Graduate College Stories & News

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Empower Educators scholarship helps practicing teachers earn credentials this summer

A new scholarship offered by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education helps practicing teachers begin to earn needed credentials this summer while keeping the cost of graduate-level coursework more affordable.
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UNI announces streamlined micro-credential programs for professionals seeking certificates or teaching endorsements

A new initiative at the University of Northern Iowa offers an enhanced set of micro-credentials in the form of certificates and Iowa teaching endorsements to meet the needs of learners seeking flexibility in achieving their educational goals.
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New UNI master’s degree in teaching adds option for career-changers to teach

A newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education at the University of Northern Iowa adds another online pathway for working professionals ready to apply their skills to middle and high school classrooms. 
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UNI recognizes new “Research” designation by Carnegie Foundation

UNI Recognizes New “Research” Designation by Carnegie Foundation which is a testament to UNI's commitment to advancing research and fostering innovation, opening up exciting possibilities for our campus and the broader community.
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Spring enrollment increases significantly through UNI@DMACC partnership

The UNI@DMACC partnership, which began in the fall 2020 semester, offers degree completion programs for students who have completed their associate’s degree through DMACC. Students can then complete an online or hybrid bachelor’s degree through the University of Northern Iowa.  
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UNI expands access to offer Master’s in History online

UNI is now accepting applications for a redesigned master's in history, which features an entirely online format and updated curriculum.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among Best Online Programs

UNI received top honors for both its online master’s in education programs and for the first time, its online bachelor’s programs.
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New UNI master’s program gives teachers the tools to transform education

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in transformative education is a 30-credit-hour interdisciplinary, non-thesis graduate pathway for teachers. 
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UNI offers Free Graduate Application Week

From Dec. 1 to Dec. 9, domestic students who are interested in attending graduate school at UNI may apply for free using the code GRD25.