Teacher Education Stories & News

Special Education Law Workshop

Workshops focus on special education law & ethics

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Educators seeking to add to their understanding of legal and ethical standards for providing special education programs can earn graduate or undergraduate credit by attending workshops this spring and summer at the University of Northern Iowa.

Fall 2023 UNI graduates

Meet the fall 2023 Panther grads

It’s almost time for the class of fall 2023 to walk across the stage at Commencement and get their diplomas.
Free Graduate Application Week

University of Northern Iowa offers Free Graduate Application Week

Use code GRD24 from December 3-10, 2023 on the UNI admissions website.
2023 Yager Award winenrs with UNI leadership

Two Iowa teachers recognized with UNI’s Yager Exemplary Teaching Award

Two Iowa teachers earned recognition for their service to the field with recent awards from the University of Northern Iowa.
College students in a classroom listening to a lecture

UNI joins national network to support doctoral students from historically underrepresented communities

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – University of Northern Iowa has been selected as a Holmes Scholars Institution, a designation reflecting a program of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) which supports students from historically underrepresented communities enrolled in doctoral programs in education. 

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.
College students in a classroom

Grant from U.S. Department of Education helps address shortage of English as a Second Language teachers

As part of a grant of almost $1.5 million awarded to the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Languages & Literatures, a new cohort of 15 graduate students have begun working toward their English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or master of arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
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.