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Kamyar Enshayan and Ashley Coffin

UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education names new director

In 2025, Kamyar Enshayan will officially pass the torch of leading UNI's Center for Energy & Environmental Education to Ashley Coffin.
Todd Stepsis in UNI-Dome holding football

Todd Stepsis named University of Northern Iowa Football head coach

Todd Stepsis joins the Panthers after a six-year stint as the head coach at Drake University and three seasons as offensive coordinator.
UNI President Nook speaks at the 2024 Distinguished Awards dinner

Distinguished Awards Celebration honors notable UNI alumni and friends

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook, the UNI Alumni Association and the UNI Foundation honored alumni and friends of the university Friday, November 22 at the President’s Distinguished Awards Celebration. The annual award ceremony included the UNI Alumni Association’s Heritage Honours Awards and the President’s Philanthropy Awards presented by the UNI Foundation.
Women in Politics scholarship recipients in front of Panthers Vote sign

UNI recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UNI is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Dick and Linda Wilson

$100,000 gift honors former UNI Alumni Association president, supports new wrestling training facility

UNI has received a generous $100,000 gift from Dick Smith, ‘65, in support of a state-of-the-art training complex for the UNI wrestling program.
Mother and teenage daughter looking at laptop together

FAFSA help: what you should know before you apply

Confused by the FAFSA? You aren't alone! Get the FAFSA help you need by reading this article before you file the form.
A Bel Canto Christmas at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The Gallagher Bluedorn announces the second annual “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season”

On Dec. 14, voices from across the Cedar Valley will come together to celebrate the holiday season for “A Bel Canto Christmas: Songs of the Season.”
Student tabling at International Education Week event

Celebrate International Education Week at UNI: A week of culture, learning and global connections

Get a sneak peak of what to expect at International Education Week 2024 at the University of Northern Iowa.
Ballet dancers performing in "The Nutcracker"

Minnesota Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” live at Gallagher Bluedorn

Local youth dancers will be performing alongside the Minnesota Ballet for three performances of the famous ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
Preview of People magazine issue featuring Gabi and her service dog Winnie

UNI student Gabi Riessen featured in People magazine

People magazine hit newsstands today featuring two familiar faces: UNI student Gabi Riessen and her service dog Winnie.