COE Stories & News

Tubbs Teaching Conference
Oct 27, 2023

Sixth Tubbs Teaching Connections explores inclusivity with an LGBTQ+ focus

The 2023 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections puts the spotlight on “LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Education."

Zach Lillquist teaching students at a table in a classroom
Oct 27, 2023

Zach Lillquist chronicles the life of a UNI-educated teacher on TikTok

Zach Lillquist is a UNI-educated teacher who has amassed an impressive 110,000+ followers on TikTok where he showcases the highs and lows of the profession.

College students in a classroom listening to a lecture
Oct 26, 2023

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

Kellen, Dylan, Karly and Marcus Schneeberger
Oct 25, 2023

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. 

Jesús Lizárraga Estrada
Oct 12, 2023

Jesús Lizárraga Estrada to be inducted to Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs will be inducting Jesús Lizárraga Estrada, PhD, into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame.

Judith Finkelstein
Oct 11, 2023

UNI names grand marshal of 2023 Homecoming parade

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the grand marshal for the 2023 Homecoming parade will be Judith Finkelstein. 

James G. Hall, Julianne Gassman, John Robins, Connie J. Shafar
Sep 29, 2023

Four alumni selected for induction into UNI Hall of Excellence

Four distinguished University of Northern Iowa alumni will be inducted into the 2023 Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence on October 6 and 7.

Future educators at Teacher Convocation
Sep 14, 2023

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. 

Waterloo Schools has announced 23-24 Lead Waterloo Fellows
Aug 28, 2023

2023-24 Lead Waterloo Fellows announced

Lead Waterloo is an expansion to the original Teach Waterloo Program, a program to diversify the district’s teacher workforce in support of student success.  Through partnerships between the Waterloo Schools, John Deere, McElroy Trust, and the University of Northern Iowa, the goal is to help build tomorrow's leaders.

University of Northern Iowa Campanile
Aug 10, 2023

Forbes: University of Northern Iowa among top 10 for online bachelor’s degrees in teaching

Forbes has detailed its Best Online Teaching Degrees of 2023, selecting UNI among its 10 best schools in the U.S. offering online degrees in teaching.

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