COE Stories & News

Spring 2025 grads

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!
Colleen Mulholland

Extending excellence in teacher education

This Teacher Appreciation Week, the dean of the UNI College of Education reflects on how UNI is shaping the future of education.
UNI student working on laptop

UNI announces streamlined micro-credential programs for professionals seeking certificates or teaching endorsements

A new initiative at the University of Northern Iowa offers an enhanced set of micro-credentials in the form of certificates and Iowa teaching endorsements to meet the needs of learners seeking flexibility in achieving their educational goals.
Children playing on a playground.

National Program for Playground Safety celebrates 30 years at UNI

Over the past 30 years, the National Program for Playground Safety has grown from a small initiative at the University of Northern Iowa into an internationally recognized leader in playground safety.
Lucy Gipple holding "My first day as a Panther" sign on UNI campus

UNI’s Lucy Gipple tackles statewide leadership role

Lucy Gipple, a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa, is the newest member of the Iowa Board of Regents and the sole student representative.
Teacher working with students

UNI’s fourth Social and Emotional Learning Conference set for April 4

The continued need for social and emotional learning in an age of artificial intelligence will lead off University of Northern Iowa’s fourth Social and Emotional Learning Conference on April 4. 
Woman teaching in a classroom

New UNI master’s degree in teaching adds option for career-changers to teach

A newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education at the University of Northern Iowa adds another online pathway for working professionals ready to apply their skills to middle and high school classrooms. 
Graduate Students

Pursue your graduate degree at UNI

Choosing to earn a graduate degree is a smart investment that pays for itself. UNI grad education is high-quality and highly affordable.
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.