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Hour of Code participants with certificates

UNI helps demystify coding by hosting Hour of Code event

The Hour of Code will return to UNI for a third time on Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Schindler Education Center. 
Irving Elementary classroom

Teacher education students gain extra classroom experience through professional development school partnerships

Throughout the semester, elementary education students at UNI utilize professional development school partnerships to gain extra field experience.
Teacher education student pinning pin on herself at Convocation ceremony

2+2 online elementary education students admitted to UNI Teacher Education

About 120 students enrolled in the online 2+2 Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts program will be honored at a special 2+2 Teacher Education Convocation.
Child playing with wooden block toys

Panther Products collaboration teaches young students STEM and UNI students real-world job skills

The Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education leverages the expertise of Panther Products to create STEM programs for teachers across Iowa.
Elementary education student in classroom

WATCH: See how a UNI elementary teacher degree gives you real classroom experience

The elementary teacher degree at the University of Northern Iowa comes with in-depth field experience. Find out more from a real el ed student at UNI.
WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

Get an up-close look at the speecj pathology major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing from student Deepthy Nair about her experiences.
Teaching major playing with student

WATCH: How a degree in early childhood education is turning her passion into a career

Earning a degree in early childhood education is the perfect choice if you're passionate about working with kids. Found out how one UNI student did just that!
VIDEO: A science teaching degree from UNI was the perfect fit for Chris Deeter

VIDEO: A science teaching degree from UNI was the perfect fit for Chris Deeter

Wondering how to become a science teacher? A science teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa may be exactly what you’re looking for, just like it was for Chris Deeter.
Amy Nielsen

UNI professor who was a first-generation college student distinguishes herself as emerging leader

UNI Professor of Special Education Amy Nielsen will be one of 36 faculty members from across the country in this year's Emerging Leaders Program cohort.
Amy Nielsen

UNI special education professor selected for Emerging Leaders Program

Amy NielsenProfessor Amy Nielsen of the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Special Education will be part of a cohort of 36 higher education professionals from across the country participating in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) put on by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).