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UNI student teacher with students

UNI announces bold new ‘Degree in 3’ path to elementary teaching degree

A new pathway to teaching elementary education at the University of Northern Iowa allows students to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree in three years, saving them time and money while allowing them to begin their careers one year sooner, on a faster path to their first teaching salary. 
TK doing the Interlude with UNI students

Making a mascot: 15 years of TK at UNI

UNI's mascot TK is celebrating her 15th birthday! She has a special story. Let's take a walk down memory lane and discover how she was created.
Jacey Ordal on UNI campus

“Majors in Minutes” senior helps exploratory students find their passion

Majors and Minutes gives exploratory students at UNI the opportunity to learn about possible majors before they commit. It's coming up, Oct. 28!
Bella Markley

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!
Foundry workers pouring hot metal

What is a foundry? Where cutting-edge labs forge career-ready skills.

If you’re interested in an engineering or manufacturing career, real-world experience in a foundry will help set you up for success. Find out how!
Johnathan Buffalo and Mark Nook go through donated items

UNI returns collection of cultural items to the Meskwaki Nation

The University of Northern Iowa Museum has returned a collection of cultural artifacts to the Meskwaki Nation, donating them to the Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum.
UNI business student doing homework

10 things every first-year business major should know

If it's your first year as a business student, UNI has tips for how you can get the most out of your experience at the Wilson College of Business.
Allison Rank and student in Maucker Union

U.S. Department of Education awards $1.22 million grant to University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Civic Education

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1.22 million American History and Civics Education – Seminars (AHC-Seminars) grant to the University of Northern Iowa Center for Civic Education.
Students saw wood for UNI Homecoming float

UNI construction management students build Homecoming float from scratch

Not wanting to see the University of Northern Iowa launch its sesquicentennial celebration without some form of birthday cake, construction management students stepped in to get the job done.
Student teacher in the classroom

A career in teaching: A path for any passion

A career in teaching is one option for taking your love of a subject and turning it into a fulfilling job. Check out some of the degree choices!