COE Stories & News

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12th African American Children & Families Conference set for February 17

Kenneth Morris, Jr. will serve as keynote speaker for the 12th African American Children and Families Conference on Feb. 17. 
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UNI African American Read-In expands statewide

More than 3,200 first-graders from all across Iowa will join the 17th African American Read-In hosted by UNI as a free, virtual event on Feb. 16. 
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UNI ranks in top 15% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 15% nationally, based on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.
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Four UNI faculty advance research following Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition

Four innovative ideas by University of Northern Iowa faculty won a cash prize and university support to move forward with their research.
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UNI students have life-changing experience student teaching in Ecuador

During the fall 2022 semester, UNI students Cassey Bly and Emmalee Fannon spent 16 weeks student teaching in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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Here’s a look at some of UNI’s Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a fantastic year at the University of Northern Iowa!  Here are some of our favorite stories of the year.
Nearly 800 students graduating Saturday from the University of Northern Iowa
Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections Fall 2022

Tubbs Teaching Connections focuses on practice, wellness ‘post-COVID’

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education is once again hosting the Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections.
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WATCH: See how hands-on experiences set UNI athletic training majors apart

Get an up-close look at the athletic training major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing about the experiences of student Jayden VandeNoord.
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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.