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5 best engineering jobs in high demand with high salaries

A degree from the University of Northern Iowa can open doorways to the best engineering jobs that are in high demand today. Discover your options!
Lucy Gipple

Governor Kim Reynolds appoints UNI student Lucy Gipple to Iowa Board of Regents

An elementary education major with a minor in social and emotional learning, Lucy Gipple will begin her duties at the Board of Regents' upcoming meeting on February 27 in Urbandale.
Nancy Kertz

UNI’s Chief Academic Nurse Administrator Nancy Kertz named to 2025 Great Iowa Nurses

A short sumNancy Kertz, chief academic nurse administrator and head of the Department of Nursing and Public Health at the University of Northern Iowa, is named one of the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses.
Fans in the stands cheer for the UNI wrestling team.

UNI Wrestling sets McLeod Center attendance record in historic win

A record-breaking crowd of fans packed the McLeod Center, setting a new all-time attendance record for any sport in the arena’s history.
Bill Henninger

UNI professor Bill Henninger receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar award for spring 2025

Through an International Administrators Grant, Henninger will participate in a two-week group seminar with representatives from universities, private sector agencies and organizations, and select government agencies in Taiwan
UNI students at Commencement

UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation and dean’s lists

The University of Northern Iowa dean's list and graduation list are now live. Visit the Graduation / Dean's List Reports page and follow the simple instructions to find and celebrate these outstanding students.
Stewart Carter in the Applied Engineering Building

Stewart Carter to lead Engineering at UNI

Engineering at UNI is getting a boost from its newly named leader, Stewart Carter, who brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Members of Panther Marching Band at Windsor Castle

UNI’s Panther Marching Band performs in London

UNI’s Panther Marching Band is just coming off a magical trip to London to start the new year.
Rendering of updated UNI-Dome interior

UNI-Dome renovation gets $1M boost from Black Hawk County Gaming Association

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has approved $1 million to UNI to support the second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation.
Plaxcedes Mawora and Margie Keiser with decorated Christmas tree

Community members welcome UNI international students during holidays

While the holidays can often pose some challenges for international students, the International Friendship Program at UNI offers support.