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Winfred Afeaneku holding large check for $250

Mar 17, 2023

Programmed for success – UNI student finds opportunity building mobile apps

As a junior computer science major at UNI, Winfred Afeaneku is working to develop a mobile app and has presented his research on several occasions.

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.

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands on learning

Feb 09, 2023

UNI is first in the world with newest synthetic human anatomy models, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning

UNI was the first school in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to use synthetic cadavers - also known as syndavers - in its classrooms, and has since become a model for other institutions across the state when it comes to integrating the use of syndavers into its programs.

Nicole North

Dec 29, 2022

UNI grad Nicole North found path in the stars at NASA

For one University of Northern Iowa alum, her latest career accomplishment includes working with NASA.

Jacob ODell with two computers

Dec 28, 2022

Unique UNI foundry opportunity leads to big change for computer science student

One computer science major loved working at the UNI Foundry 4.0 Center so much that he transferred schools to keep working at it.

Computer science education students being taught at UNI

Dec 01, 2022

Grant of nearly $1 million helps UNI expand computer science education program for teachers

UNI has created a program that will help Iowa teachers receive their computer science education endorsement thanks to a recent grant of nearly $1 million.

Computer science students

Nov 18, 2022

WATCH: How a computer science degree from UNI makes you an expert problem solver

Learn about the excitement of the University of Northern Iowa's computer science degree through computer science student Tyler Michalicek.

Hour of Code participants with certificates

Nov 08, 2022

UNI helps demystify coding by hosting Hour of Code event

The Hour of Code will return to UNI for a third time on Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Schindler Education Center.

Joshua Sebree in Wind Cave National Park

Oct 26, 2022

Award to purchase new spectrometer will propel Wind Cave research forward

UNI students will be able to use a new spectrometer in their research at Wind Cave National Park, thanks to a professor's competition win.

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