The University of Northern Iowa has surpassed $100 million in scholarship support through Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI, marking a significant milestone in expanding access and opportunity for students.
Naomi Oreskes, the world-renowned earth scientist, historian and co-author of the best-selling book, “Merchants of Doubt,” will speak at the University of Northern Iowa on Tuesday, April 7.
Nearly 150 years to the day after the legislation establishing UNI took effect, the Iowa Legislature formally recognized the University of Northern Iowa sesquicentennial milestone on Wednesday, March 25 with resolutions read in both chambers.
Cedar Falls High School senior Daniel Umemzie has been named one of four finalists competing for the National Youth Poet Laureate award – a top honor for aspiring young poets in the U.S. Umemzie first became involved when he joined the Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate program, sponsored by the North American Review – the nation’s oldest literary magazine, which is housed on the UNI campus.
Since 1950, UNI’s cherished “Alma Mater,” written by neighboring alumni Bill Kloster and Arnold “Arnie” Grummer, has been a musical tradition for the campus community.
The University of Northern Iowa is launching 30 new three-year degree pathways, giving motivated students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in just three years.
