Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and former school superintendent for West Des Moines Community Schools, has received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award.
Sheritta Stokes has overcome a lot to return to UNI. It’s been nearly three decades since she first got her undergraduate degree and started teaching, but she finally earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education this May.
Veteran teacher Tonya Wilson-Story returned to UNI to earn her master's degree, which has improved her teaching practices and increased her confidence.
The first Des Moines Public Schools principalship cohort, enrolled through a special agreement with the College of Education, will be honored at this month’s UNI commencement.
This spring, the University of Northern Iowa will celebrate a milestone: 30 students will graduate with their Doctor of Education (EdD), the largest number in the program’s history.
Affirming a reputation of quality in preparing tomorrow’s teachers, the Iowa State Board of Education has unanimously approved full re-accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa Educator Preparation Program. The approval remains in effect through the next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 academic year.
A new scholarship offered by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education helps practicing teachers begin to earn needed credentials this summer while keeping the cost of graduate-level coursework more affordable.
