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Amy Nielsen

UNI special education professor selected for Emerging Leaders Program

Professor Amy Nielsen of the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Special Education will be part of a cohort of 36 higher education professionals from across the country participating in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) put on by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AA
UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

The University of Northern Iowa has earned a Military Spouse Friendly School designation for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. 
Pete Moris

Pete Moris selected to lead University Relations at UNI

The University of Northern Iowa has selected Pete Moris to lead University Relations as its next director, pending Board of Regents approval. 
UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

AEB expansion and modernization will help build in-demand job skills

The University of Northern Iowa's Applied Engineering Building (AEB) will undergo an extensive modernization starting June 9. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m that day, which will include remarks from Governor Kim Reynolds, UNI President Mark A. Nook and other UNI leadership, alumni and industry leaders.
Roark Horn

Education leader Roark Horn to join UNI College of Education faculty

Executive Director of the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Roark Horn will be joining the University of Northern Iowa College of Education faculty in fall 2022 as the Pomerantz Endowed Professorship in Educational Excellence and instructor of superintendency.