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David Conrads holds a bird that is spreading its wings.

In the news: Iowa Raptor Project continues outreach and conservation efforts

Staff from UI WILD’s Iowa Raptor Project discuss the unit's future conservation efforts and transformative educational experiences.
Mark McDermott speaking to group

In the news: McDermott discusses Iowa’s teacher shortage

As a new school year approaches, Professor Mark McDermott was interviewed and provided context about Iowa's need for more educators.
Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement student Olga Colmenero Carrillo

Student Spotlight: Olga Colmenero Carrillo

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement student Olga Colmenero Carrillo discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
Elementary Ed student Rehn Stjernberg

Student Spotlight: Rehn Stjernberg

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education student Rehn Stjernberg discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
Shawn Datchuk stands in front of a bookcase

In the news: Datchuk discusses new tool that helps teach cursive

UI special education professor Shawn Datchuk, director of the Iowa Reading Research Center, has developed a free tool to help teachers everywhere teach cursive.
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Steve Murley retires after decade at UI College of Education

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
After a decade of teaching and mentoring future educational leaders at the University of Iowa College of Education, the longtime school administrator and clinical instructor is retiring, August 1 — though not stepping away entirely.
Demolition derby cars smoke in front of crowd

Just Crushing: A Demolition Derby

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Learn how creativity, collaboration, and community collided when teens turned art into action – and demolition derby cars – at the Dubuque County Fair. Just Crushing is a one-of-a-kind public art project where Eastern Iowa youth tackled issues like climate change, reproductive rights, and mental health through bold car designs and civic dialogue.
Chris Clough

Staff Spotlight: Chris Clough

Monday, July 21, 2025
Learn more about Chris Clough, IT Director for the College of Education, College of Law, and Division of Student Services. This series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.
Lisa Kieffer-Haverkamp sits for a photo portrait.

Ed Leadership’s Kieffer-Haverkamp retires

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Educational Leadership program coordinator and clinical instructor Lisa Kieffer-Haverkamp retired June 30 after more than 40 years in education, including 11 years at the University of Iowa.
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In the news: Alumnus named STEM Teacher of the Year

Science Education alumnus Chuck Tonelli, a Metro High School science teacher in Cedar Rapids, was recently recognized as Southeast Iowa Region STEM Teacher of the Year.