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UNI co-authors federal legislation on educator preparation

A two-year, national effort led by the University of Northern Iowa, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities has resulted in federal legislation introduced this week that creates a future vision for the federal role in educator preparation. 
Tom Cullen speaks at UNI about his documentary Storm Lake.

Alumnus and journalist Tom Cullen visits UNI for film screening

Acclaimed "Storm Lake" documentary shows on Dec. 2, followed by Q&A with Cullen.
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Spring 2022 Artist Series On Sale Now at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The future is fun at the Gallagher Bluedorn, and their spring season is on sale to the public now!  The season features iconic solo acts like comedian Jay Leno and vocal superstar Renee Fleming, tribute bands to The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac, and a capella superstar Voctave and the percussive rhythms of the Blue Man Group. With nostalgic favorites, fun for the family, larger-than-life personalities, and electrifying ensembles, there’s something fun for everyone to enjoy.

UNI history department to help build online encyclopedia of Iowa history

The University of Northern Iowa's history department was recently awarded a $15,000 grant for a digital project to help preserve and share Iowa's history.

UNI researchers to study how Indigenous communities adapt to Arctic climate change

The University of Northern Iowa’s Arctic Remote and Cold Territories Interdisciplinary Center (ARCTICenter) was recently awarded a $720,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how people could collectively manage climate change in the Arctic.

UNI to invest nearly $5 million in improvements for ITTC building

The University of Northern Iowa will be investing $4.9 million into improvements for the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) following approval today from the Iowa Board of Regents. 

TheatreUNI to present "The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble"

"The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble" is TheatreUNI’s second production of the fall 2021 theatre season, and becomes available to the public online beginning Friday, Nov. 12. 
UNI Campanile and the outline of the state of Iowa made of yellow lines

UNI Foundation marks second consecutive record fundraising year

For the second consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa broke its record for highest annual fundraising total in history, raising $43.1 million. “We are grateful to the more than 9,300 alumni and donors who gave to support UNI in another record year,” said Jan Bittner, outgoing chair of the UNI Foundation Board of Trustees. “The continued fundraising success shows the commitment and dedication the Panther family has to UNI and its students.”