Cheers filled Hancher Auditorium as the UI's College of Education celebrated its newest graduates. Lexi Moon, one of Art Education's most recent graduates, gave remarks during the commencement ceremony.

ICCSD Superintendent and Educational Policy and Leadership Studies program alumnus Matt Degner has been named Superintendent of the Year by K-12 DIVE.

For Lexi Moon, art has always been more than a hobby. The 2025 student commencement speaker describes it as an escape, a source of connection, and now, a career.

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.

The work of Art Education student Bodie Williamson, including his senior art exhibit, conveys why he is considered an emerging artist in Iowa City.

Alumnus Joe Sloma (MAT, '14) — a teacher at Iowa City High School — has become a viral sensation on “TeacherTok,” amassing roughly 1.5 million followers thanks to comedic, classroom-inspired skits that he films mostly on weekends from his empty classroom.

Pamela Ries retires after 25 years at the University of Iowa, leaving a powerful legacy in special education, teacher preparation, and inclusive learning.

Learn more about Renae Miller, HR coordinator for the Office of the Dean, 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.

UI Educational Leadership alumnus Mitch Gross was recently named 2026 Iowa High School Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.

The parents of I-Chun Hsiao, a PhD candidate in the college's multilingual education program, were recently bestowed with the 2025 International Parents of the Year award.