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Student shakes hands with President Nook at Commencement

UNI releases spring 2025 graduation and dean’s lists

Want to find out who made UNI's spring 2025 graduation or dean's list? Go through the easy search process to see who's on the lists!
Allison Rank

UNI names Allison Rank as inaugural director of the Center for Civic Education

As director of the Center for Civic Education at UNI, Allison Rank will oversee the planning and implementation of the center’s activities, foster relationships with important stakeholders, work to secure grants and lead strategic planning for the center.
Attendees at 2024 Family Business Conference

June 23 is proclaimed Family Business Day through the work of the UNI Family Business Center

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Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award from Sharon Dentlinger

Longtime school leader Lisa Remy receives Educational Leadership Legacy Award

Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and former school superintendent for West Des Moines Community Schools, has received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award. 
Randy Pilkington

Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years

Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.
Students walking toward Curris Business Building

Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.
Teacher education student high-fiving one of her students

Iowa State Board of Education grants re-accreditation to UNI Educator Preparation Program

 Affirming a reputation of quality in preparing tomorrow’s teachers, the Iowa State Board of Education has unanimously approved full re-accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa Educator Preparation Program. The approval remains in effect through the next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 academic year.
Students at Homecoming bash

UNI announces 2025 Homecoming theme “Panthers Through Time”

The theme pays homage to UNI’s storied past, drawing inspiration from the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will officially launch during Homecoming week.