COE Stories & News

Student looking for a book in the TEACH Studio

UNI’s newly expanded TEACH Studio will inspire future educators

UNI's TEACH Studio is filled with resources for teacher education students at the University of Northern Iowa.
Students at UNI Commencement

Fall 2025 students make UNI graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the students who made the fall 2025 graduation and dean’s lists.
UNI online master's in education programs make top 20% of programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Northern Iowa is among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Grad caps at UNI Commencement

UNI to celebrate nearly 700 fall graduates

Nearly 700 University of Northern Iowa students are preparing to complete their degree requirements, many of whom will walk during Fall 2025 Commencement in the McLeod Center on Saturday morning.
Fall 2025 grads

Meet the fall 2025 grads

It’s time for hundreds of Panthers to complete their degree requirements and start their next chapters. Check out some of our graduating seniors!
PE teacher working with student

10 reasons to become a teacher

There are so many benefits of being a teacher! Read from real current and future teachers about why they chose to enter the profession.
esports gamers at consoles

UNI will launch new esports minor, certificates in fall 2026

New esports administration minor and related certificates let students turn a passion for gaming into skills supporting real-world careers in the esports industry and other settings including recreation and education. 
UNI grad student reading book to her young students in the classroom

UNI makes a grad degree more accessible than ever

From application to graduation, you will find the support you need to accomplish your continuing your education goals and completing your master's degree.
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. 
Teaching for Democracy

‘Democracy in Education’ takes spotlight at 2025 Tubbs Teaching Connections

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education will explore how schools can strengthen civic literacy, civil discourse and student agency during the 2025 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections.