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Child playing the cicada game

Cicadas in the classroom: Learning math through nature-inspired kids game

The natural phenomenon of cicada broods emerging inspired UNI Associate Professor Chepina Rumsey to create a math game.
Klint Carlson in UNI uniform playing basketball

Here are your UNI connections to the 2024 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Trials are underway, and several current and former UNI Panthers are hoping to earn their spot to compete in Paris later this summer.
A UNI graduate celebrates during a commencement ceremony

UNI releases Spring 2024 graduation and dean's lists

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.
Fireworks over the UNI-Dome

Cedar Falls and UNI present fireworks over the Dome

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 over the UNI-Dome.
TC on float at Homecoming parade

Panthers on Parade: The official theme for the 2024 UNI Homecoming Parade

“Panthers on Parade” will take center stage as the theme of this year’s University of Northern Iowa homecoming parade on Oct. 26 in downtown Cedar Falls.
Kaina Geetings on UNI campus

2024 UNI graduate leaves her mark on campus in a unique way

Recent UNI graduate Kaina Geetings has left her mark on UNI campus in the form of a custom spirit font she designed herself.
Megan Franklin high-fiving staff members in McLeod

UNI Director of Athletics Megan Franklin ushers in Legacy Era of Panther Athletics

A formal media conference was held to introduce UNI's new Director of Athletics Megan Franklin to campus and the Cedar Valley.
Student walking during commencement

Spring 2024: More than 1,400 will earn degrees from UNI

The University of Northern Iowa celebrates the more than 1,400 students who will be earning degrees during commencement ceremonies this weekend.
People taking pictures with Panthers on Parade reveal

Panthers on Parade installation underway

From May 1-2, installation of 27 life-size fiberglass TC mascot statues is taking place at sponsor locations throughout Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley.
TC, TK and President Nook holding giant check for $8,331.10

“Baddest Cats” gives more than $8,300 back to UNI students

UNI can proudly announce $8,331.10 has been added to the general scholarship fund thanks to purchasing the inaugural design of TC’s Tee.
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