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9,283 total enrollment

UNI’s enrollment increases for second straight year at 9,283 students

The University of Northern Iowa enrollment for 2024 is up by 2.9% compared to 2023 and has increased 3.7% from 2022.
Musicians playing by candelight

Gallagher Bluedorn announces the first "Candlelight Pop-Up Concert” performance, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club

Gallagher Bluedorn's first Candlelight Pop-Up Concert of the season will feature local singer-songwriter Joel Sires.
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.