COE Stories & News

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.
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.
Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award from Sharon Dentlinger

Longtime school leader Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award

Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and former school superintendent for West Des Moines Community Schools, has received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award. 
Sheritta Stokes shaking President Nook's hand at graduation

She’s a teacher and a single mom, but “It’s never too late to learn”

Sheritta Stokes has overcome a lot to return to UNI. It’s been nearly three decades since she first got her undergraduate degree and started teaching, but she finally earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education this May.
Graduate walks across the stage at UNI Commencement

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 
Principalship students in classroom

First Des Moines principalship graduates set as UNI agreement extended

The first Des Moines Public Schools principalship cohort, enrolled through a special agreement with the College of Education, will be honored at this month’s UNI commencement.
Principalship students walking out of Schindler Education Center

UNI EdD program celebrates milestone with historic number of graduates

This spring, the University of Northern Iowa will celebrate a milestone: 30 students will graduate with their Doctor of Education (EdD), the largest number in the program’s history. 
Teacher education student high-fiving one of her students

Iowa State Board of Education grants re-accreditation to UNI Educator Preparation Program

 Affirming a reputation of quality in preparing tomorrow’s teachers, the Iowa State Board of Education has unanimously approved full re-accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa Educator Preparation Program. The approval remains in effect through the next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 academic year.
Doctorate students panel on a table with UNI faculty

GROE College & Jackson Family Launch Doctorate Dissertation Award

The GROE College launched a Doctorate Dissertation Completion Award, sponsored by the Jackson family, tailored to UNI EdD students so they can finish their impactful dissertations.