Education

Principalship students in classroom

First Des Moines principalship graduates set as UNI agreement extended

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.
Principalship students walking out of Schindler Education Center

UNI EdD program celebrates milestone with historic number of graduates

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. 
Teacher education student high-fiving one of her students

Iowa State Board of Education grants re-accreditation to UNI Educator Preparation Program

 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.
Colleen Mulholland

Extending excellence in teacher education

This Teacher Appreciation Week, the dean of the UNI College of Education reflects on how UNI is shaping the future of education.
Teacher works with student

Empower Educators scholarship helps practicing teachers earn credentials this summer

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.
Jacob Kurt firefighting internship for RTNL

RTNL major Jacob Kurt shapes his path through getting hands-on at UNI

Getting hands-on at University of Northern Iowa led to a multitude of experiences that helped shape a degree and future career path for Jacob Kurt.
Teacher working with students

UNI’s fourth Social and Emotional Learning Conference set for April 4

The continued need for social and emotional learning in an age of artificial intelligence will lead off University of Northern Iowa’s fourth Social and Emotional Learning Conference on April 4. 
Woman teaching in a classroom

New UNI master’s degree in teaching adds option for career-changers to teach

A newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education at the University of Northern Iowa adds another online pathway for working professionals ready to apply their skills to middle and high school classrooms.