College of Education Stories & News

The Rachel Martin family of UNI educators

A Shared Bond, A Special Legacy

Thousands of UNI graduates share a bond as Panther teachers and educators. Six families reflect on the legacy of a profession that started it all 150 years ago: teaching.
Incoming freshman Lucy Varney in Marshall School classroom

Transforming Teacher Education

Building on legacy, shaped by collaboration, a new UNI Teacher Education curriculum is designed for the next generation of Panther teachers.
Lindsey Wilson, elementary teaching alum and Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Making a Meaningful Impact

Alum and Nebraska Teacher of the Year Lindsey Wilson values the impact teaching brings to students and classrooms.
Schindler Education Center

New Alignment, New Directions

A new departmental structure for the College of Education creates clarity and synergy for faculty, staff and students as the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the college unfolds.
Sean Austin, school psychology alum

A Rewarding Path to Research

School psychology studies at UNI set Sean Austin on a path to help students stay in school and be better able to handle adversity.
Adam Haselhuhn

Finding a Future in Philanthropy

Adam Haselhuhn returns to UNI to take the next step in a career in philanthropy.
Sunah Chung and David Hernandez-Saca working on program development

Graduate Education on the Rise

Graduate education is on the move at University of Northern Iowa and the College of Education. As a new academic year unfolds, working professionals and adult learners have more options than ever before to advance their careers, their knowledge and their expertise.
A group of people pose for a photo. One is holding a sign that says "Just got inducted into the UNI Teacher Education Program"

UNI celebrates future educators at 62nd Teacher Education Convocation

UNI held its annual Teacher Education Convocation, welcoming future educators into the teacher education program. This event encompasses students from all academic colleges at UNI, highlighting the expansiveness of Iowa’s largest teacher education program.
Student teacher in classroom pointing at world map

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.
Michelle Barnell in her classroom

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.