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Jazz in Seerley Park to feature UNI School of Music faculty

Four jazz ensembles, including students and faculty from the UNI School of Music, will play a series of casual jazz sets in Seerley Park on Aug. 28 at 5 p.m.
UNI booth to spread Panther Pride to Iowa State Fair goers

UNI booth to spread Panther Pride to Iowa State Fair goers

In what has become an annual tradition, the University Northern Iowa will once again be hosting a booth at the Iowa State Fair and joining in the 11-day celebration of all the incredible things Iowa has to offer.
UNI booth at Beyond the Game

UNI brings Panther Pride to second annual Beyond the Game event

UNI will host a booth with games and giveaways for two days during the second annual Beyond the Game event in Dyersville, Iowa.
Andrew Morse

Andrew Morse to depart UNI for Central Washington University

Andrew Morse is departing the senior leadership team at the University of Northern Iowa, his alma mater, to serve as Chief of Staff at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. 
Black Life Youth Camp

Elementary and middle school students preserve local Black history at UNI’s Black Life Youth Camp

UNI recently hosted a group of elementary and middle school students for a two-week day camp with a focus on preserving local Black history.
Aaron Wiese

Hy-Vee names UNI alum as new CEO

Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese, who studied political science at UNI, as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Lily Ernst

UNI mourns the loss of swimming student-athlete Lily Ernst

The University of Northern Iowa mourns the loss of Panther swimmer Lily Ernst, who passed away on Wednesday.
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UNI launches statewide initiative to remove barriers to high-demand careers in Iowa

UNI's new initiative with Iowa community colleges will make it easier for adult and place-bound learners to earn a four-year degree.