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Our Mission
The UNI Graduate College supports learners with rigorous, individualized opportunities in a student-centered environment with engaged faculty who excel in teaching and scholarship.
Our Vision
UNI’s graduate programs are recognized by stakeholders as valuable, accessible and transformative to a diverse population of learners, and responsive to the public good.
Meet the Graduate College Staff

Gabriela Olivares
Interim Dean of the Graduate College
VP of Research & Sponsored Programs
gabriela.olivares@uni.edu
319-273-2748

Kathryn Wohlpart
Assistant Director Scholarly & Applied Writing
Thesis & Dissertation Services
kathryn.wohlpart@uni.edu
319-273-2851

Kellen Schmidt
Clerk
kellen.schmidt@uni.edu
319-273-7042