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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).

UNI Social and Emotional Learning Conference

UNI equips teachers with social and emotional learning education to help students

Between the spring conference and minor that will be offered starting in the fall, UNI is establishing itself as a leader in social and emotional learning.
Public health majors introduce fresh produce to elementary school students

Public health majors in partnership with CEEE win big with Farm to School program

For seven years, UNI public health majors have been educating elementary school students about fresh produce. This Farm to School program earned a recent award.
Teacher in front of line of students

Why becoming a teacher could be the best decision you ever make

At UNI, we believe choosing to become a teacher could be your best decision yet. Hear from our teacher alumni on why they're happy they made the decision.
Roark Horn

Education leader Roark Horn to join UNI College of Education faculty

Executive Director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Roark Horn will be joining the University of Northern Iowa College of Education faculty in fall 2022 as the Pomerantz Endowed Professorship in Educational Excellence and instructor of superintendency. 

Purple Pathway for Paraeducators

UNI to offer new online degree pathway for paraeducators to earn teaching degree

Purple Pathway for Paraeducators

A new online, accelerated pathway to a bachelor’s degree offered by the University of Northern Iowa could greatly increase the number of elementary and special education teachers across the state.