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John R. Dinger

Ambassador John R. Dinger to receive honorary degree from the University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa will present Ambassador John R. Dinger with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 
Christina Roybal

Roybal bids fond farewell to UNI athletics, takes leadership role at NKU

After six successful years serving the University of Northern Iowa’s athletic community and working to support and elevate the athletic department’s five-year strategic plan, Christina Roybal is moving on to bluegrass pastures. 
Summer workshop for music teachers

UNI to offer summer workshops for music teachers

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting enrollments for two music education workshops this summer: Audio Engineering for Educators and RockShop! Modern Band Workshop. 
Children building with blocks with their teacher

Noyce Grant recipients showcase UNI's STEM expertise

A team of three University of Northern Iowa faculty members have been awarded a one-year grant of $66,682 from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to participate in a Noyce Capacity Project that aims to address the national need to develop an Elementary Master STEM Teacher Leader program in Iowa. 
Panther Caravan

Panther Caravan returns to connect alumni and celebrate Panther athletics

The University of Northern Iowa’s Panther Caravan will be traveling around Iowa to connect with alumni and Panther fans May 9-12. 
Sally the Salad Robot

UNI Housing & Dining to offer elevated dining experience this fall

UNI Housing & Dining is elevating the student dining experience this fall with changes coming to the food court in Maucker Union.
Teacher with students raising their hands

John Deere Waterloo Operations’ donation to Teach Waterloo helps diversify district’s teacher workforce

Teach Waterloo, a partnership forged between the University of Northern Iowa and the Waterloo Community School District, will receive $100,000 in funding from John Deere Waterloo Operations. This is to support the Teach Waterloo mission to grow and diversify the local educator workforce.