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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.
Sydney and Paige Hollingshead

Double the creativity: UNI sisters teach art education together

Sisters Sydney and Paige Hollingshead share an alma mata, an employer and a profession as art educators.
President Mark Nook signing memorandum of understanding regarding UNI ROTC

UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan. 
Begeman Hall

UNI Physics leads $1 million NSF grant to advance quantum research

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Physics has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a collaborative research project exploring the magnetic properties of advanced materials with potential applications in quantum technologies.
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UNI ranked among nation’s best colleges for tuition value and service

The University of Northern Iowa has received national recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings, earning a place among the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. 
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.
Student looking through microscope

Want to become a doctor or dentist? Start here.

Want to become a doctor or a dentist? A pre-professional program at the University of Northern Iowa is the place to start! Discover your path to a health career.
Incoming UNI students pose in the shape of the U-N-I letters in front of the McLeod Center

UNI welcomes 150th class with energy and excitement

‌UNI’s 150th class is now on campus! After first-year students moved into the residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 20, they met up at the McLeod Center for the Panther Welcome.
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.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll

UNI recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for eight years in a row

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its eighth year in a row, recognizing the dynamic pathways UNI has created to support transfer students.