Adult learners ready to transition to teaching in their original subject area of expertise -- like business, math or science -- are finding a new career option with the Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary education.
Katie Seavey's ('24, Endorsement) passion about helping students to feel like reading belongs to them came through as a teacher librarian at a Pleasant Valley elementary school.
Graduates of UNI’s online Master of Business Administration crossed the stage at the 2026 spring Commencement. The program attracts a wide variety of students, ranging from young professionals to seasoned business executives seeking the highly regarded MBA from the Wilson College of Business.
After nearly 15 years as a paraeducator, Rhandi Oelmann has secured her first lead teacher job for the fall. The 40-year-old mom of three will confidently step into her new role thanks to the University of Northern Iowa’s early childhood education online transfer program.
From appearing on CNN and meeting with U.S. senators to growing a farm business that ships nationwide, Anna Pesek is using her UNI MBA to expand her impact on agriculture, entrepreneurship and rural communities.
For practicing educators and working professionals, micro‑credentials offer a flexible way to grow your expertise without committing to a full degree. Here’s how they work and why they’re worth considering.
UNI is expanding several high‑demand programs by adding new online and hybrid options, including the Business Teaching BA, Cybersecurity & System Administration BS and the Applied Engineering: Applied Systems Engineering Management MS. These flexible pathways give working and place‑bound students greater access to UNI’s high‑quality instruction.
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.
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.
