Education Stories & News

Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award from Sharon Dentlinger

Longtime school leader Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award

Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and former school superintendent for West Des Moines Community Schools, has received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award. 
Sheritta Stokes shaking President Nook's hand at graduation

She’s a teacher and a single mom, but “It’s never too late to learn”

Sheritta Stokes has overcome a lot to return to UNI. It’s been nearly three decades since she first got her undergraduate degree and started teaching, but she finally earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education this May.
Tonya Wilson-Story

Finishing what she started - a longtime teacher’s path to a master’s degree

Veteran teacher Tonya Wilson-Story returned to UNI to earn her master's degree, which has improved her teaching practices and increased her confidence.
Principalship students in classroom

First Des Moines principalship graduates set as UNI agreement extended

The first Des Moines Public Schools principalship cohort, enrolled through a special agreement with the College of Education, will be honored at this month’s UNI commencement.
Principalship students walking out of Schindler Education Center

UNI EdD program celebrates milestone with historic number of graduates

This spring, the University of Northern Iowa will celebrate a milestone: 30 students will graduate with their Doctor of Education (EdD), the largest number in the program’s history. 
Teacher education student high-fiving one of her students

Iowa State Board of Education grants re-accreditation to UNI Educator Preparation Program

 Affirming a reputation of quality in preparing tomorrow’s teachers, the Iowa State Board of Education has unanimously approved full re-accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa Educator Preparation Program. The approval remains in effect through the next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 academic year.
Doctorate students panel on a table with UNI faculty

GROE College & Jackson Family Launch Doctorate Dissertation Award

The GROE College launched a Doctorate Dissertation Completion Award, sponsored by the Jackson family, tailored to UNI EdD students so they can finish their impactful dissertations.
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.
Jacob Kurt firefighting internship for RTNL

RTNL major Jacob Kurt shapes his path through getting hands-on at UNI

Getting hands-on at University of Northern Iowa led to a multitude of experiences that helped shape a degree and future career path for Jacob Kurt.
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.