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Caylin Jayde

Art career is taking flight for UNI graduate Caylin Jayde

From finishing her first mural to being featured in “New American Paintings” to having a viral TikTok, it’s been quite the year for UNI alum Caylin Jayde.
School psychologist with student

UNI receives $2.5M federal grant to grow mental health access in rural Iowa schools

A $2.5 million grant from the Department of Education will allow UNI to continue its work to improve mental health access for children across Iowa.
Child builds ramps and pathways at Cedar Valley STEM festival

For the first time, Cedar Valley STEM Festival is coming to UNI-Dome

Excitement over all things science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will abound on March 21 when UNI hosts the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival.
Museum display of photographs and letters inside a cabinet

Hands-on history: Class leads students to museum internships

Students from the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of History get real-world practice early thanks to the Field Experience: Public History class. 
Ahmad Madlock

Gallagher Bluedorn pre-show a full circle moment for student Ahmad Madlock

Elementary education major Ahmad Madlock will perform a special gospel set in the Gallagher Bluedorn on Feb. 28 before The Kingdom Choir's show.
Fundamentals of Journalism class with media badges

UNI journalism students become sports reporters for a day

Eleven students in a UNI journalism class recently got the chance to experience a day in the life of a sports reporter at a UNI men's basketball game.
Huishan Wan holding pickleball trophy

Life lessons from pickleball champ and UNI professor Huishan Wan

Huishan Wan is not only an associate professor of accounting - he's also the Iowa Games Pickleball Men's Singles champion for his age group.
Nick, Ben and Justin Jensen

Graduating from UNI was a family affair for the three Jensen brothers

While the three Jensen brothers have taken very different career paths, they can all trace their educations back to UNI.
People dance at the Black History Month kickoff

Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month at UNI

It's Black History Month, and the Black Student Union at UNI has programming all month long to celebrate Black history.
Stars of "The College Tour" on stage at premiere event

UNI goes Hollywood at purple carpet premiere of “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa premiered its episode of "The College Tour" at a special premiere event on campus on Feb. 8.
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