Articles from September 2026

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New CLAS faculty member Emily Donovan brings decades of school social work experience to the classroom

Friday, September 11, 2026
After more than 20 years in school social work, Emily Donovan is bringing her expertise in student well-being, behavioral support, and social-emotional development to the classroom and MSW practicum experiences.
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Cara Cerullo brings student-centered experience to future social workers

Thursday, September 10, 2026
With a background in college mental health and student support, Cara Cerullo is helping prepare future social workers through her work as a clinical associate professor and MSW practicum administrator.
A headshot of University of Iowa assistant professor Jay Kayser.

Jay Kayser returns to Iowa to study connection, health, and aging

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Jay Kayser has returned to the University of Iowa to study how relationships, loneliness, and stressful experiences shape mental and cognitive health as people age, while developing accessible mental health programs for older adults.