Graduate College Stories & News

Grad Studies staff posing by MAGS signage holding Honorable Mention for the Excellence and Innovation in Graduate Education Award certificate.

UNI earns graduate education honors, student competes in Three Minute Thesis competition at regional conference

UNI received Honorable Mention for the Excellence and Innovation in Graduate Education Award at the 82nd Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Annual Conference. MAGS represents more than 100 institutions across 14 states, making this recognition a tremendous honor for our graduate programs and the students, faculty and staff who make them exceptional.
Speech-language pathology student working with young client

UNI Speech-Language Pathology graduate program ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been recognized in the 2026 edition of U.S News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools, with its Master of Arts program in Speech-Language Pathology earning a place among the nation’s top programs.
Geography students

University of Northern Iowa launches online non-thesis Master of Arts in Geography

The University of Northern Iowa is expanding access to graduate education with the launch of a new online, non-thesis Master of Arts in Geography program designed for working professionals seeking advanced knowledge and career growth.
Joni Armstrong

UNI's Purple Pathway for School Administrators guides veteran teachers to educational leadership

Joni Armstrong is among the first graduates of the Purple Pathway for School Administrators, a partnership between UNI and Des Moines Public Schools.
 Daniel Chapilliquén working on computer

From Peru to a UNI engineering degree

When Daniel Chapilliquén arrived on campus at the University of Northern Iowa, he brought with him years of engineering preparation, international perspective and the ambition to build solutions that solve real-world problems.
UNI online master's in education programs make top 20% of programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Northern Iowa is among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
UNI grad student reading book to her young students in the classroom

UNI makes a grad degree more accessible than ever

From application to graduation, you will find the support you need to accomplish your continuing your education goals and completing your master's degree.
Student writing at the UNI Rod Library

Beyond academics: Practical graduate writing tips for busy people like you

Are you a grad student? This might be the article you need. Here are some tips to start strengthening your academic writing.
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.