After nearly 15 years as a paraeducator, Rhandi Oelmann has secured her first lead teacher job for the fall. The 40-year-old mom of three will confidently step into her new role thanks to the University of Northern Iowa’s early childhood education online transfer program.
From appearing on CNN and meeting with U.S. senators to growing a farm business that ships nationwide, Anna Pesek is using her UNI MBA to expand her impact on agriculture, entrepreneurship and rural communities.
What if college students were trusted to manage a six-figure investment fund? In the Student Investment Group, students make real trades, analyze real markets and gain the kind of hands-on experience that launches careers in finance.
Employees from across the University of Northern Iowa community came together on May 21 for the 2026 Professional Development Conference, a day centered on learning, connection and growth.
At the Wilson College of Business, accounting students aren’t waiting until graduation to launch their careers — they’re gaining real-world experience at firms like Deloitte and RSM while securing full-time offers before earning their diplomas.
