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Bob Bowlsby shaking hands

UNI names former Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby as Interim Athletic Director

Retired Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has agreed to serve as Interim Athletic Director for the University of Northern Iowa. 
Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell picked as next director of National Cancer Institute

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint UNI alum Dr. Kimryn Rathmell as the next director of the National Cancer Institute.
Alan Czarnetzki with Provost Herrera and Board of Regents President Michael Richards

Regents Awards recognize excellence among UNI faculty and staff

This year’s winners for the Regents Awards for Faculty and Staff Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa were recognized on Nov. 15. 
Two students dressed in traditional clothing, holding scarf

The world is coming to UNI: International Education Week 2023

UNI is joining with businesses, communities, and educational institutions worldwide to celebrate International Education Week.
UNI-CUE staff meet with Mayor Tiffany ODonnell

Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell gauges UNI-CUE opportunities

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell visited the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) to learn more about this special partnership.
Left to right: Ashley Johnson, Cedar Valley Sports Commission; Jennifer Pickar, Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau; Tom Keating, IHSAA; Rob Green, Cedar Falls Mayor; David Harris, UNI Athletics Director all holding Playoff Parkway sign in front of the UNI-Dome

UNI, Cedar Falls kick off IHSAA State Football Semi-Finals with street name dedication

During the two weeks of the playoffs in the UNI-Dome, Panther Parkway has been renamed Playoff Parkway as a gesture of gratitude and recognition to the IHSAA for its outstanding contributions to the community.
Ben Hagarty speaking at Fast Forward

Fast Forward at UNI ignites interest in digital media careers

Nearly every year since 2005, UNI graduates have given back to the next generation of media professionals by being a part of Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop.
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.
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