Education

Students working with technology tools

UNI joins national effort to modernize teacher preparation in response to AI

A three-member team for University of Northern Iowa's College of Education has joined a national effort to modernize how future teachers are prepared for the classroom, with a focus on the growing impact of artificial intelligence in education.
Elizabeth Forcht in her classroom

UNI teacher education program continues to boast high placement rate

It’s no wonder 98% of UNI’s teacher education graduates from fall 2024 to summer 2025 were employed or continuing their education in fall 2025.
Joni Armstrong

UNI's Purple Pathway for School Administrators guides veteran teachers to educational leadership

Joni Armstrong is among the first graduates of the Purple Pathway for School Administrators, a partnership between UNI and Des Moines Public Schools.
Teacher education student working with young student in classroom

Iowa Board of Regents approves new bachelor’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a new Bachelor of Arts in special and inclusive education at the University of Northern Iowa, effective this fall, marking a significant step forward in preparing educators to meet Iowa’s ongoing demand for highly skilled special education teachers.
Katie Nedwick reading a book to a young child in front of a green screen

Carver Trust grant expands educational technology in UNI’s TEACH Studio

A $130,000 grant will support the continued development of the UNI TEACH Studio, an innovative learning environment advancing how future educators are prepared to serve Iowa’s PreK–12 schools.
Graphic of 20th African American Read-In and Book

Connecting first graders and literature: the 20th African American Read-In

Nearly 2,400 first-graders from 48 schools across Iowa joined in the 20th African American Read-In in a virtual event connecting them with children's literature, guest author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Oge Mora.
Shinho Kim

Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture explores connection between robotics-based STEM education and learning

Guest lecturer Shinho Kim, PhD, Framingham State University, presents “Why Robotics-Based STEM Education Matters” on Feb. 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., part of this year’s Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education.
Mara Burkholder working with students

From first grade dreams to future classrooms: Mara Burkholder’s path to teaching at UNI

For Mara Burkholder, the desire to become a teacher began early — much earlier than most college students can remember.