Employees from across the University of Northern Iowa community came together on May 21 for the 2026 Professional Development Conference, a day centered on learning, connection and growth.
For practicing educators and working professionals, micro‑credentials offer a flexible way to grow your expertise without committing to a full degree. Here’s how they work and why they’re worth considering.
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 schedule for its free summer Block Party series, with the University of Northern Iowa Sesquicentennial Celebration as the platinum sponsor of the series.
The University of Northern Iowa has named Lane Kruger and Anya Lovstuen the recipients of the 2026 Lux Service Award, the highest honor given by the Division of Student Life recognizing graduating seniors for exceptional service.
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced on Wednesday that UNI Chief of Staff Oksana Grybovych Hafermann has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year. Following nominations by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 31 Fellows were selected this year.
Got a knack for short videos? The University of Northern Iowa is inviting students, alumni, faculty and staff to share UNI stories through a new creative competition called “UNI Together.”
The University of Northern Iowa is set to host its first-ever Japan Festival on April 17, a landmark event culminating two years of dedicated work by Maoko Umeda, the university's Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator.
