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Jeremy Schraffenberger

UNI English professor receives prestigious Harvard University Dearborn Fellowship

Jeremy Schraffenberger, professor of English and co-editor of the North American Review, has been awarded the Harvard University Dearborn Fellowship.
Parker Keckeisen wrestles Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott to win the 184 lbs national championship. Photo by Allyson Schwab

Parker Keckeisen wins NCAA wrestling title to conclude perfect season

He's UNI's first undefeated national champion in more than sixty years.
STEM Festival in UNI-DOME

A week of STEM excitement unfolds at UNI

This week at the University of Northern Iowa is a special one for STEM education, with two big events coming to campus.
Matt Getz

UNI business grad leads Iowa’s newest pro hockey team

As president of the Heartlanders, Matt Getz is responsible for running a multi-million dollar organization. He uses skills learned as a UNI student to do it.
Official lifting Parker Keckeisen's hand in victory

Keckeisen named Most Outstanding Wrestler at Big 12 Championships

Parker Keckeisen was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2024 Big 12 Championships, the first Panther to earn the honor since UNI joined the conference in 2018.
Liza Yaryshkina draws "welcome" poster

International student helps Gallagher Bluedorn guests experience a touch of Ukraine

Guests visiting the Gallagher Bluedorn to hear the Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra on March 10 should come early for a special event in the lobby.
UNI student talking with advisor

Transfer students find new home at UNI

At the University of Northern Iowa, resources are in place to ensure transfer students are equipped to handle this new and exciting transition.
UNI Day at the Capitol

UNI showcases statewide impact at UNI Day at the Capitol

The University of Northern Iowa hosted UNI Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5 at the statehouse in Des Moines.
UNI students studying in the dorms

UNI expects boost in on-campus living in 2024-2025

The University of Northern Iowa anticipates another increase in the number of students choosing to live on campus for the 2024-25 school year.
Dezirae Wiley in Alaska

Finding community 3,000 miles from home at UNI

Dezirae Wiley is an Alaska native who transferred to UNI and has found her community 3,000 miles from her hometown.