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Seven UNI faculty who won Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition II

Seven UNI faculty advance research following Intellectual Property and Innovation Disclosure Competition II

Seven innovative ideas by University of Northern Iowa faculty won a cash prize and university support to move forward with their research.
5 Million Global Downloads

UNI ScholarWorks has reached 5 MILLION global downloads!

We couldn't have done it without YOU! UNI ScholarWorks has reached 5 MILLION global downloads! This incredible achievement belongs to the entire UNI community: each college and discipline at UNI added to the total of 5 million downloads.
Jennifer Trent

IWRC’s Jennifer Trent to serve as the President of the U.S. Composting Council

The U.S. Composting Council (USCC) has announced the UNI Iowa Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s Jennifer Trent as its new Board of Directors President.
Nathaniel Bryant programs a 3D sand printer

UNI’s Bryant receives Technical Achievement Award from the American Foundry Society

Nathaniel Bryant, assistant project manager of the UNI Metal Casting Center and Foundry 4.0 Centers, was selected for the 2024 Technical Achievement Award.
Jerry Thiel with award

UNI’s Thiel receives prestigious honor for service to the steel foundry industry

Jerry Thiel, director of the University of Northern Iowa’s Foundry 4.0 Center, is the 2023 recipient of the Thomas E. Barlow Award of Honor from the Steel Founders’ Society of America.
Matthew Cathy

Virtual Breakfast Series to host Chick-fil-A’s next generation for a panel on innovation within a family business

The UNI Family Business Center will offer a conversation about “Balancing a Legacy Family Business and a Next Gen's New Venture” on Jan. 18 at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
Manufacturing student at TechWorks

UNI, Cedar Valley Makers and Hawkeye Community College will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6

The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College and the Cedar Valley Makers will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 6.
Family Business Conference

UNI Family Business Center to host third annual Iowa Family Business Conference

The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC) will host its third annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 2. 
Virtual Breakfast Series - August 24, 8-10 a.m. The Wells Blue Bunny Story - Family businesses often reach a crossroad: sell or not? Hear the Wells Blue Bunny Journey from Mike Wells himself on Aug. 24

Virtual Breakfast Series to host Iowa family business Wells Blue Bunny for a panel on their decision to sell

The UNI Family Business Center will offer a conversation about “Wells Blue Bunny: The Story of a Legacy Family Business” on Aug. 24, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. 
ADVANCE Peer Groups -- unlock your leadership potential at one of our ADVANCE Peer Group informational meetings

ADVANCE IOWA and ADVANCE Peer Group relauch: empowering business leaders through peer-to-peer support across the state of Iowa

ADVANCE IOWA, a leading provider of professional networking and development solutions, is thrilled to announce the relaunch of ADVANCE Peer Group.