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WATCH: This UNI student found her home in engineering

Something is always happening in the Applied Engineering Building on UNI’s campus. Just ask Maddie Hageman, a manufacturing engineering technology and technology management student.

From first grade dreams to future classrooms: Mara Burkholder’s path to teaching at UNI

For Mara Burkholder, the desire to become a teacher began early — much earlier than most college students can remember.

TheatreUNI presents “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812”

For its first production of 2026, TheatreUNI will present “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” by Dave Malloy. 

The love stories that bring UNI together

Here’s a look at how some real-life connections were made in the heart of the University of Northern Iowa campus!

UNI’s newly expanded TEACH Studio will inspire future educators

UNI's TEACH Studio is filled with resources for teacher education students at the University of Northern Iowa.

Students can now register for UNI Day of Service activities

The UNI Day of Service is coming up on April 8, and local organizations and campus groups are offering an array of volunteer opportunities.

Courtney Schreier finds her home at UNI through Greek life

One unexpected conversation led Courtney Schreier to join Alpha Xi Delta — and that leap outside her comfort zone transformed UNI from feeling far from home into a community where she found friendship, leadership experience, and the confidence to launch her future career.

UNI prepares to host annual FIRST Robotics Regional competition

The University of Northern Iowa will welcome more than 2,000 students, mentors and coaches to campus March 26–28 for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional, the state’s premier high school robotics event.