College of Education Stories & News

Kellen, Dylan, Karly and Marcus Schneeberger

UNI tradition runs deep for Schneeberger family of educators

For students who attend the Clinton School District, chances are they’ve had, or will have, at least one of four UNI-educated siblings as a teacher. 
Kappa Delta Pi members

UNI’s Kappa Delta Pi receives national recognition, celebrating centennial

The Psi Chapter of the International Honor Society in Education Kappa Delta Pi at the University of Northern Iowa will be honored as one of the top chapters in the nation when it receives the Achieving Chapter Excellence (ACE) award at the November national Kappa Delta Pi conference.
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. 
Future educators at Teacher Convocation

60th teacher education celebration joins Family Weekend at UNI

The 60th UNI Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration is scheduled to coincide for the first time with Family Weekend on September 30, 2023. 
Waterloo Schools has announced 23-24 Lead Waterloo Fellows

2023-24 Lead Waterloo Fellows announced

Lead Waterloo is an expansion to the original Teach Waterloo Program, a program to diversify the district’s teacher workforce in support of student success.  Through partnerships between the Waterloo Schools, John Deere, McElroy Trust, and the University of Northern Iowa, the goal is to help build tomorrow's leaders.
University of Northern Iowa Campanile

Forbes: University of Northern Iowa among top 10 for online bachelor’s degrees in teaching

Forbes has detailed its Best Online Teaching Degrees of 2023, selecting UNI among its 10 best schools in the U.S. offering online degrees in teaching.
Hannah Pratt works on butter Kurt Warner

You butter believe it! Kurt Warner sculpted with butter for 2023 Iowa State Fair

We got a sneak preview of the Kurt Warner butter statue that will accompany the Butter Cow at this year's Iowa State Fair!  Its sculptor, Sarah Pratt, is a 1999 UNI graduate while her daughters and apprentices are current UNI students.
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UNI announces new online pathway to earn the Iowa Director of Special Education endorsement

UNI is announcing a new, entirely online pathway for administrators interested in earning the Iowa Director of Special Education endorsement
Adam and Darcy Nidey standing in front of a school bus

UNI education alums bring summer adventures to Des Moines students

Even as teachers, UNI alums Darcy and Adam Nidey don't know how to slow down in the summer. Their days are spent running Day Camp Adventures for 400 kids.
Kamryn Warren and Sunah Chung

Two UNI faculty members chosen for prestigious Engaged Scholars program

Campus Compact selected just 14 faculty and staff for the 2023-2024 cohort of Engaged Scholars, and two of the selections are UNI faculty.