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Drew James

UNI’s Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers welcome director Drew James

Drew James brings over 17 years of experience in professional casting to his new role as director of the Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 Centers.
Ribbon cutting in ITTC

UNI Nursing surpasses $1 million in donor support through Our Tomorrow Campaign

Alumni and friends of UNI have made a considerable investment to help launch the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
Home is the Mouth of a Shark exhibition

UNI Gallery of Art announces two upcoming exhibition openings

The UNI Gallery of Art has two new exhibitions that can be enjoyed by the public throughout the fall semester.
Family Business Conference attendees

UNI Family Business Center to host fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference

The UNI Family Business Center will host its fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 6 at Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines.
UNI nursing students look at medical manikin

UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant to enhance maternal health and critical care education

A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will unlock specialized, hands-on learning experiences for students in UNI's brand-new nursing program.
Exterior of VGM building in Waterloo

UNI’s Iowa Center for Employee Ownership receives funding from Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation has approved a grant of $315,000 to the UNI Foundation to support the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) program.
Students dancing with glow sticks

UNI’s new television commercial encourages prospective students to “Take on anything”

The University of Northern Iowa is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest commercial, set to begin airing in late August.
The Princeton Review Best Business Schools 2024

Wilson College of Business ranks on The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2024

The University of Northern Iowa has consistently ranked on the Best Business Schools list for more than a decade.