Campus & Community

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School-Based Mental Health Initiative Wins Nearly $375,000 in Grant Funding

Two recent grants are bolstering the University of Northern Iowa’s leadership role in supporting Iowa K-12 schools.
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Hands-on history: Class leads students to museum internships

Students from the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of History get real-world practice early thanks to the Field Experience: Public History class. 
Emily Clouser in front of sign that says "The Verdin Company: Bells and Clocks Since 1842"

Carillon bells will return to UNI campus in May

Emily Clouser, president of UNI’s Guild of Carillonneurs, is visiting The Verdin Company, where work is underway to restore our carillon bells.
Deb and Kevin Hemmen

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.
PTSD Conference at UNI set for March 29

PTSD Conference at UNI set for March 29

University of Northern Iowa is hosting its PTSD Awareness Conference on Wednesday, March 29. The event will feature speakers and a lunchtime panel focused on topics including recognizing the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, the treatments that can help and resources available.
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University of Northern Iowa makes $1.6 billion impact to Iowa’s economy

The University of Northern Iowa contributed $1.6 billion in total added income for Iowa’s economy during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren hits win 300

UNI Women's Basketball Head Coach Tanya Warren reached two major career milestones, picking up her 300th career win at Valparaiso and setting the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record for most games coached at 507 games.
Huishan Wan holding pickleball trophy

Life lessons from pickleball champ and UNI professor Huishan Wan

Huishan Wan is not only an associate professor of accounting - he's also the Iowa Games Pickleball Men's Singles champion for his age group.