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MidAmerican Energy invests in UNI@DMACC partnership

MidAmerican Energy has invested $250,000 in UNI@DMACC, a partnership between the University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College, to advance this first collaboration of this size and scale between an Iowa Regent university and community college. UNI@DMACC is a 2+2 program specifically designed for students to complete their first two years at DMACC, with the remaining two years of coursework to be completed online through UNI.

UNI's Green Iowa AmeriCorps receives $1.1 million grant for environmental projects

The University of Northern Iowa’s Green Iowa AmeriCorps program recently received a $1.1 million federal grant that will fund thousands of statewide community environmental service projects.

Andrew Conrad

UNI director honored for statewide impact

As director of UNI’s Institute for Decision Making, Drew Conrad helps organizations and communities build better futures through informed decision making. His work was recently recognized when he received the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Leadership for Iowa award, but making impactful change has been a lifelong passion for the UNI alum and Washburn native.

Director of UNI's Institute for Decision Making receives Leadership for Iowa award

The University of Northern Iowa’s Institute for Decision Making (IDM) Director Andrew Conrad has won a Leadership for Iowa award in recognition of his work assisting communities and organizations across the state. 

Chiquita Loveless

Continuing the work

Starting next week, Chiquita Loveless will step in as UNI’s interim director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, bringing not only the experience from her award-winning work with UNI veterans, but also 23 years of experience with diversity issues in the Navy.
UNI women's rugby team

Championship bound

The UNI women’s rugby club team has overcome COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, practice-field uncertainty and faster, downsized play to reach the Collegiate Rugby Championship games this weekend in New Orleans, forging everlasting friendships along the way.
A UNI student gets vaccinated.

When the return to “normal” doesn’t quite feel that way

Almost half of all adults in the U.S. are now fully vaccinated, but for them the return to normal may not feel as they expected it to. UNI psychology professor Nicholas Schwab says it’s important we all be understanding of each other and the anxiety some feel with the return to pre-pandemic life. 

UNI announces New Provost and Executive Vice President

The University of Northern Iowa announced today that Dr. José Herrera will serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, pending Board of Regents approval.

Campanile on campus

UNI School of Music’s Community Music School to host Camp Musicmania

The University of Northern Iowa Community Music School will present Camp Musicmania at the UNI School of Music, Russell Hall on the UNI campus, from June 14-18, 2021. Camp Musicmania is a multifaceted fine arts camp whose primary purpose is to engage campers in the excitement of exploring music, drama, and art. This year’s camp theme focuses on different ways of creating music.

The younger age division (first through third grades, fall 2021) classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Cost is $142.50 per student. 

UNI alum Jeff Mochal

Corporate veteran found his passion at UNI

Jeff Mochal, the new head of corporate communications for MGM Resorts International, credits his undergraduate experience at UNI with helping him decide the career path he didn’t want.