UNI has a long reputation of graduating professionals into the nonprofit sector. Historically at least 10% of UNI graduates join the nonprofit sector post graduation. Graduates, from a range of UNI degree programs, end up in a diversity of areas — youth organizations, event planning, community and human service providers etc. Alumni also serve philanthropic organizations such as private and family, corporate, and community foundations and trusts.
In the world of industry, innovation often arises from the unlikeliest of places. In 1993, a group of forward-thinkers within the Iowa Waste Reduction Center embarked on a journey that would revolutionize painter training and environmental responsibility.
The University of Northern Iowa will soon be known for civic education in Iowa in part because of a recent initiative happening across campus, fueled by a highly-competitive Humanities Connection Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
For nearly a century, the West Gym has had an iconic presence on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Originally named the Men’s Gymnasium, its presence has been constant through countless sporting events, PE classes, dances, pep rallies, concerts, commencements and more.
The University of Northern Iowa continually evaluates how degree offerings can help our graduates stand out in a competitive workforce. UNI works with industry partners to effectively plan for what careers are needed to support the State of Iowa and the world beyond in the years to come. Here are some of the new degrees UNI has added to accomplish this goal in recent years.
