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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.
University of Northern Iowa

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.
Jennifer Trent

IWRC’s Jennifer Trent to serve on the Des Moines Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Technical Advisory Group

Jennifer Trent of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center will be contributing to Des Moines's first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.
UNI students practice metal casting

UNI’s Business and Community Services Center to attend the 2022 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference in Illinois

Cedar Falls, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa Business and Community Services Center will be attending the 2022 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference where metal casters can explore practica
mike graziano

Graziano earns prestigious Young Scholar in American Religion award

Michael Graziano, assistant professor of religion in UNI’s Department of Philosophy and World Religions, has been recognized as a 2022 Young Scholar in American Religion.
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UNI Gallery of Art to feature day of music and artwork by female creators

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is hosting a day of art and music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24, 2022.