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UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell picked as next director of National Cancer Institute

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell as the next director of the National Cancer Institute.

Regents Awards recognize excellence among UNI faculty and staff

This year’s winners for the Regents Awards for Faculty and Staff Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa were recognized on Nov. 15. 

The world is coming to UNI: International Education Week 2023

UNI is joining with businesses, communities, and educational institutions worldwide to celebrate International Education Week.

Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell gauges UNI-CUE opportunities

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell visited the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) to learn more about this special partnership.

UNI, Cedar Falls kick off IHSAA State Football Semi-Finals with street name dedication

During the two weeks of the playoffs in the UNI-Dome, Panther Parkway has been renamed Playoff Parkway as a gesture of gratitude and recognition to the IHSAA for its outstanding contributions to the community.

Fast Forward at UNI ignites interest in digital media careers

Nearly every year since 2005, UNI graduates have given back to the next generation of media professionals by being a part of Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop.

UNI president meets with Kosovo president in Des Moines

A delegation from the University of Northern Iowa recently met with the president of Kosovo during her trip to Iowa.

UNI baton twirler goes international

Panther Marching Band's feature twirler Evelyn Green recently returned from a trip to Peru as a U.S. Twirling Ambassador.

UNI Department of Communication and Media inducts inaugural Hall of Fame honorees

UNI’s Department of Communication and Media has inducted the first members into its Hall of Fame, welcoming Pat Blank and Bob Dorr.

UNI’s partnership with Iowa community colleges experiences rapid second-year growth

Since the partnership was first announced in summer of 2022, the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative has grown by 68% in just one year.