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Why a bachelor’s degree still matters

If you've ever wondered, "is a bachelor's degree worth the money?", read this! We have data showing how a four-year degree is an investment in your future.

‘Accidental’ teacher-educator named new College of Education dean

Meet our new Dean of the College of Education, Colleen Mulholland, a self-described "accidental" teacher educator. 

UNI Family Business Center receives support from Iowa Board of Regents, offers suite of services to family-owned businesses

The Iowa Board of Regents has awarded center status to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Family Business Center (FBC). For nearly four years, the FBC has offered a suite of services  specialized to family-owned businesses in Iowa.

FIRST Robotics Competition returns to UNI-Dome, igniting STEM excitement

After two years of abnormal competition, the FIRST Robotics Competition returned to UNI with a bang, affirming UNI’s commitment to all things STEM.

Students find community in class created for heritage Spanish speakers

For students who speak the language at home, ordinary Spanish classes aren't the best fit. This is exactly why UNI has a class designed for heritage speakers.

UNI’s women’s and gender studies major has a path to many industries

Cultivating social change is at the core of everything you learn while pursuing a Master of Arts in Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) at UNI.

UNI’s outdoor football practice facility receives $2 million investment

This facility provides another practice space and in turn, creates more opportunities for other teams to share the UNI-Dome field.

Applications open for annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

The 2022 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The17th annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures.