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Mar 14, 2023

Beloved professor James McCullagh leaves $1.1 million legacy gift to student scholarships

A $1.1 million legacy gift by the late professor of social work, James McCullagh, will provide financial support for UNI students pursuing social work.

Child builds ramps and pathways at Cedar Valley STEM festival

Mar 13, 2023

For the first time, Cedar Valley STEM Festival is coming to UNI-Dome

Excitement over all things science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will abound on March 21 when UNI hosts the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival.

Mar 09, 2023

University of Northern Iowa’s Our Tomorrow campaign surpasses $200 million raised

An outpouring of philanthropic support from donors has pushed UNI's Our Tomorrow campaign closer to the goal of raising $250 million by 2026.

Mar 08, 2023

UNI alum Beth Howard’s ascent to COO of Colorado’s famous Vail Mountain

Beth Howard's 38-year career with Vail Resorts starts as a UNI intern and culminates in her being the first woman to lead Vail Mountain.

Mar 06, 2023

University of Northern Iowa rolls out “self-designed” master’s program

UNI is now accepting candidates for a new individualized alternative for graduate study: “This degree has flexibility that no other degree allows for...”

Mar 02, 2023

Bob Dorr’s 50-year radio career began in the basement of UNI’s Maucker Union

Bob Dorr credits his successful career in radio to two things — luck, and the opportunities he encountered while at UNI.

Museum display of photographs and letters inside a cabinet

Feb 27, 2023

Hands-on history: Class leads students to museum internships

Students from the University of Northern Iowa’s Department of History get real-world practice early thanks to the Field Experience: Public History class.

Feb 23, 2023

Local couple commit $750,000 to UNI-Dome renovation

Kevin and Deb Hemmen – both longtime Dike, Iowa residents – have pledged $750,000 to ensure the UNI-Dome remains a vibrant facility for the community for the next 50 years.

Feb 22, 2023

University of Northern Iowa makes $1.6 billion impact to Iowa’s economy

The University of Northern Iowa contributed $1.6 billion in total added income for Iowa’s economy during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Feb 21, 2023

Gallagher Bluedorn pre-show a full circle moment for student Ahmad Madlock

Elementary education major Ahmad Madlock will perform a special gospel set in the Gallagher Bluedorn on Feb. 28 before The Kingdom Choir's show.

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