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UNI delegation with president of Kosovo

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.
Evelyn Green in the air with baton

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.
Pat Blank and Bob Dorr holding up Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame awards

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.
Map of Iowa with community colleges marked

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. 
Family walking toward Admissions Welcome Center on UNI campus

Exploring campuses together: Making the most of college visit days with your teen

Campus visits are a crucial part of the college exploration process. Here are some tips to help get the most out of the experience with your teen.
Zach Lillquist teaching students at a table in a classroom

Zach Lillquist chronicles the life of a UNI-educated teacher on TikTok

Zach Lillquist is a UNI-educated teacher who has amassed an impressive 110,000+ followers on TikTok where he showcases the highs and lows of the profession.
Kellen, Dylan, Karly and Marcus Schneeberger

UNI tradition runs deep for Schneeberger family of educators

For students who attend the Clinton School District, chances are they’ve had, or will have, at least one of four UNI-educated siblings as a teacher. 
Student at Commencement shaking hands with President Nook

UNI offers Free Application Week, Oct. 15-20

With high school seniors and transfer students in the thick of college application season, UNI is proud to offer Free Application Week on Oct. 15-20.
Justin Adams in a cowboy hat

Musician Justin Adams returning home to Panther Country

Country musician and UNI alum Justin Adams is excited to bring his high-energy honky tonk cowboy country music to UNI campus for Homecoming 2023.
Student on laptop

FAFSA changes will make things easier for students and families

You may have noticed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) did not open on Oct. 1 this year. It's just one of many FAFSA changes this year.
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