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UNI remains a top choice for Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been ranked No. 2 among the Midwest’s Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report, continuing a two-decade tradition of excellence. 
150 years of the University of Northern Iowa

UNI to kick off Sesquicentennial Celebration with weeklong slate of events

The University of Northern Iowa will officially launch its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration on Monday, Sept. 29, with a week of events that coincide with the university’s annual Homecoming festivities.
Students in hybrid accounting program.

UNI hybrid accounting program sees significant growth

The University of Northern Iowa’s hybrid accounting program has experienced remarkable growth in the two years since its launch.
Tyler Schuur plays bass line in the Panther Marching Band.

Tyler Schuur, member of 150th class, finds creative outlet playing drums in Panther Marching Band

Tyler Schuur is a current freshman and member of the 150th class.
UNI's freshman class at Panther Welcome

UNI’s enrollment tops 9,200 students for a second straight year

For the third consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa has enrolled an incoming freshman class of over 1,500 students, with the number of incoming freshmen, transfers and new grad students all being up this fall.
A UNI student talks through his research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium

Student Research Symposium Highlights Growth Through Discovery

Student researchers move beyond the classroom to apply what they’ve learned in new ways and share the results of their work with the campus community.
Our History - Scholarship Benefit Concert

UNI School of Music to host 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Our History" will be the theme of the 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.
President Mark Nook signing memorandum of understanding regarding UNI ROTC

UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure

The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan. 
Dyshaun McDaniel is a member of the sesquicentennial class at the University of Northern Iowa.

Dyshaun McDaniel, Wisconsin local, finds home at UNI

Dyshaun McDaniel is a member of the sesquicentennial class at the University of Northern Iowa.
Drone shot of Lang Hall on UNI campus.

Walking tours to explore university architecture as part of UNI Sesquicentennial launch

The University of Northern Iowa is partnering with the Cedar Falls Historic Preservation Commission to offer two special architectural walking tours as part of the UNI Sesquicentennial Celebration.