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Amanda Thein

Introducing Amanda Thein, Associate Provost for Graduate & Professional Education

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
An introduction to Amanda Haertling Thein, Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education and Dean of the Graduate College.
Ebenezer Adeyemi

Identifying Advocacy Methods for Marginalized Communities

Sunday, August 22, 2021
Ebenezer Adeyemi, a PhD candidate in anthropology, is analyzing how people in marginalized communities can effectively advocate for resources.
Ariel Kershner

Studying Categorical Cuing with Coffee Mugs

Thursday, August 12, 2021
Imagine that today, you’re making a cup of coffee, and you reach for a white mug. When you make another cup of coffee tomorrow, will you be quicker to find a clean mug if it’s white as well? One morning, Ariel Kershner grabbed a coffee mug, and that question popped into her head.
Chuck Connerly

Chuck Connerly: A Leader in Iowa Community Sustainability

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Connerly developed a strong passion for small and medium-sized towns in the state of Iowa through the establishment of the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC).
Dean John Keller

Servant Leader: John Keller

Monday, June 14, 2021
Guiding graduate and professional students onto successful careers was been the most rewarding part of Keller's time as dean.
David Eichmann portrait

Eichmann Retires as Director of SLIS

Friday, June 11, 2021
Dave Eichmann is stepping down as director of the School of Library & Information Science after more than two decades of service.
Jackson Russo

Creating New Possibilities for Treating Chronic Pain

Thursday, May 27, 2021
Fourth-year Pharmaceutics graduate student Jackson Russo is studying poloxamers that convert from liquid to gel with heat, in order to more effectively treat chronic wounds.
Kaelen Novak

Exploring Connections Between Converging Fields

Sunday, May 23, 2021
MFA candidate Kaelen Novak is pursuing a variety of interests in his program and discovering how they complement each other.
Amanda Thein

Message from Dr. Amanda Thein

Friday, May 21, 2021
Incoming dean wants to build on John Keller's legacy as the Graduate College looks at the future of graduate and professional education from a fresh perspective.
PATCH program volunteers working on a roof

Alumni Take Leading Role in Derecho Response Initiative

Friday, March 12, 2021
Several graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning master’s program have played an integral part in derecho response efforts in Cedar Rapids by collaborating with others in the community on a targeted relief program.