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Give your career the edge it deserves and achieve beyond at UNI

We know that graduate education is more than an investment — it’s a personal and professional commitment to achieve beyond. Here, you will be guided by faculty at the forefront of innovation in their areas of research and scholarship.

Welcome from the Dean

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Transform your
future with us

As a top-ranked regional university, UNI is committed to helping you achieve beyond your personal, professional and academic expectations.

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You can achieve
beyond at UNI

We support you, the graduate student, at UNI. Nearly 60% of eligible graduate students received funding, such as a graduate assistantship, from the Graduate College.

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Support for you in
our dynamic world

Together, as a diverse community of individuals, we provide a learning environment that will prepare you for a dynamic, interconnected world.

91%

of alumni agree
they received a
high-quality
education

91%

of alumni found employment after graduating,

7% are continuing their education

1110+

graduate students enrolled in fall 2021

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Maddison Maddock

Class of 2019,

Art Education, M.A.E.

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Up Next: Dr. Belinda Creig...

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith

Class of 2019,

Leisure, Youth & Human Services (EdD)

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Up Next: Dini Semini

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Dini Semini

Class of 2014,

Business Development

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Up Next: Elizabeth Ann Kos...

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Elizabeth Ann Kosmicki

Class of 2018,

Speech Language Pathology (MA)

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Up Next: Leia Lensing

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Leia Lensing

Class of 2018,

Vocal Performance, M.M.

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Up Next: Jen Vance

Grad Alumni Stories

Our graduates leave prepared to succeed and impact

You can follow in the steps of current UNI
students and our recognized alumni.

Jen Vance

Class of 2017,

Superintendent Certificate

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Up Next: Maddison Maddock

Latest Grad News & Updates

Geography graduate assistantship to help Iowa high school students find their passion

The History of Distance: 25 Years of the Online Music Education Masters program at UNI

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A village in the Arctic.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Graduate Writing Series #1: Mindfulness with Dr. Sarah Montgomery

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Graduate Writing Series #2: Working Session

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Graduate Writing Series #3: Literature Reviews with Dr. Matt Townsley

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