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Graduate shaking President Nook's hand at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2022 graduation and dean's lists

The University of Northern Iowa's Graduation and Dean's List Reports for fall 2022 have been released. 
UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

UNI to welcome artist Shannon Taggart to discuss exhibition and new book

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will welcome artist Shannon Taggart to campus for a discussion on her new book “Séance, followed by a book signing,” on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Kamerick Art Building. 
Teacher leads students in dance

Homegrown Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Schools partnership heads to the national stage

Representatives from the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools head to D.C. to present their collaborative efforts in the Cedar Valley.
UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art welcomes 2009 alum Laura Gleissner as its new director.
UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

UNI-Dome renovation receives $1.5 million donation from Elite Casino Resorts

Elite Casino Resorts is joining the campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome for the next generation with a $1.5 million investment, the second-largest donation to the project thus far.
Student on laptop

UNI ranks in top 15% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 15% nationally, based on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.
UNI’s annual RA conference to bring 500+ attendees from across the Midwest to Cedar Falls

UNI’s annual RA conference to bring 500+ attendees from across the Midwest to Cedar Falls

The University of Northern Iowa’s 32nd annual RA Conference to bring more than 500 resident assistants from 45 schools across 10 states to the Cedar Falls area.
UNI plans Black History Month kickoff with dinner and show, Ayanna Gregory’s “Daughter of the Struggle”

UNI plans Black History Month kickoff with dinner and show, Ayanna Gregory’s “Daughter of the Struggle”

The University of Northern Iowa and the Black Student Union are celebrating Black History Month with a series of events scheduled throughout the month of February.