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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.
Upward Bound students

Grant renewal for UNI-CUE’s Upward Bound creates five more years of opportunities for students

Teacher helps student in classroom

Degree in Three program saves future educators time and money

Union High School students transplant a flat of native prairie seedlings at Irvine Prairie near Dysart

High school students assist with transplanting project at Irvine Prairie

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. 
Purple Pathway for Paraeducators

UNI to offer new online degree pathway for paraeducators to earn teaching degree

A new online, accelerated pathway to a bachelor’s degree offered by the University of Northern Iowa could greatly increase the number of elementary and special education teachers across the state.
Public health majors introducing students to fresh produce

“Farm to School” outreach education earns public health students community collaboration award