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UNI Alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell recognized for incredible contributions in kidney cancer research
Oct 25, 2022

UNI Alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell recognized for incredible contributions in kidney cancer research

University of Northern Iowa alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell (‘91) was elected this year to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), a prestigious, non-governmental organization that advises the nation and the world on important aspects of medical science, health care and public health.

Campanile
Oct 10, 2022

University of Northern Iowa launches $250 Million Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign

The University of Northern Iowa is officially launching Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI with a campus celebration Friday evening during Homecoming. 

AmeriCorps members
Oct 10, 2022

Green Iowa AmeriCorps, housed in UNI’s CEEE, wins Outstanding Service Program of the Year

Green Iowa AmeriCorps, which is housed at UNI, can add being named Outstanding Service Program of the Year to its list of accomplishments.

Women in Politics Scholarship recipients
Oct 10, 2022

Scholarship aims to amplify the voices of women in politics

This year's Women in Politics Scholarship recipients include three women who are carving out their own unique paths at the University of Northern Iowa.

Generous alum gift creates new UNI-CUE scholarship for UNI students
Sep 28, 2022

Generous alum gift creates new UNI-CUE scholarship for UNI students

Child playing with wooden block toys
Sep 28, 2022

Panther Products collaboration teaches young students STEM and UNI students real-world job skills

The Iowa Regents’ Center for Early Developmental Education leverages the expertise of Panther Products to create STEM programs for teachers across Iowa.

Gary Gute presenting at the European Conference on Positive Psychology
Sep 28, 2022

UNI students find flow through hands-on research opportunities

Two UNI faculty members, an alum, and an undergraduate student all presented on flow at the European Conference on Positive Psychology this summer.

Musicians playing instruments on stage with conductor
Sep 14, 2022

School of Music showcases diverse composers and artists through Amplify Inclusivity initiative

The UNI School of Music is launching Amplify Inclusivity, an initiative to promote diverse composers in curriculum, programming and guest artists.

UNI President Mark Nook and Indian Hills President Matt Thompson shaking hands
Sep 14, 2022

UNI President Nook, others visit Indian Hills Community College for UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook and Provost José Herrera were among a UNI contingent that visited Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Sept. 13 to solidify the partnership between the two institutions. 

UNI Ranked No. 2 regional public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
Sep 12, 2022

UNI Ranked No. 2 regional public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Northern Iowa was named the second-best regional public university in the region — a ranking it’s consistently held for roughly 20 years — in the recently released 2022-2023 Best Colleges report by U.S. News & World Report.

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