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Gallagher Bluedorn is ready to celebrate its 25th anniversary season

This fall, the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center marks 25 years of bringing world-class performances and community together.

Health careers you may not have heard of (and how to land one!)

We’ve all heard of doctors and nurses, but the health care field is so much broader than that. Here are some health careers you may not have heard of!

UNI announces bold new ‘Degree in 3’ path to elementary teaching degree

A new pathway to teaching elementary education at the University of Northern Iowa allows students to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree in three years, saving them time and money while allowing them to begin their careers one year sooner, on a faster path to their first teaching salary. 

Making a mascot: 15 years of TK at UNI

UNI's mascot TK is celebrating her 15th birthday! She has a special story. Let's take a walk down memory lane and discover how she was created.

“Majors in Minutes” senior helps exploratory students find their passion

Majors in Minutes gives exploratory students at UNI the opportunity to learn about possible majors before they commit. It's coming up, Oct. 28!

Out-of-state student finds home at UNI

As an out-of-state student, Bella Markley has found her passion and her community at the University of Northern Iowa. Find out more about her story!

What is a foundry? Where cutting-edge labs forge career-ready skills.

If you’re interested in an engineering or manufacturing career, real-world experience in a foundry will help set you up for success. Find out how!

UNI returns collection of cultural items to the Meskwaki Nation

The University of Northern Iowa Museum has returned a collection of cultural artifacts to the Meskwaki Nation, donating them to the Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum.

10 things every first-year business major should know

If it's your first year as a business student, UNI has tips for how you can get the most out of your experience at the Wilson College of Business.

U.S. Department of Education awards $1.22 million grant to University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Civic Education

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1.22 million American History and Civics Education – Seminars (AHC-Seminars) grant to the University of Northern Iowa Center for Civic Education.