Education Stories & News

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. 
Nicole Roder

UNI-trained principal earns Iowa Principal of the Year recognition

Given the esteemed reputation of UNI teacher education, it’s no surprise this year’s Iowa Principal of the Year, Nicole Roder, is a UNI graduate.
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.
Elizabeth Rench in front of sign that says Irbid

Making a global impact as a UNI-educated TESOL teacher

A TESOL/French teaching degree from UNI helped pave the road to international teaching for alum Elizabeth Rench.
Peter Berendzen, head of the Department of Biology and professor of evolutionary genetics.

Swimming in knowledge: Meet the head of Biology at UNI, an expert on fish

Peter Berendzen, head of the Department of Biology and professor of evolutionary genetics.