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Christine Deam (left) with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian and husband Matt.

‘Never too late’: After 20 years of delay, 46-year-old UNI graduate earns long-desired degree

Christine Deam with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian,and husband Matt. For 20 years, thoughts of returning to college and finishing her bachelor’s degree have lived in the back of Christine Deam’s brain, quietly reminding her of goals left unfinished.

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

For four local high school students, the road to college just became a bit easier thanks to scholarships from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE).

Janine Baeza and Lesli Garcia holding their Michael Barron Impact Awards

UNI admissions professionals earn coveted awards for their impact on students

When two UNI admissions professionals attended a college admissions conference, they walked away with two of five coveted Michael Barron Impact Awards.
UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly SchoolThe University of Northern Iowa has earned a Military Spouse Friendly School designation for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. 

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It’s Time We Reinvent General Education

General education needs a bit of a makeover — and that's exactly what UNI has done through its reinvented gen ed curriculum UNIFI!
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What Is Actuarial Science?

Becoming an actuary could be the best choice for your career. But what is actuarial science? We have an overview to help you out!
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Why a bachelor’s degree still matters

If you've ever wondered, "is a bachelor's degree worth the money?", read this! We have data showing how a four-year degree is an investment in your future.
FIRST Robotics teams compete on campus

FIRST Robotics Competition returns to UNI-Dome, igniting STEM excitement

After two years of abnormal competition, the FIRST Robotics Competition returned to UNI with a bang, affirming UNI’s commitment to all things STEM.
Jeremy Schraffenberger

5 Questions: Jeremy Schraffenberger discusses UNI’s new general education program

Jeremy Schraffenberger discusses UNI's newly revised general education program that requires fewer credits while giving students valuable job skills.
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UNI launches new student-centered and career-focused general education program

After years of thoughtful work by faculty and administration, the University of Northern Iowa will offer a new general education program for students starting in the fall 2022 semester.