Recent News
Recent News
Iowa Student Loan offers $10,000 to support UI REACH
May 30, 2018
Iowa students seeking to meet career and college aspirations through the University of Iowa's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) program will receive needed support thanks to a contribution from Iowa Student Loan.
In the news: UI REACH alumnus excels in family business
January 19, 2018
UI REACH alumnus Andrew Sukup, along with about a dozen other family members, works for the family business -- Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield, Iowa.
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
Finding the right fit with UI REACH
The Seattle Times. | June 21, 2017
Cindi and Tony Williams, Oregon parents of newly-admitted UI REACH student Joshua Williams, recount their experience finding the program in this column in The Seattle Times.
UI REACH grad enjoys working at Wrigley Field
Chicago Tribune | June 05, 2017
Recent UI REACH alumnus Tanner Salinas talks about what it's like working at Wrigley Field in this Chicago Tribune article.
Read the UI College of Education Alumni Magazine 2017
May 12, 2017
Learn about all of our amazing endeavors.
UI REACH takes learning outside the classroom
The Daily Iowan | April 14, 2017
In this front page article in The Daily Iowan, UI REACH students learn about cooking safety at DP Dough in Iowa City.
UI REACH program builds lasting friendships
KGAN CBS 2 | March 08, 2017
This story on KGAN CBS 2 highlights the lasting friendship created between two University of Iowa College of Education REACH Program graduates.
UI REACH resident assistant passionate about her work
The Daily Iowan | February 23, 2017
In this Daily Iowan story, resident assistant Taralynn Young talks about her passion for working alongside University of Iowa College of Education REACH students in their daily lives on campus.
UI REACH director, students tout transformative program
KWWL | February 08, 2017
In this story by KWWL, UI REACH Program Director Pam Ries and students currently enrolled in the program talk about the life-changing experiences and opportunities it offers.
Family happy to see son join UI REACH
KWWL | February 03, 2017
In this story by KWWL, a young man named Carter and his mother discuss what they believe it means for him to be admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.
Viral video, UI REACH opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities highlighted
KCRG-TV9 | February 02, 2017
A viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education is highlighted in this story by KCRG-TV9.
UI REACH admission letter video goes viral
The Des Moines Register | January 30, 2017
This article in The Des Moines Register gives some context surrounding the viral video of a young man named Carter learning he's been admitted into the University of Iowa REACH program at the College of Education.
Iowa Student Loan Funds Scholarships for UI REACH Students
IowaStudentLoan.org. | January 26, 2017
Iowa students seeking to meet career and college aspirations through the University of Iowa's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) program will receive the support they need thanks to a contribution from Iowa Student Loan.
Media Mentions Archive
- Voices of Diversity: He's Just Jon-Jon (KGAN)
- UI REACH challenges teaching students with disabilites (Press-Citizen)
- REACH program at U of I helps youths with disabilities (Des Moines Register)
- UI REACH director continues for second year (Daily Iowan)
- Sally Pederson recognized at UI REACH convocation (IC Press-Citizen video)
- 27 UI REACH students graduate Friday (IC Press-Citizen)
- UI REACH featured on the Big Ten Network (video)
- UI REACH Student Internship: Kevin Peck and the Iowa Cubs (video)
- REACH + Hawks = Success: Danny Tyson, UI men's basketball team enjoying remarkable run
- Revving Up His Career: UI REACH Program Alumnus Lands Dream Job at Car Dealership (Iowa Now)
- REACH Students to Exhibit Ceramic Creations (Iowa Now)
- Kernels' Jon-Jon Reaches the Big League (The Gazette)
- Ropes Challenge adds new twist to teaching and learning (Iowa Now)
- REACH is #1 According to Best Colleges Online (Best Colleges Online)
- For Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Programs Provide New Paths to Careers (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- UI REACH Program Serves Many Chicago-area Students (Chicago Tribune)
- U of IA REACH Program Residence Hall Community Recognized as Community of the Month (Think College)