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Gabi Riessen with golden retriever Winnie, both dressed in Panther Marching Band gear

Support dog takes the ranks among Panther Marching Band

Gabi Riessen's Panther Marching Band debut came with a furry friend: Winnie, her beloved service dog who has supported her throughout her time at UNI. Winnie helps Riessen navigate her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes her to pass out without warning.
43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert - Welcome Home - Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn

UNI School of Music to host 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Welcome Home" will be the theme of the 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.
Student on UNI campus

You Matter at UNI: Know your resources for support

The University of Northern Iowa wants students to know how much you matter. People and resources exist on campus to support your mental well-being.
Emily Clouser, Noah Hackbart and Diamond Roundtree with their Lux Service Awards

University of Northern Iowa announces 2024 Lux Service Award winners

The University of Northern Iowa announced the three recipients of the 2024 Lux Service Awards at its annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony.
UNI and Kirkwood faculty members and students at 2+2 articulation agreement signing

UNI and Kirkwood Community College come together to offer 2+2 music degree

The UNI School of Music and Kirkwood Community College have proudly entered into a unique partnership allowing students to complete a BA in Music.
Ensemble F-Plus

UNI School of Music to host New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its fourth annual New Music Festival Feb. 23-24.
Joel Waggoner and Meryl Streep in "Only Murders in the Building"

Joel Waggoner’s journey from UNI School of Music to “Only Murders in the Building”

Joel Waggoner's career has taken him to Broadway and given him the chance to work alongside Meryl Streep. And it all started with UNI degree.
Bob Bone, Duncan Sandys, José Herrera, and Melinda Boyd pose after the announcement was made

Panther Marching Band to head to London

The Panther Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2024-2025 London New Year's Day Parade. 
Man with a top hat and glasses in dim light looking off to the side

UNI School of Music presents “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

The UNI School of Music will present silent horror film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” with live improvised electro-acoustic music performed by UNI faculty.
All of Us. Save the date: 42nd annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. music.uni.edu/sbc

UNI School of Music to host 42nd annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"All of Us" will be the theme of the 42nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music
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