College of Education

Mar 24, 2023

UNI's Social and Emotional Learning Conference slated for April 7

The University of Northern Iowa Social and Emotional Learning Conference returns on Friday, April 7, providing faculty, students and practicing professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies, trauma-sensitive practices and self-regulatory behaviors.

Mar 16, 2023

Meet Kira Manuel on “The College Tour”

Before she was in high school, Kira Manuel had actually never been to a college campus before. The first in her family to go to a four-year university, Manuel didn’t really know much about college – except that it was expensive.

Mar 14, 2023

UNI receives $2.5M federal grant to grow mental health access in rural Iowa schools

A $2.5 million grant from the Department of Education will allow UNI to continue its work to improve mental health access for children across Iowa.

Feb 23, 2023

Meet Grace Fleming on “The College Tour”

Hear about Grace Fleming's experience finding her perfect fit at the University of Northern Iowa on UNI's episode of "The College Tour."

Feb 21, 2023

Gallagher Bluedorn pre-show a full circle moment for student Ahmad Madlock

Elementary education major Ahmad Madlock will perform a special gospel set in the Gallagher Bluedorn on Feb. 28 before The Kingdom Choir's show.

African American man carrying daughter on shoulders

Feb 03, 2023

12th African American Children & Families Conference set for February 17

Kenneth Morris, Jr. will serve as keynote speaker for the 12th African American Children and Families Conference on Feb. 17.

Woman reading a book to a group of children

Feb 01, 2023

UNI African American Read-In expands statewide

More than 3,200 first-graders from all across Iowa will join the 17th African American Read-In hosted by UNI as a free, virtual event on Feb. 16.

Jan 24, 2023

UNI ranks in top 15% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 15% nationally, based on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.

Jan 20, 2023

Four UNI faculty advance research following Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition

Four innovative ideas by University of Northern Iowa faculty won a cash prize and university support to move forward with their research.

Emmalee Fannon and Cassey Bly in front of InterAmerican Academy

Jan 18, 2023

UNI students have life-changing experience student teaching in Ecuador

During the fall 2022 semester, UNI students Cassey Bly and Emmalee Fannon spent 16 weeks student teaching in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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