October 09, 2017
Eboneé Johnson, new assistant professor in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Education and Supervision, seeks to train the next generation of counselors through her student-centered approach to education.
Fitzke's research explores intersection of risk and resiliency in early adulthood
September 05, 2017
Kayla Reed Fitzke seeks to motivate and inspire students while they develop their professional identities.
The Counselor
August 31, 2017
Children experiencing trauma are often without the tools they need to express their experiences. Armeda Wojciak, counseling professor, addresses their needs through teacher training.
Leaders Across the Nation, Our Global Partnerships
August 30, 2017
See where our alumni are leading universities and colleges across the U.S.
By The Numbers 2016-2017
August 29, 2017
41 degree programs offered
27,822 alumni in 78 countries, all 50 states, and every Iowa county
$8.6 million awarded in grants
125 books and peer-reviewed publications
Rechkemmer honored as a Champion for Student Success
December 23, 2016
Molly Rechkemmer, an instructor within the University of Iowa College of Education's Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, was honored by Excelling@Iowa as a Champion for Student Success.
Grad student offers insights on celebrating points of pride
Iowa Now | November 18, 2016
The University of Iowa’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Resource Center recently marked a decade of serving the community.
Boddicker discusses veterans' mental health needs, benefits of I-SERVE
The Gazette | November 07, 2016
University of Iowa College of Education alumna Laura Boddicker tells her story, offers insight into mental health needs of veterans, and talks about the many benefits of the College of Education's I-SERVE program, which stands for Support, Education, Resources for Veterans and Enlisted.
Wood to serve as NCACES president-elect for 2016-2017
May 28, 2016
Susannah Wood has been elected as president-elect of North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES).
Future school counselors visit Iowa State Capitol
November 11, 2014
Eleven University of Iowa College of Education students gained a new perspective on how education policy decisions are made at the top levels during a recent visit to the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
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.