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Carole Basile

Tubbs Teaching Connections at UNI explores “The Future of Teaching”

Exploring the future landscape of teaching is the focus of the 2024 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections, a professional development day at UNI.
A Bel Canto Christmas at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The Gallagher Bluedorn announces the second annual “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season”

On Dec. 14, voices from across the Cedar Valley will come together to celebrate the holiday season for “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season.”
Ballet dancers performing in "The Nutcracker"

Minnesota Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” live at Gallagher Bluedorn

Local youth dancers will be performing alongside the Minnesota Ballet for three performances of the famous ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
The Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls concert canceled due to illness, rescheduling planned for fall 2025

Due to illness, the Indigo Girls have canceled their scheduled performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn on Friday, Nov. 1.
UNI faculty member teaches students

UNI updates curriculum to better prepare future teachers

A newly-transformed curriculum awaits University of Northern Iowa freshmen and transfer students aspiring to teach, effective fall 2025.
Rendering of Dome renovation seating

UNI readies second phase of UNI-Dome renovation

Two years after UNI announced a major capital campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome, the first phase of the project is complete.
UNI production of The Tempest

TheatreUNI to present Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

For its second production of the 2024-25 season, TheatreUNI will present William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest'' directed by Matthew James Weedman.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI once again receives recognition as transfer-friendly institution

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll with just 227 other colleges and universities.