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Bianca Nightengale-Lee

Keynote speaker explores “Teaching Literacy Fearlessly” at Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture

Keynote speaker Bianca Nightengale-Lee will explore the intersection of culture and literacy in her keynote presentation at the 2025 Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education on Feb. 27 at the University of Northern Iowa College of Education.
Students holding up "Where's Rodney?" book for African American Read-In

19th UNI African American Read-In reaching 3,500 first graders

Nearly 3,500 first-graders from 73 schools across Iowa will join the 19th African American Read-In hosted by the UNI College of Education.
UNI students at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa dean's list and graduation list are now live. Visit the Graduation / Dean's List Reports page and follow the simple instructions to find and celebrate these outstanding students.
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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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UNI prepares to celebrate nearly 700 graduates at fall 2024 Commencement

Among the graduates are 212 first-generation college students and 25 military veterans, highlighting UNI’s commitment to supporting student success.
Fall 2024 grads

Meet the fall 2024 grads

It’s the most wonderful time of year at the University of Northern Iowa - Commencement time! Here’s a glimpse into our grads' experiences and future plans.
Brittany Craig in her classroom

UNI helped Brittany Craig turn her classroom experience into a teaching license

After years of putting in the work as an educator, Brittany Craig is now a licensed teacher thanks to her elementary education degree from UNI.
Carole Basile

Tubbs Teaching Connections at UNI explores “The Future of Teaching”

Exploring the future landscape of teaching is the focus of the 2024 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections, a professional development day at UNI.
Preview of People magazine issue featuring Gabi and her service dog Winnie

UNI student Gabi Riessen featured in People magazine

People magazine hit newsstands today featuring two familiar faces: UNI student Gabi Riessen and her service dog Winnie.
UNI faculty member teaches students

UNI updates curriculum to better prepare future teachers

A newly-transformed curriculum awaits University of Northern Iowa freshmen and transfer students aspiring to teach, effective fall 2025.