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Advice for new teachers: 5 tips from seasoned pros

It's normal to be nervous as a first-year teacher. Here’s some of our best advice for new teachers from experienced UNI alumni and teacher education leaders.

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.

University Address sets tone for UNI’s 150th year

The University of Northern Iowa community gathered this fall for the annual University Address, marking a season of transition, celebration and forward momentum.

UNI welcomes 150th class with energy and excitement

‌UNI’s 150th class is now on campus! After first-year students moved into the residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 20, they met up at the McLeod Center for the Panther Welcome.

New UNI teachers ready to enter classrooms for the 2025-26 school year

First-year teachers Benjamin Buseman and Michelle Barnell are readying their classrooms for students. Both teachers graduated from UNI.

How do I choose a major? The complete guide for undecided college students.

If you're in high school, you may be asking yourself: how do I choose a major at college? It's a big decision! UNI's exploratory program can help.

UNI recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for eight years in a row

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its eighth year in a row, recognizing the dynamic pathways UNI has created to support transfer students. 

UNI alum’s Butter Cow headed to the Smithsonian

One UNI family’s artwork — the iconic Iowa State Fair Butter Cow — is going all the way to the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.