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Two students dressed in traditional clothing, holding scarf

The world is coming to UNI: International Education Week 2023

UNI is joining with businesses, communities, and educational institutions worldwide to celebrate International Education Week.
President Mark Nook, Coach Doug Schwab, and Athletics Director David Harris in front of conceptual renderings of a UNI wrestling training facility

University of Northern Iowa unveils conceptual renderings for proposed new wrestling training facility

The University of Northern Iowa unveiled conceptual renderings for a proposed new wrestling training facility at UNI Wrestling’s media day on Thursday.
UNI-CUE staff meet with Mayor Tiffany ODonnell

Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell gauges UNI-CUE opportunities

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell visited the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) to learn more about this special partnership.
Left to right: Ashley Johnson, Cedar Valley Sports Commission; Jennifer Pickar, Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau; Tom Keating, IHSAA; Rob Green, Cedar Falls Mayor; David Harris, UNI Athletics Director all holding Playoff Parkway sign in front of the UNI-Dome

UNI, Cedar Falls kick off IHSAA State Football Semi-Finals with street name dedication

During the two weeks of the playoffs in the UNI-Dome, Panther Parkway has been renamed Playoff Parkway as a gesture of gratitude and recognition to the IHSAA for its outstanding contributions to the community.
Bob Bone, Duncan Sandys, José Herrera, and Melinda Boyd pose after the announcement was made

Panther Marching Band to head to London

The Panther Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2024-2025 London New Year's Day Parade. 
UNI delegation with president of Kosovo

UNI president meets with Kosovo president in Des Moines

A delegation from the University of Northern Iowa recently met with the president of Kosovo during her trip to Iowa.
Evelyn Green in the air with baton

UNI baton twirler goes international

Panther Marching Band's feature twirler Evelyn Green recently returned from a trip to Peru as a U.S. Twirling Ambassador.
System of Support Conference

UNI’s System of Support Conference focuses on accessing and achieving equity through health and well-being

The UNI College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Educational Opportunity Center and Center for Urban Education welcome the community to participate in the 2023 System of Support Conference.
Map of Iowa with community colleges marked

UNI’s partnership with Iowa community colleges experiences rapid second-year growth

Since the partnership was first announced in summer of 2022, the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative has grown by 68% in just one year. 
Family walking toward Admissions Welcome Center on UNI campus

Exploring campuses together: Making the most of college visit days with your teen

Campus visits are a crucial part of the college exploration process. Here are some tips to help get the most out of the experience with your teen.
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