Faculty Scholar Series: Jennifer Waldron, Applying the Mentors in Violence...
The Mentors in Violence Prevention program was created to empower bystanders to take action when they witness violence. The program has been successfully used in high schools, where trained student...
View ArticleFall 2012 Acclaim Newsletter
COE Acclaim is published twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.The newsletter highlights the accomplishments of faculty and staff in and out of the classroom through their commitment to...
View ArticleCOE in the News : Future Teachers Talk About New Education Reform Plan
College of Education Dean , Dr. Dwight C. Watson, and future teachers discuss education reform in interview with KCRG.
View ArticleUNI 7th Annual African American Read-in
The UNI African-American read-in is a special community outreach project of the Multicultural Teaching Alliance (MTA) student organization in collaboration with UNI’s College of Education, Department...
View Article$15 million gift to transform teacher education at UNI
A $15 million gift from Des Moines businessman Richard O. Jacobson sets a milestone for teacher education at the University of Northern Iowa. Jacobson's gift to UNI's College of Education is the...
View ArticleCOE in the News: Director of HPELS, Dr. Doris Corbett featured as UNI Faculty...
Dr. Corbett highligted on the UNI homepage as "Faculty You Should Know." Corbett began her position as department head in UNI's School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services (HPELS) in...
View ArticleAspiring educators get 'ultimate field experience' in Tanzania
Eight UNI undergraduate elementary education students joined their education professor, Victoria Robinson, on a trip of a lifetime. The "ultimate field experience" took eight students out of their...
View ArticleUNI International Dance Theatre presents 'Traditions'
The University of Northern Iowa's International Dance Theatre will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at Strayer-Wood Theatre on the UNI...
View ArticleUNI receives $2 million grant from Carver Charitable Trust
The University of Northern Iowa has received a $2 million grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development.read more
View ArticleUNI responds to NCTQ report on teacher prep programs.
A report rating American teacher preparation programs recently released by the National Council for Teacher Quality (NCTQ) unfortunately did not meet its goal of accurately and fairly reviewing the...
View ArticleCOE Family Weekend 2013
Please join us at our family gathering to meet program faculty, see exhibits , and learn about the many unique opportunities open to students in our programs. Read more.
View ArticleSave the Date: Conference on African-American Children and Families
Save the date for the 3rd Annual African American Children and Families Conference sponsored by the UNI College of Education on Feb. 27 and 28. This conference will promote a better understanding of...
View ArticleNew Scholarship 2014-15: The Sally Gearhart Strottman Memorial Scholarship In...
The University of Northern Iowa College of Education is excited toannounce the Sally Gearhart Strottman Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education. This opportunity is available to one new student...
View ArticleDr. Suzanne Freedman makes statement at "Nelson Mandela Tribute"
Dr. Suzanne Freedman, professor in Educational Pyschology and Foundations, attended tribute to Nelson Mandela sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education on December 9th and delivered statement...
View ArticleFall 2013 Acclaim Newsletter
COE Acclaim is published twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The newsletter highlights the accomplishments of faculty and staff in and out of the classroom through their commitment...
View ArticleUNI awarded grant to pilot yearlong student teaching program
The University of Northern Iowa was awarded a more than $500,000 grant by the Iowa Department of Education and was selected to be one of two Iowa institutions of higher education to pilot a yearlong...
View ArticleCOE 46th Elementary Literacy Conference
The 46th Elementary Literacy Conference will take place April 11. Keynote speakers will be Gary Kelley, local illustrator and UNI graduate, and J. Patrick Lewis, poet and prose writer. Their books will...
View ArticleNational Playground Safety Week - April 21, through Friday, April 25
According to the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), more than 200,000 children are injured on America's playgrounds each year. In an effort to focus on the safety of all children on the...
View ArticleMidwest Summer Institute: Inclusion and Communication for All (June 23 - 24)
The Midwest Summer Institute will focus on (a) Inclusive schools, employment, and daily living and (b) Communication and supported or facilitated typing for people with autism spectrum disabilities and...
View ArticleStephanie Mohorne honored with Legacy Award
Stephanie Mohorne, principal of Lincoln Elementary in Waterloo, Iowa, was recognized June 4, 2014, with the first UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award.The award recognizes alumni of the...
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