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Lily Ernst

UNI mourns the loss of swimming student-athlete Lily Ernst

The University of Northern Iowa mourns the loss of Panther swimmer Lily Ernst, who passed away on Wednesday.
University of Northern Iowa

UNI launches statewide initiative to remove barriers to high-demand careers in Iowa

UNI's new initiative with Iowa community colleges will make it easier for adult and place-bound learners to earn a four-year degree.
WATCH: See how a music degree from the University of Northern Iowa can ignite your creativity!

WATCH: See how a music degree from the University of Northern Iowa can ignite your creativity!

Want to pursue your passion for music by earning a music degree? The University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music might have the perfect opportunity for you, just like it did for music composition theory student Tristan Perreault.
Nickole Dillard

UNI alum pays it forward to next generation with work as director of Educational Opportunity Center

Nickole DillardIf you ask Nickole Dillard why she is so passionate about the work TRIO programs at University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) do, she’d tell you, “I am TRIO.”

Students in UNIs Culture and Intensive English Program

Fulbright scholars get immersive cultural and English learning experience at UNI

From mid-March to July, UNI's Culture and Intensive English Program hosted nine Fulbright scholars from six countries in their immersive education program.
Christine Deam (left) with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian and husband Matt.

‘Never too late’: After 20 years of delay, 46-year-old UNI graduate earns long-desired degree

Christine Deam with oldest son Chase, youngest son Christian,and husband Matt. For 20 years, thoughts of returning to college and finishing her bachelor’s degree have lived in the back of Christine Deam’s brain, quietly reminding her of goals left unfinished.

UNI Kamerick Building

UNI Gallery of Art to feature day of music and artwork by female creators

UNI Kamerick Building

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is hosting a day of art and music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24, 2022.

Noehren Hall

Final phase of Noehren to reopen this fall, providing gender-inclusive living space

UNI's Noehren Hall will be fully reopening in the fall for the first time since 2018, this time as an all-gender residence hall.
Woman resting chin on hands

2022 Trauma-Informed Care Conference to address trauma across the lifespan

Trauma-Informed Care Conference

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Social Work welcomes social service professionals to participate in its 10th annual Trauma-Informed Care Conference.

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

UNI-CUE scholarships help make college possible for four local students

For four local high school students, the road to college just became a bit easier thanks to scholarships from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE).