UNI-CUE

UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE)

UNI-CUE's mission is to provide a positive environment for lifetime learning where individuals may pursue and continue their educational goals and prepare for careers.

UNI-CUE collaborates with other university departments and community programs to match its resources with community needs. Above all, the pursuit of excellence and distinction in all university programs and activities is critical to fulfilling the university's public responsibilities for the development of educated and productive individuals and for providing leadership and service.

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Educational opportunity for students who identify as first-generation and low-income is a high priority. 

The UNI-CUE continues its longstanding tradition of recruiting, motivating and encouraging students to pursue their career goals and aspirations.

The UNI-CUE facility supports several federally funded TRIO programs: the Educational Opportunity Center, the Educational Talent Search programs in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, the Upward Bound program, and the Upward Bound Math & Science program.

The UNI-CUE fully embraces the concept of continuing and part-time education. Evening degree classes for college credit are offered on an as needed basis by the Univestity of Northern Iowa. Courses continue to be expanded and offered during a time convenient for most nontraditional students.