Recent News
Recent News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helping veterans, Latinos in rural communities
October 12, 2017
Iowa veterans and Latinos in rural communities will have better access to mental health care thanks to a new $1.3-million-dollar grant received by the University of Iowa.
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.