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Michelle Hall, 46, and her oldest daughter, MaKayla McDonald, 28, received their diplomas on the same day.
Aug 26, 2021

UNI alumna overcomes domestic violence to help others in need of housing

Michelle Hall raised four children, overcame domestic violence and first enrolled at UNI at age 41. She now works at a Waterloo nonprofit that serves people affected by homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault.


UNI Alum Jym Ganahl
Aug 19, 2021

UNI alum aims for Guinness Record

Jym Ganahl, an Associated Press Broadcasting Hall of Famer, credits his studies at UNI for launching his career as a TV weatherman. And now the 55-year meteorological veteran is seeking the Guinness Record for longest-serving TV weatherman.


UNI alum Yulia Dannen
Aug 05, 2021

Building a life

Panther alum Yulia Dannen, a Russian immigrant and single mother who has built a successful accounting business, recently won a statewide entrepreneur of the year award. “(They) said UNI’s accounting program is the best and now I know it is,” she said.


UNI alum MaKayla McDonald
Jul 15, 2021

Rising opera star returns home

UNI alum and classically trained singer MaKayla McDonald never envisioned a place in the industry for a young, Black queer singer. Now the dynamic, up-and-coming soprano - who performs Friday through Sunday as Ida B. Wells in “The Suffragist” at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - is winning lead roles in opera houses across the country. 


UNI alum Jeff Mochal
May 20, 2021

Corporate veteran found his passion at UNI


UNI student Ariane Hakizamana
May 20, 2021

Fighting for her goals

Running past bullets and crossing oceans to escape genocide in her home country, Ariane Hakizimana grew up in survival mode. But at UNI, she found a supportive community that helped give her the skills to thrive — and keep fighting for her goal of helping others.


UNI graduate Sarah Boury
May 12, 2021

UNI grad beats the odds and rare condition to graduate


UNI commencement
May 11, 2021

UNI graduation ceremony in pictures


UNI campus
May 06, 2021

Seniors reflect on challenges, lessons of unprecedented year


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