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Applied Engineering Building ribbon cutting ceremony

University of Northern Iowa celebrates ribbon cutting of Applied Engineering Building

More than two and a half years after breaking ground on the project, the University of Northern Iowa celebrated its newly renovated Applied Engineering Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday.
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UNI Physics students present research at American Physical Society Summit

During the week of spring break, UNI Physics majors Brandon Schmidt, Caden Sadler and Salimatou Diallo attended the American Physical Society's Global Physics Summit 2025 in Anaheim, California, where they presented their research on magnetic Heusler alloys.
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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!
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Meet an Adjunct: Gil Schultz

UNI construction management students take essential safety courses, guided by adjunct professor Gil Schultz. With 30 years of experience at John Deere, Schultz certifies students with their OSHA 30-hour card and helps them apply real-world safety practices. Beyond UNI, he serves on the Cedar Falls City Council, dedicated to making a lasting impact in both education and the community.
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UNI offers Free Application Week for students to pursue engineering at UNI

There will be a free application week for students interested in pursuing engineering at UNI, from January 26 through January 31, 2025.
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UNI Physics students present cutting-edge research at prestigious magnetism conference

Six physics students and two faculty members spent the week in New Orleans presenting their research.
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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.
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Thinking of becoming an engineer? Here’s what you need to know!

Get answers to your common questions about engineering such as determining what is engineering, top engineering degrees and how to succeed in the field.