Alumnus Michael Kolen, professor emeritus of Educational Measurement, has been named the recipient of the 2026 E. F. Lindquist Award — one of the field’s highest honors. Nominated by former student and industry leader Ye Tong, his impact continues to shape the future of assessment.

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.

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.

Learn more about Kara Hageman, senior test development associate for the Iowa Testing Program, and what she 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.

Kunjal Harwani and Kat Krtnick Wilson received staff excellence awards and 14 staff members were recognized for the years of service at the 2025 College of Education Staff Appreciation Celebration.

Learn more about Tim Hazen, Director of Test Development, and what he most enjoys about working with the Iowa Testing Programs in this staff spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

Check out the College of Education’s 2023-2024 By the Numbers to see the impact of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni.

A distinguished figure in the field of educational measurement, Deborah Harris bids farewell to her esteemed career, including seven years of invaluable service as a professor in the College of Education's Educational Measurement and Statistics program.

Bobbie Bevins and Deb Kakavas received the Bettina (Tina) Hass Excellence in Commitment and Dedication Awards at the UI College of Education Staff Appreciation Lunch Celebration. The college also celebrated Kathy Mossman's retirement and 14 longevity award honorees.

Catherine Welch, professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics at the University of Iowa College of Education, was honored with a 2023 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.

University of Iowa College of Education alumnus, H. Dee Hoover, was honored as one of the Eight over 80 award winners as a Hawkeye who continues to make an impact well beyond retirement.

A scholarship fund created by the family of Albert "Al" Hieronymus, honors the life of this testing pioneer who always put people first.

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 155 professional development workshops in the Baker Teacher Leader Center 10:1 student to faculty ratio 372,505 Iowa students took Iowa Testing Programs' Iowa Assessments 58 UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) students...

More than 80 University of Iowa College of Education faculty, graduate students, alumni, and friends attended the AERA/NCME reception.

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