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5 benefits of going back to school to finish your degree

There are so many benefits to going back to school as an adult to finish what you started. Here are just a few advantages that should motivate you.

Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years

Pilkington will continue working part-time to support the leadership transition and focus on special projects, including federal relations, intellectual property and planning.

Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.

UNI will celebrate nearly 1,600 graduates at spring Commencement

Nearly 1,600 graduates make up UNI’s class of spring 2025, and three Commencement ceremonies will be held to celebrate their achievements. 

UNI announces 2025 Homecoming theme “Panthers Through Time”

The theme pays homage to UNI’s storied past, drawing inspiration from the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will officially launch during Homecoming week.

Meet the spring 2025 Panther grads

All the hard work of our Panther seniors has paid off, as they’ve made it to Commencement time! We are proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see where they go in the future. Get to know a few of our graduates!

Extending excellence in teacher education

This Teacher Appreciation Week, the dean of the UNI College of Education reflects on how UNI is shaping the future of education.

Making college decisions less stressful: Our tips for families

Here are some common concerns of parents with helpful tips to make the college decision a seamless, stress-free process for your family.

A UNI teaching major took this student around the world

Tatiana Schaapherder’s UNI journey toward an art education degree spanned four continents — and she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

UNI Dementia Simulation House planning dementia education conference

The Dementia Simulation House at the University of Northern Iowa is proud to announce the upcoming Empowerment in Action: Culture Change through Dementia Education conference, taking place on Wednesday, June 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.