The Dr. Ernest Pascarella Memorial Scholarship fund was established by the family of the late professor emeritus of Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) to assist graduate students in HESA with the greatest financial need.

The College of Education’s Global Education Initiatives continue to strengthen existing partnerships and create new opportunities for students and faculty, including programs in Costa Rica, Finland, Ghana, the UK, Japan, Kosovo, and Norway, among other collaborations.

With the support of the Young Family Scholarship, Aldo Loya is working to direct youth and help people through education.

Thanks to the Albert Hieronymus and Family Scholarship, Eric Akuoko is able to pursue innovative education research that makes an impact on students and learning.

DaVida Anderson, a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program, inspired the audience at the 2018 Scholarship Brunch. The event recognized and celebrated 127 students who received scholarship support and their generous donors.

Each year, the College of Education honors its top students with scholarships. These awards celebrate outstanding student achievement in areas such as academic performance, research, student leadership, community service and citizenship, and contributions to all areas of education.

Courtney Fredrickson, of Forest City, Iowa, has wanted to be a teacher since she was in the sixth grade. After earning an Albert and Martha Ruffalo First Generation Education Scholarship, which is given to first-generation UI College of Education students, Fredrickson’s confidence in her future as a teacher has skyrocketed. “It feels like I get to make a new path for my family,” says Fredrickson...

Jeremy Williams, graduate assistant for I-SERVE, won the 2017 Ernest T. Pascarella Military Veteran Promise Award.