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Grant from U.S. Department of Education helps address shortage of English as a Second Language teachers

As part of a grant of almost $1.5 million awarded to the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Languages & Literatures, a new cohort of 15 graduate students have begun working toward their English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or master of arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
U.S. Congress

UNI welcomes students and community to Congress to Campus forum

UNI's Departments of History and Political Science welcome students and the community to a forum on “Congress, the President and the Balance of Power."
Ben Hagarty holding a camera

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27 for expert media panels and demonstrations. 
Made to Teach

University of Northern Iowa welcomes future teachers at 2023 Made to Teach

The educators of tomorrow can explore the world of teaching at the state’s leading undergraduate teacher education program. 
Sentient Process Crit Streed Opening Reception 10/16 UNI Gallery of Art

UNI Gallery of Art presents “Sentient Process”

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Sentient Process,” featuring works by UNI Department of Art professor emeritus Crit Streed.
Arvid Osterberg, LaDrina Wilson and Kevin Burt

Seventh annual summit focuses on diversity, inclusion and economics

The seventh annual Economic Diversity and Inclusion Summit will be Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls.
Frans Ørsted Andersen

Danish lecturer to present on Iowa’s connection to Denmark

UNI welcomes the community to a presentation on Danish history and culture by guest lecturer Frans Ørsted Andersen.
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UNI continues to be among Top Public Schools in Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again earned the No. 2 spot on the list of best regional public universities in the Midwest, according to the 2023-2024 Best Colleges list.