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TheatreUNI announces upcoming production of "Cinderella"

TheatreUNI will present "Cinderella," the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical with a fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed into a princess.
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UNI honors four College of Education alumni with Hall of Excellence inductions

Four distinguished University of Northern Iowa alumni will be inducted into the College of Education’s 2022 Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence on April 1 and 2.
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UNI College of Education receives grant to address educator needs in Iowa school districts

University of Northern Iowa’s College of Education was awarded a nearly $65,000 grant earlier this year to build stronger partnerships with select Iowa school districts, assess their immediate workforce needs and better offer support in the future.
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UNI designated a Top Ten veteran-friendly college in national review

The University of Northern Iowa has received the highest designation for veteran-friendly colleges of its size in the U.S. after its ranking by the comprehensive review service Military Friendly increased for the third straight year.
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UNI launches new student-centered and career-focused general education program

After years of thoughtful work by faculty and administration, the University of Northern Iowa will offer a new general education program for students starting in the fall 2022 semester.
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UNI selected by Amazon as Career Choice education partner

The University of Northern Iowa has been chosen as a partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, which has expanded to cover the full cost of college tuition for the company’s eligible hourly employees.
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UNI hosting and competing in international business school competition

The University of Northern Iowa is hosting and competing in the championship round of an international business school case competition next month.
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UNI appoints new Vice President of Student Life

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Harbach as Vice President for Student Life, pending Board of Regents approval.