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Students learning about financial literacy in classroom

Iowa Insurance Division provides new support for UNI's statewide financial literacy program

The Iowa Insurance Division has made a new donation of $45,500 to support high school students in paying for college credit through the financial literacy exam. This exam is administered as part of the University of Northern Iowa's Financial Skills for Smart Living program, which aims to provide students with college credits and essential knowledge in personal finance.
Manufacturing student at TechWorks

UNI, Cedar Valley Makers and Hawkeye Community College will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6

The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College and the Cedar Valley Makers will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 6.
Gerdin family with President Nook

Gerdin Charitable Foundation’s $1 million gift establishes UNI Gerontology Chair

A transformative gift from the Gerdin Charitable Foundation will significantly enhance the University of Northern Iowa’s ability to train the next generation of elder care professionals working in the field of gerontology.
All of Us. Save the date: 42nd annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. music.uni.edu/sbc

UNI School of Music to host 42nd annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"All of Us" will be the theme of the 42nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music
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UNI’s nursing program receives Higher Learning Commission accreditation

UNI's highly anticipated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is set to launch after receiving final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Presidents Own Marine Band in front of the White House

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band to perform in Cedar Falls on Midwest tour

For the first time in five years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to the Midwest on tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, October 14 at the Gallagher Bluedorn. 
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UNI augmented reality tool awarded $150,000 NEH grant

Ready to travel time?  Your photos of UNI through the decades can be incorporated into this unique AR project.
Future educators at Teacher Convocation

60th teacher education celebration joins Family Weekend at UNI

The 60th UNI Teacher Education Convocation and Celebration is scheduled to coincide for the first time with Family Weekend on September 30, 2023.