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Convocation returns to celebrate UNI's future teachers

UNI's traditional Teacher Convocation has returned to celebrate future educators, those who teach them and the profession of teaching as a whole. This year's event included some special VIP guests and a larger venue.

The University of Northern Iowa’s passion for future educators is evident every day, but especially during Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration which was just held on Wednesday April 6 at the McLeod Center.  The ceremony recognizes students who have been accepted into the Teacher Education Program, which is a major milestone for students on their way to becoming educators. While the event is usually held in both the fall and spring, it’s been put on hold several times due to the pandemic, making the recent convocation on an even grander scale than normal with the inclusion of...

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Leah Stoeger came to the United States to attend UNI – and she stayed

Leah Stoeger (Business Administration, ’23) has claim to a pretty cool milestone. The first time she visited the United States was to attend the College of Business as part of an exchange program. She liked it so much, she decided to stay as a full-time student, now in her second semester in Cedar Falls.