Russel Karim, a 2015 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), won first place and a $40,000 prize at the 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition. Karim’s business, Dhakai, enables eCommerce and promotional apparel brands to move from idea to final delivered products ethically, sustainably and cost-effectively through a single technology platform.
UNI programming lays the foundation for a successful path forward for students long before they may be considering their next steps beyond high school.
We got a sneak preview of the Kurt Warner butter statue that will accompany the Butter Cow at this year's Iowa State Fair! Its sculptor, Sarah Pratt, is a 1999 UNI graduate while her daughters and apprentices are current UNI students.
UNI Athletics will celebrate the careers and accomplishments of six individuals and one team as it announced the members of its 2023 Hall of Fame induction class.
Waukee may not be the first place that comes to mind for social media influencers — but that's exactly where UNI alum Niña Williams has built her career.
