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Presidents’ Choice Awards recognize impactful student, community organizations

By winning Presidents' Choice Awards, three student and community organizations have been recognized for their impact on campus and the broader community.
Ribbon cutting at the new UNI JPEC space

UNI JPEC reorganization provides more space for student entrepreneurs to build businesses

The UNI JPEC is fueling entrepreneurship with more gusto than ever before thanks to a recent reorganization in the BCS building.
Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, Fun

Gallagher Bluedorn announces new season of big, bold fun

Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, FunThe Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is preparing for yet another season of fun with their fall 2022 Artist Series line-up!

Janine Baeza and Lesli Garcia holding their Michael Barron Impact Awards

UNI admissions professionals earn coveted awards for their impact on students

When two UNI admissions professionals attended a college admissions conference, they walked away with two of five coveted Michael Barron Impact Awards.
UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly School

UNI designated a Military Spouse Friendly SchoolThe University of Northern Iowa has earned a Military Spouse Friendly School designation for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. 

UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

AEB expansion and modernization will help build in-demand job skills

UNI Metal Casting Center in the Applied Engineering Building

The University of Northern Iowa's Applied Engineering Building (AEB) will undergo an extensive modernization starting June 9.

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m that day, which will include remarks from Governor Kim Reynolds, UNI President Mark A. Nook and other UNI leadership, alumni and industry leaders.

Upward Bound students

Grant renewal for UNI-CUE’s Upward Bound creates five more years of opportunities for students

Upward Bound students

Upward Bound, a program offered by the University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE), will be funded for five more years after receiving another grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Funding for the program has been consistently renewed since its inception in 1986.

Block Party Series performance

Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party Series makes the performing arts accessible to all

The Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party Series is back by popular demand this summer to bring live music and other activities to the Cedar Valley for free!
Public health majors introduce fresh produce to elementary school students

Public health majors in partnership with CEEE win big with Farm to School program

For seven years, UNI public health majors have been educating elementary school students about fresh produce. This Farm to School program earned a recent award.